Fresh from “Eye of the Tiger” from the Rocky III soundtrack, Jim Peterik’s Survivor was again called upon to make a hit for the sequel. This one is far more obvious in its inspiration from the storyline of the movie: Rocky, having witnessed his best friend, rival and mentor Apollo Creed killed in th...
[Verse 1]
Two worlds collide, rival nations
It's a primitive clash venting years of frustrations
Bravely we hope against all hope
There is so much at stake
Seems our freedom's up against the ropes
Does the crowd understand?
Is it East versus West or man against man?
Can any nation stand alone?
[Chorus]
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire
In the burning heart
[Verse 2]
In the warriors code there's no surrender
Though his body says "stop!", his spirit cries "never!"
Deep in our soul a quiet ember knows it's you against you
It's the paradox that drives us on
It's a battle of wills
In the heat of attack it's the passion that kills
The victory is yours alone
[Chorus]
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Chorus]
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire
In the burning heart just about to burst
There's a quest for answers, an unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night rising like a spire
In the burning heart, the unmistakable fire
[Outro]
In the burning heart
Burning Heart was written by Jim Peterik & Frankie Sullivan.
Burning Heart was produced by Jim Peterik & Frankie Sullivan.
Survivor released Burning Heart on Fri Nov 01 1985.