FIRE Lyrics in English BTS

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song FIRE by BTS from Korean to English.
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bultaoreune
It's burning up
nan mwotdo eopji, mwotdo eopji
I've got nothing, got nothing
haega jigo nan hu hu
After the sun goes down, hoo
biteuldaemyeo geotji
I stagger as I walk
da mansinchangiro chwihaesseo chwihaesseo
I'm wasted, a total wreck, wasted
mak yokae gireseo gireseo
I curse out in the street, in the street
na masi gatji michinnom gatji
I'm outta my mind, look like a crazy guy
da eongmangjinchang ppi
Everything's a total chaos, beep
ni meotdaero sareo eochapi ni geoya
Live how you want, it's yours anyway
aesseuji jom mareo jyeodo gwaenchanha
No need to push yourself, losing is fine
soneul deureo sori jilreo
Hands up, let out a shout
bultaoreune
It's burning up
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
jeonbu da taeul geot gati
As if everything's going up in flames
saebyeogi da gal ttaekkaji
Till every bit of dawn is gone
geunyang sarado dwae urin jeolgie
It's okay to just live, we're young
geu malhaneun neon mwon sujeogilrae
What gives you the right to talk like that
sujeosujeo georyeo nan saraminde
Enough with the what spoon talk, I'm just human
ni meotdaero sareo
Live how you want
eochapi ni geoya
It's yours anyway
aesseuji jom mareo
Quit trying so hard
jyeodo gwaenchanha
It's okay to lose
soneul deureo sori jilreo
Hands up, let out a shout
bultaoreune
It's burning up
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
geop manheun jayeo yeogiro
Timid one, come here
goeroun jayeo yeogiro
Suffering one, come here
Fire maenjumeogeul deulgo All night long
Fire, raise your bare fists all night long
jingunhaneun balgeoreumeuro
With marching footsteps
ttwieobwa
Take a run
michyeobeoryeo da
Lose your minds, everyone
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
yongseohaejulge
I'll forgive you
ssak da bultaewora bow wow wow
Burn it all to ashes, bow wow wow
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SONG MEANING

“FIRE” is BTS’s explosive pep-talk for anyone who feels weighed down by rules, routines, or critics. The repeated chant “Bultaoreune” (which means “It’s on fire” in Korean) sparks a blaze of confidence, urging listeners to burn away doubt, boredom, and judgment. Throughout the lyrics the members wake up to a messy room, stumble through the streets, and admit they have “nothing” to show—yet instead of apologizing, they crank up the volume, shout “La la la,” and set their setbacks on fire. The song’s message is simple: mistakes happen, life feels chaotic, but that is all fuel for an even hotter flame.

At its core, “FIRE” celebrates living boldly in the moment. BTS pushes us to dance until dawn, scream our frustrations out loud, and refuse to let fear of failure hold us back. Whether you are stressed about grades, a new job, or social pressure, the chorus commands you to “burn it up,” torching every worry so you can jump higher and laugh louder. It is a rebellious anthem that turns insecurity into energy—perfect for cranking up when you need a fearless boost of fiery motivation.

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