Soul On Fire
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Version 1 is a live band recording
Note that on Roll Away The Stone CD, the initial crowd noise and guitar note is removed |
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Version 2 is a snippet of version 1, but with a presenter and Larry talking over part of it
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Roll Away The Stone [Store Demo Cassette]
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Version 3 is a full studio recording, performed with an almost funky disco feel
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Version 4 is a full studio recording, with piano being the lead instrument
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Down Under [On Being cassette version]
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Version 5 is a full studio recording, but partial only and with an interview over much of it. It is edited from version 4
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Version 6 is a full studio recording. It is the same (or very similar) recording as version 4, but not cut short
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Down Under
The Best Of Larry Norman [Note that on the Down Under special edition cassette and The Best Of Larry Norman, the reversed drum introduction to Righteous Rocker has been left on the end of this song] |
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Version 7 is a full studio recording, in a heavier rock style which later dubbed as the "San Francisco version" and also as the "Alternative Street Rock Remix"
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Version 8 is a remix of version 7, produced by Mark Heard
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Version 9 is a full studio recording. It is similar to version 7 but has some different guitar lines, different vocals and added keyboard lines
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White Blossoms From Black Roots [Pre-release cassette version]
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Version 10 is a full studio recording. Like version 7, it is in a heavier rock style, but is mixed differently, has new guitar parts, and fades out earlier
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White Blossoms From Black Roots [Cassette version]
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Version 11 is a full studio recording. It is very similar to version 10, but the ending is mixed / edited differently
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White Blossoms From Black Roots [First CD version]
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Version 12 is a live recording, performed with a full band in Oregon in 1979
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Version 13 is a live recording, performed with a full band in New Zealand in 1979
Note that on Rock, Scissors there is a little crowd noise at the end, due to the cross fade with the following track |
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Version 14 is the same recording as version 7, but faded out around 45 seconds early
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Version 15 is the same recording as version 7, but faded out about a second earlier
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Version 16 is a live recording, performed solo with acoustic guitar during the UK Tourniquet tour in 2001
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lyrics version 1
Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
Till he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes opened every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came
Till something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon
Gave him the words
With a face that was clear
And a voice that was heard
Go back to your people but lean on me
They can lock you up again but I have set you free
Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people don't agree
They say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus
Can set your soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire
Soul, he'll set your soul on fire
C'mon take me to the river
Help me get across
I need your help
I feel so lost
Can't you please
Help us, c'mon
Help me, help me
Soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
I said so-oh-wo-oul
Soul on fire
Ah yeah
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
Till he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes opened every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came
Till something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon
Gave him the words
With a face that was clear
And a voice that was heard
Go back to your people but lean on me
They can lock you up again but I have set you free
Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people don't agree
They say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus
Can set your soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire
Soul, he'll set your soul on fire
C'mon take me to the river
Help me get across
I need your help
I feel so lost
Can't you please
Help us, c'mon
Help me, help me
Soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
I said so-oh-wo-oul
Soul on fire
Ah yeah
lyrics version 2
Larry Norman was really the first of his kind to do not gospel songs, but songs from a christian point of view in the rock and roll idiom. It may have had something to do with his early impressions of christian music [Spoken by 'host']
I thought people that sang about Jesus usually got together ??? and they all gained a lot of weight, and they had terrible stories that made them cry on stage, and then they smiled a lot to show that their lives were different and then they sang harmony and. One of them had a real high voice and he'd hit a high note and we'd all clap, and another man would have a real low voice and he'd go down onto the bottom and we'd all clap and think that was really a. good circus trick too [Spoken by Larry]
Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
Till he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes opened every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came
Till something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon
Gave him the words
Please turn this cassette over to the other side. If you're done with it please place it back in the rack [Spoken by 'host']
With a face that was clear
And a voice that was heard
I thought people that sang about Jesus usually got together ??? and they all gained a lot of weight, and they had terrible stories that made them cry on stage, and then they smiled a lot to show that their lives were different and then they sang harmony and. One of them had a real high voice and he'd hit a high note and we'd all clap, and another man would have a real low voice and he'd go down onto the bottom and we'd all clap and think that was really a. good circus trick too [Spoken by Larry]
Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
Till he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes opened every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came
Till something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon
Gave him the words
Please turn this cassette over to the other side. If you're done with it please place it back in the rack [Spoken by 'host']
With a face that was clear
And a voice that was heard
LYRICS VERSION 3
Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
'Til he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes open every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came 'til something set his soul on fire
The man in the moon gave him the word (Ooh ooh)
With a face that was clear and a voice that was heard (Ooh ooh)
Go back to your people but lean on me (Ooh ooh)
They can lock you up again (Ooh ooh)
But I have set you free (Ooh)
Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people don't agree
They say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus can set your soul on fire
Soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul
Soul on fire [x6]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x2]
Soul on fire (Set your soul on fire)
(Soul on fire) [x3]
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
'Til he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes open every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came 'til something set his soul on fire
The man in the moon gave him the word (Ooh ooh)
With a face that was clear and a voice that was heard (Ooh ooh)
Go back to your people but lean on me (Ooh ooh)
They can lock you up again (Ooh ooh)
But I have set you free (Ooh)
Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people don't agree
They say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus can set your soul on fire
Soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul
Soul on fire [x6]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x2]
Soul on fire (Set your soul on fire)
(Soul on fire) [x3]
lyrics version 4
When I was a young boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked straight and narrow
Hmm I kept looking high
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
An' when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
You know when darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on walking
Hmm hmm hmm I was so inspired
Because Jesus, hmm he set my soul on fire
And then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard the singing of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
[Scatting]
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of life and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
Soul on fire
I'm burning with love for God
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x5]
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked straight and narrow
Hmm I kept looking high
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
An' when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
You know when darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on walking
Hmm hmm hmm I was so inspired
Because Jesus, hmm he set my soul on fire
And then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard the singing of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
[Scatting]
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of life and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
Soul on fire
I'm burning with love for God
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x5]
lyrics version 5
When I was a young boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked straight and narrow
Hmm I kept looking high
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
An' when I was a young man
[INTERVIEW PART TWO STARTS]
Temptation was all around
You know when darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on walking
Hmm hmm hmm I was so inspired
Because Jesus, hmm he set my soul on fire
And then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard the singing of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
[Scatting]
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked straight and narrow
Hmm I kept looking high
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
An' when I was a young man
[INTERVIEW PART TWO STARTS]
Temptation was all around
You know when darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on walking
Hmm hmm hmm I was so inspired
Because Jesus, hmm he set my soul on fire
And then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard the singing of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
[Scatting]
lyrics version 6
When I was a young boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked straight and narrow
Hmm I kept looking high
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
An' when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
You know when darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on walking
Hmm hmm hmm I was so inspired
Because Jesus, hmm he set my soul on fire
And then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard the singing of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
[Scatting]
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of life and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
Soul on fire
I'm burning with love for God
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x9]
Ooh
Mmm
Nimba
Ooh ah
Jesus set my soul on fire
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked straight and narrow
Hmm I kept looking high
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
An' when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
You know when darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on walking
Hmm hmm hmm I was so inspired
Because Jesus, hmm he set my soul on fire
And then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard the singing of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
[Scatting]
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of life and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
Soul on fire
I'm burning with love for God
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x9]
Ooh
Mmm
Nimba
Ooh ah
Jesus set my soul on fire
lyrics versions 7 and 15
Ow
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire (fire)
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
(Soul on fire) I can run like a lion
(Soul on fire) And I do not tire
(Soul on fire) Jesus set my soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul on fire [x4]
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x3 ]
Ah ah ah ah uh-oh
Ah ah-ah ah uh-oh- oh
Ah ach tah ah
Ah ach tah ah uh uh oh oh
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire (fire)
