Jan 3, 2016 SOTD ~ I See Fire by Ed Sheeran

Eckhart Aurelius Hughes · Post by **Scott** » 04 Jan 2016, 09:17

"I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran

Song of the Day

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My Favorite Lyric

If this is to end in fire, then we should all burn together

Album

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

My Comments

I am not a huge fan of Lord of the Rings. I don't dislike it; I just never got that into it. I'm sure I would have a much bigger appreciation for the series if I actually read the book, but alas I only watched the movies . However, I love this song. It follows the story, particularly in that film, but it also this double meaning and can easily--perhaps more easily--be appreciated without regard to the movie. In that way it reminds me of the song "Iris" from the City of Angels Soundtrack.

What do you think?

What do you think? Like my song pick today or nah? Have you listened to this song before? Please post a reply letting me know.

gali · Post by **gali** » 04 Jan 2016, 09:21

I love the books of the Lord of the Rings!

Nice song! I like it.

steampunk_girl · Post by **steampunk_girl** » 04 Jan 2016, 09:53

I found this song on Spotify and instantly loved it. I don't know if its the normalness where it doesn't hold any weird noises, the tune, the pace of just Ed Sheeran but the song appealed to me and lord of the rings wise they're OK but probably the one book I won't ever get through would be the hobbit

Sarah G · Post by **Sarah G** » 04 Jan 2016, 10:44

I kind of became obsessed with the movies and the books. Whilst listening to the soundtrack, this song just jumped out at me. It's quite different from the rest of the soundtrack but still fits in a weird way.

When I listened to the lyrics, it hit me why. I just loved the parallel

Chels14 · Post by **Chels14** » 04 Jan 2016, 12:50

This song is amazing! Definitely will be in my music library soon!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 04 Jan 2016, 19:15

I've loved this song since I first heard it. I have a thing for this "feel" of music. Others may not even associate certain songs as being alike, but to me they're all of the same "flavor": this, a lot of Nick Drake, some Mumford and Sons, etc...
They're my go to for relaxing music. If I'm feeling run down or sick this is the type I'll normally gravitate toward.

I was also planning on nominating this song eventually, so I'm totally on board!

I hope the nominations thread picks up soon!

Gichorabram · Post by **Gichorabram** » 25 Jun 2017, 21:22

Ed Sheeran is a great song writer. I have watched his acoustic video to this song (I see fire). His skill on the acoustic guitar is wonderful.

Vivian Paschal · Post by **Vivian Paschal** » 06 Sep 2017, 16:54

I watched the series but didn't notice the song, probably because I didn't even know about Ed Sheeran at that time. I eventually discovered Ed, and I'm a big fan now. I love this song! I listen to it a lot. I could almost relate though I didn't know about its connection to The Lord of the Rings. I'll probably re-watch Desolation of Smaug now.

Uche B · Post by **Uche B** » 15 Oct 2018, 22:55

Scott wrote: ↑04 Jan 2016, 09:17 "I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran

Song of the Day

View all songs of the day and nominate songs

My Favorite Lyric

If this is to end in fire, then we should all burn together

Album

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

My Comments

I am not a huge fan of Lord of the Rings. I don't dislike it; I just never got that into it. I'm sure I would have a much bigger appreciation for the series if I actually read the book, but alas I only watched the movies . However, I love this song. It follows the story, particularly in that film, but it also this double meaning and can easily--perhaps more easily--be appreciated without regard to the movie. In that way it reminds me of the song "Iris" from the City of Angels Soundtrack.

What do you think?

What do you think? Like my song pick today or nah? Have you listened to this song before? Please post a reply letting me know.

Not a fan of LOTR? Don't break my heart, Scott. Read the books if you have to, you'll love them, I promise.

Uche B · Post by **Uche B** » 15 Oct 2018, 22:56

You have good taste in music, I have to say. I like this song a lot, it's so folksy and Ed Sheeran's voice is magical.

Uche B · Post by **Uche B** » 15 Oct 2018, 23:00

I love the feel of this song, it's really stripped down, not noisy and over-produced, so we get to appreciate Sheeran's voice. It also suits the movie well.

Karen Crumley · Post by **Karen Crumley** » 19 Oct 2018, 00:17

I love that song, though it makes me cry sometimes.

IamShing · Post by **IamShing** » 26 Mar 2019, 00:03

Good vibes from Ed always. He is a master of his work and I adore him and this dong for that actually, all of his songs. Anyway, good pick.

Hayley2-0 · Post by **Hayley2-0** » 10 Apr 2019, 12:40

I love this song I have never noticed that line though I'll listen to the song again. Ed sheeran has such an amazing voice.

Waylonsmommy · Post by **Waylonsmommy** » 12 Apr 2019, 21:51

I have never seen any of the Lord of the Ring movies so I didn’t know this song was on one of them until today! But this song holds a special place in my heart. My significant other is a Wildland firefighter and he once said that if he does while on a fire that I should play this song. I thought nothing of it until I actually heard the lyrics and the part where it says “if this is to end in fire then we should all burn together” burned to my soul! It has nothing to do with him or firefighting but those words are pretty intense no matter how you decide to interpret them.