Cold Fire
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
It was long after midnight
When we got to unconditional love
She said sure my heart is boundless
But don't push my limits too far.
I said if love is so transcendent
I don't understand these boundaries
She said just don't disappoint me
You know how complex women are.
I'll be around
If you don't let me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't let me down.
It was just before sunrise
When we started on traditional roles
She said sure I'll be your partner
But don't make too many demands.
I said if love has these conditions
I don't understand those songs you love
She said this is not a love song
This isn't fantasy land.
Don't go too far
The phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea
Is a cold fire
Don't cross the line
The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor
Is a cold fire
Don't let me down
The flame at the heart of a pawnbrokers diamond
Is a cold fire
Don't break the spell
The look in your eye's as you head for the door
Is a cold fire.
I'll be around
If you don't push me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't push me down.
I'll be around
If you don't push me down to far
I'll be around
If you don't push me down.
Don't go too far
The phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea
Is a cold fire
Don't cross the line
The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor
Is a cold fire
Don't let me down
The flame at the heart of a pawnbrokers diamond
Is a cold fire
Don't break the spell
The look in your eye's as you head for the door
Is a cold fire.
Love is blind if you are gentle
Love can turn to a long cold burn.
When we got to unconditional love
She said sure my heart is boundless
But don't push my limits too far.
I said if love is so transcendent
I don't understand these boundaries
She said just don't disappoint me
You know how complex women are.
I'll be around
If you don't let me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't let me down.
It was just before sunrise
When we started on traditional roles
She said sure I'll be your partner
But don't make too many demands.
I said if love has these conditions
I don't understand those songs you love
She said this is not a love song
This isn't fantasy land.
Don't go too far
The phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea
Is a cold fire
Don't cross the line
The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor
Is a cold fire
Don't let me down
The flame at the heart of a pawnbrokers diamond
Is a cold fire
Don't break the spell
The look in your eye's as you head for the door
Is a cold fire.
I'll be around
If you don't push me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't push me down.
I'll be around
If you don't push me down to far
I'll be around
If you don't push me down.
Don't go too far
The phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea
Is a cold fire
Don't cross the line
The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor
Is a cold fire
Don't let me down
The flame at the heart of a pawnbrokers diamond
Is a cold fire
Don't break the spell
The look in your eye's as you head for the door
Is a cold fire.
Love is blind if you are gentle
Love can turn to a long cold burn.
Cold Fire
Cold Fire is a track by the Canadian progressive rock band Rush, released in 1976 on their album *A Farewell to Kings*. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of complex time signatures, intricate guitar work, and synthesizer textures, hallmarks of their mid-1970s catalog. As a staple of their discography, it showcases Geddy Lee's distinctive bass lines and Neil Peart's precise drumming within a driving, atmospheric framework. The composition reflects the band's exploration of sci-fi themes and philosophical inquiry prevalent during this era, contributing to their enduring legacy in progressive rock. It remains a defining piece of their work, often cited for its technical proficiency and melodic depth.