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
(Soul on fire) I can run like a lion
(Soul on fire) And I do not tire
(Soul on fire) Jesus set my soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul on fire [x4]
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x3 ]
Ah ah ah ah uh-oh
Ah ah-ah ah uh-oh- oh
Ah ach tah ah
Ah ach tah ah uh uh oh oh
lyrics version 8
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
(Soul on fire) [x2]
Jesus, he set my soul on fire
Oow
When I was a little boy
Well it was rough and tumble
Jesus set my soul on
Set my soul on fire
When I was a young man
Temptation was all around
But I just kept on going
Because Jesus
He set my soul on
He set my soul on fire
Then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I can run like a lion
Because Jesus
He set my soul on [x3]
He set my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
(Soul on fire) I can run like a lion
(Soul on fire) And I do not tire
(Soul on fire) Jesus set my soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul on fire [x4]
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
(Soul on fire) [x2]
Jesus, he set my soul on fire
Oow
When I was a little boy
Well it was rough and tumble
Jesus set my soul on
Set my soul on fire
When I was a young man
Temptation was all around
But I just kept on going
Because Jesus
He set my soul on
He set my soul on fire
Then a light from above shone down on my face
And lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore
And Jesus healed me
And brought me back to life once more
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I can run like a lion
Because Jesus
He set my soul on [x3]
He set my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
(Soul on fire) I can run like a lion
(Soul on fire) And I do not tire
(Soul on fire) Jesus set my soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul on fire [x4]
lyrics version 9
Ow ow
When I was a young boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
I walked the straight and narrow
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
Now when the devil finds you
He slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
I just kept on going
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
Lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I felt the voices of angels from a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
But Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
Set my soul on fire
Soul, he set my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
Soul on fire
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
Soul on fire (Ah ah)
Soul on fire (Tch ah)
Soul on fire (Yeow)
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x3]
When I was a young boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
I walked the straight and narrow
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
Now when the devil finds you
He slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
I just kept on going
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
Lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I felt the voices of angels from a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
But Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
Set my soul on fire
Soul, he set my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
Soul on fire
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
Soul on fire (Ah ah)
Soul on fire (Tch ah)
Soul on fire (Yeow)
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x3]
lyrics version 10
Ow ow
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
Soul on fire (Ah ah)
Soul on fire (Tch ah)
Soul on fire (Yeow)
Like a lion
Aaah
Ugh (Ah ah-ah ah ah)
Lion (Ah ah-ah ah ah ah)
Aaah
Ugh (Ah ah-ah ah ah)
Like a
Lion (Ah ah-ah ah ah ah)
Lion (Ah ah-ah ah ah)
Aaah
Aaah
Ugh
Lion
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
Soul on fire (Ah ah)
Soul on fire (Tch ah)
Soul on fire (Yeow)
Like a lion
Aaah
Ugh (Ah ah-ah ah ah)
Lion (Ah ah-ah ah ah ah)
Aaah
Ugh (Ah ah-ah ah ah)
Like a
Lion (Ah ah-ah ah ah ah)
Lion (Ah ah-ah ah ah)
Aaah
Aaah
Ugh
Lion
lyrics version 11
Ow ow
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
Soul on fire (Ah ah)
Soul on fire (Tch ah)
Soul on fire (Yeow)
Like a lion
Aaah
Ugh
Yeah yeah yeah lion
Aaah
Ugh
Like a
Lion
Ah ah (Lion)
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x2]
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
I can run like a lion
And I do not tire
Jesus set my soul on fire
Soul on fire (Ah ah)
Soul on fire (Tch ah)
Soul on fire (Yeow)
Like a lion
Aaah
Ugh
Yeah yeah yeah lion
Aaah
Ugh
Like a
Lion
Ah ah (Lion)
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x2]
lyrics version 12
Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
He was only trying to figure out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
Couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
But he managed to get away
Well living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes opened every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came
Till something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon
Gave him the word
In a voice that was clear
And a voice that was heard
Go back to your people but lean on me
They can lock you up again but I have set you free
Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people disagree
You know they say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus
Can set your soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x4]
Soul on fire [x4]
???
I feel so lost
I need your help
Jesus, set my soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
Oh, soul on fire
I said soul, soul on fire
Jesus is ???
???
Take me through the water, take me through the fire
???
I don't wanna be no ???
I don't wanna live that way
Set me free
Oh oh oh oh
At least that's what the people said
He was only trying to figure out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
Couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
But he managed to get away
Well living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes opened every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came
Till something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon
Gave him the word
In a voice that was clear
And a voice that was heard
Go back to your people but lean on me
They can lock you up again but I have set you free
Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people disagree
You know they say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus
Can set your soul on fire
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x4]
Soul on fire [x4]
???
I feel so lost
I need your help
Jesus, set my soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
Oh, soul on fire
I said soul, soul on fire
Jesus is ???
???
Take me through the water, take me through the fire
???
I don't wanna be no ???
