Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Rush
Performer
Alex Lifeson
Electric Guitar
Geddy Lee
Bass Guitar
Neil Peart
Drums
John Webster
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alex Lifeson
Songwriter
Geddy Lee
Songwriter
Neil Peart
Songwriter
Rush
Arranger
Peter Collins
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rush
Producer
Peter Collins
Producer
Brett Zilahi
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Simon Pressey
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Bill Hermans
Assistant Recording Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Michael Letho
Mixing Engineer
Kevin Shirley
Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Cold fire
It's a cold fire
It's a cold fire
It's a cold fire
[Verse 2]
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"
[Verse 3]
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"
[Verse 4]
I'll be around
If you don't let me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't let me down
[Verse 5]
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"
[Verse 6]
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 fantasyland"
[Verse 7]
(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 eyes as you head for the door
Is a cold fire
[Verse 8]
I'll be around
If you don't push me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't push me down
[Verse 9]
I'll be around
If you don't push me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't push me down
[Verse 10]
(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 eyes as you head for the door
Is a cold fire
[Verse 11]
I'll be around
If you don't let me down too far
I'll be around
If you don't let me down
[Verse 12]
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 let me down
[Verse 13]
(It's a cold fire) Love is blind if you are gentle
(It's a cold fire) Love can turn to a long, cold burn
Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart