Standing Outside The Fire
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"Standing Outside The Fire" is a song released by American Country Music artist Garth Brooks. It debuted on his In Pieces album and also appears on The Hits, The Limited Series, Double Live, and The Ultimate Hits. It reached #3 on the Billboard Country Charts in 1994. The song was written by Brooks and Jenny Yates.
[edit] The Song
- Key: A Major.
- Length - 3:52
"Standing Outside The Fire" is known by many to be a song of inspiration. One notable line in chorus reads: "Life is not tried, it is merely survived if you're standing outside the fire."
[edit] The Music Video
Brooks claims, on his All Access DVD, that most letters he receives regarding "Standing Outside The Fire" are from participants (or relatives of) in Special Olympics. In the video, a high school student with Down Syndrome decides to not participate in the institution's Special Olympics but signs up for the regular event. There is much strife between the man's father and mother concerning whether or not he should be allowed to do this. The father is strongly opposed, claiming that "he will embarrass himself." However, the mother believes the father disapproves because he himself will be embarrassed. The Down Syndrome character is constantly seen working very hard for the meet. On the day of the school's Olympics, the man trips during a race and is injured. The coach tries to help him out, but the man's father encourages his son to finish the race regardless, rather than quit. The father states "Get away from him! He is not finished!" Sadly, the boy should in fact be disqualified, as his foot is clearly shown crossing the line marking his running lane. It should be noted that the contestant made it to the "statewide" competition, but finished last, perhaps vindicating the father's earlier embarrassment. It is regularly mentioned as one of the most unintentionally humorous videos of the mid-1990's.
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