I don't wanna live that way
Set me free
Oh oh oh oh
lyrics version 13
Eldridge was a bad man
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
'Til he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes open every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came 'til something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon gave him the word
With a face that was clear and a voice that was heard
Go back to your people but lean on me
They can lock you up again
But I have set you free
Oh Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people don't agree
You know they say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus can set your soul on fire
Soul
Soul on fire
Soul-ah
Soul on fire [x6]
Soul on fire
Yeah yeah yeah yeah-eh
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Set your soul on fire, Jesus, come on set my soul on fire
Come on, take me to the river
Help me get across
You've got to take me to the river
I feel so lost
I said Jesus set my soul, set my soul on fire
It's so strong
It's so raaargh, soul
Soul on fire
Soul on fire
Soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
Help me decide
How clearly I can see the moon
Looking for the hole in the north
Hoping he'll come back soon
At least that's what the people said
But Eldridge he was only working out
All the things they put inside his head
He was like an angry lion
Trapped in a vice
They couldn't keep him down
And so they put his soul on ice
Well they locked him in a prison cell
'Til he managed to get away
But living on the run ain't no fun
Both eyes open every night and day
Just a little peace and quiet
Was his one desire
But it never came 'til something set his soul on fire
Now the man in the moon gave him the word
With a face that was clear and a voice that was heard
Go back to your people but lean on me
They can lock you up again
But I have set you free
Oh Eldridge says he's different now
But a lot of people don't agree
You know they say he's only trying to free himself
I guess in time we all shall see
But I do believe his message
He ain't no liar
When he says that Jesus can set your soul on fire
Soul
Soul on fire
Soul-ah
Soul on fire [x6]
Soul on fire
Yeah yeah yeah yeah-eh
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah
Set your soul on fire, Jesus, come on set my soul on fire
Come on, take me to the river
Help me get across
You've got to take me to the river
I feel so lost
I said Jesus set my soul, set my soul on fire
It's so strong
It's so raaargh, soul
Soul on fire
Soul on fire
Soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
Set my soul on fire
Help me decide
How clearly I can see the moon
Looking for the hole in the north
Hoping he'll come back soon
lyrics version 14
Ow
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire (fire)
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
(Soul on fire) I can run like a lion
(Soul on fire) And I do not tire
(Soul on fire) Jesus set my soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul on fire [x4]
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x2]
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
But I walked the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
And when the darkness finds you
It slips up behind you
Tries to knock you to the ground
But I just kept on going
I was so inspired
Because Jesus
He set my soul on fire (fire)
One day a light from above shone down on my face (Ooh ooh)
And lifted me up to a heavenly place (Ooh ooh)
I heard voices of angels on a distant shore (Ooh ooh)
And Jesus healed me (Ooh ooh)
And brought me back to life once more (Ooh)
Now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
He sets my soul on fire (fire)
Soul, soul on fire [x2]
Soul on fire [x3]
Soul on fire (Soul on fire) [x5]
Soul on fire
(Soul on fire) I can run like a lion
(Soul on fire) And I do not tire
(Soul on fire) Jesus set my soul on fire (Soul on fire)
Soul on fire [x4]
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah ah ah [x2]
Ah ah-ah ah ah
Ah ah-ah ah
lyrics version 16
When I was a little boy
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
I tried to walk the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
Now when the darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But if you just keep on walking
That's why I was so inspired
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face
Lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard voices and angels on a distant shore
Jesus healed me
Brought me back to life once more
And now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
Set my soul on fire
He set my soul on fire
He set my soul on fire
Soul on fire [x2]
In a all black neighbourhood
Well it was rough and tumble in a concrete jungle
Hard to do the things you should
I tried to walk the straight and narrow
I kept looking higher
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
And when I was a young man
Temptation was all around
Now when the darkness finds you, it slips up behind you
And tries to knock you to the ground
But if you just keep on walking
That's why I was so inspired
Because Jesus, he set my soul on fire
One day a light from above shone down on my face
Lifted me up to a heavenly place
I heard voices and angels on a distant shore
Jesus healed me
Brought me back to life once more
And now I am a grown man
With a vision locked inside my heart
And I speak to men of their pride and sin
And the need to be set apart
And I can run like a lion
I do not tire
Because Jesus
Set my soul on fire
He set my soul on fire
He set my soul on fire
Soul on fire [x2]