I See Fire
Ed Sheeran · x (Deluxe Edition) [2014]
Keep careful watch of my brothers' souls
And should the sky be filled with fire and smoke
Keep watching over Durin's sons
If this is to end in fire
Then we shall all burn together
Watch the flames climb higher
Into the night
Calling out, "Father, oh"
Stand by and we will
Watch the flames burn auburn on
The mountainside
And if we should die tonight
We should all die together
Raise a glass of wine
For the last time
Calling out, "Father oh"
Prepare as we will
Watch the flames burn on along
The mountainside
Desolation comes upon the sky
Now I see fire
Inside the mountain
I see fire
Burning the trees
And I see fire
Hollowing souls
I see fire
Blood in the breeze
And I'll hope that you'll remember me
Oh, should my people fall, then
Surely I'll do the same
Confined in mountain halls
We got too close to the flame
Calling out, "Father, oh"
Hold fast and we will
Watch the flames burn auburn on
The mountainside
Desolation comes upon the sky
Now I see fire
Inside the mountain
I see fire
Burning the trees
And I see fire
Hollowing souls
I see fire
Blood in the breeze
And I'll hope that you'll remember me
And if the night is burning
I will cover my eyes
For if the dark returns
Then my brothers will die
And as the sky is falling down
It crashed into this lonely town
And with that shadow upon the ground
I hear my people screaming out
I see fire
Inside the mountains
I see fire
Burning the trees
I see fire
Hollowing souls
I see fire
Blood in the breeze
I see fire
(Oh, you know I saw a city burning)
Fire
(Feel the heat upon my skin)
Fire
And I see fire
Fire
Watch the flames burn auburn on
The mountainside
I See Fire
Ed Sheeran's "I See Fire" stands as a defining track from his 2014 album x (Deluxe Edition), blending acoustic guitar with sweeping orchestral arrangements to create an emotionally resonant soundscape. The song was originally composed for the film The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, where it served as a pivotal moment in the movie's climax. Its inclusion in the film's soundtrack and subsequent release on the album highlighted Sheeran's ability to craft cinematic ballads that resonate deeply with audiences. The track's production, featuring a choir and layered instrumentation, exemplifies the polished pop-rock style that characterized his work during this period. It remains a staple in his discography, often performed live and celebrated for its lyrical depth and melodic beauty.

