Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2011-04-26
- Album Name: The Rolling Stones Singles Box Set (1971-2006)
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Play With Fire – Live” by The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones’ version of “Play With Fire” is a song that speaks to taking risks and taking chances, but being wise in the process. The Rolling Stones’ rendition is amplified with a bluesy, raw live sound. They warn of the danger of playing with fire and the potential consequences, but at the same time they call us to dare to take risks, backed by their pleas and echoes of electric guitar riffs. The Rolling Stones encourage us to be daring yet smart. They demonstrate the paradox of living life on the edge with the assurance that with the right wisdom we can make it through. With the song, they remind us that we should be willing to challenge ourselves edgily, but not recklessly. In the end, the Stones remind us that life is a tightrope and sometimes we must take a step off the edge to land on something better.