Story Behind The Song
Bobby and I wanted to write a love song that people could enjoy and laugh at while still carrying a serious message.
Song Description
This guy is forced by his job to be away from his woman, and he can't stand being away from her for a very long time.
| Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| |
Lyrics
Where's The Fire? by Glenn Warren and Bobby G. Rive
I work for this company and, amn, the pay is great;
But every now and then, they go and send me out of state;
It ain't right to make me spend my nights away from you;
All this time, I thought my boss was cruel;
So I worked out this sytem, Friday mornin' I'd clock in...
Then I'd sneak off at noon...and get clocked out by a friend;
Come quittin' time, I'd be four hours down that interstate...
But Friday noon, my boss was at the gate;
Chorus: He said, "Where's The Fire?" And I just grinned;
He said, "Don't get cute with me, I'll fire you, Glenn;"
Now boy, you've got some explain' to do...
So I pulled out my picture of you...
And he let me go 'cause he knew...Where's The Fire!
The closer that I get to you, the faster that I roll;
'Bout 2 o'clock this mornin', I was really flyin' low;
I could see your in your nightgown waitin' at the door;
It was hard to keep that pedal off the floor;
Well, first I heard the siren...then I saw the flashing light;
I eased off the pedal and I pulled off on the right;
I swear that trooper was the biggest cop I've ever seen...
His eyes were hard and his voice was cold and mean.
Chorus: He said, "Where's The Fire?" And I just grinned;
He said, "Don't get cute with me...I'll run you in;"
Now, boy, you've got some explain' to do...
So I pulled out my picuter of you...
And he let me go 'cause he knew...Where's The Fire!
Bridge: Honey, when we're old and gray...if you're the first to go...
I'll get on my knees and pray St. Peter calls me home;
When he asks me why I want to go before my time...
I'll tell him I've just got to get inside;
Chorus: He'll say, "Where's The Fire?"...and I'll just grin;
He'll say, "Don't get cute with me...you won't get in;"
Now, boy, you've got some explain' to do...
So I'll pull out my picture of you...
And he'll let me go 'cause he'll know...Where's The Fire."
Copyright: Iron County Music/Uncle Ben's Music (ASCAP)
Contact: Glenn Warren (615) 824-5029 or kidsongs@bellsouth.net