After the Fire Is Gone
Loretta Lynn · Gold [2006]
Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
The bottle is almost empty
The clock just now struck ten
Darlin' I had to call you
To our favorite place again.
We know it's wrong for us to meet
But the fire's gone out at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
Love is where you find it
When you find no love at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
--- Instrumental ---
Your lips are warm and tender
Your arms hold me just right
Sweet words of love you remember
That the one at home forgot.
Each time we say is the last time
But we keep hangin' on
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone.
Love is find it
When you find no love at home
And there's nothin' cold as ashes
After the fire is gone...
After the Fire Is Gone
Loretta Lynn's 'After the Fire Is Gone' stands as a poignant song in her extensive discography, capturing the enduring emotional depth that defined her career. Released on the 2006 compilation Gold, the track reflects the country legend's signature ability to convey complex heartbreak and resilience through straightforward, powerful storytelling. As a veteran of the genre, Lynn built a reputation for songs that resonated deeply with listeners, often drawing from her own life experiences to craft narratives of love and loss. This recording showcases her mature vocal delivery, maintaining the clarity and conviction that made her a cornerstone of country music. The song fits seamlessly within her broader body of work, reinforcing her status as an artist who could articulate universal feelings with distinct authenticity.