She opens the track referencing the ghost of Marilyn Monroe and dealing with self-destruction, but declares her intent to win. She famously name-drops Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas: "Cause I win the gold like Gabby" .

Watch the official music video to see Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj perform the Inferno Remix:

Here is a quick, scannable guide to help you understand the background, lyrics, and musical structure of this massive hit. 🔥 Key Facts September 4, 2012.

This version adds two rap verses from Nicki Minaj over a heavier, drum-driven beat.

Keys was inspired to write the song after giving birth to her son, Egypt, and marrying producer Swizz Beatz. 📝 Lyric Breakdown & Meaning

Alicia Keys - Girl On Fire (inferno Remix) Ft. Nicki Minaj 💯 Genuine

She opens the track referencing the ghost of Marilyn Monroe and dealing with self-destruction, but declares her intent to win. She famously name-drops Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas: "Cause I win the gold like Gabby" .

Watch the official music video to see Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj perform the Inferno Remix: Alicia Keys - Girl On Fire (Inferno Remix) ft. Nicki Minaj

Here is a quick, scannable guide to help you understand the background, lyrics, and musical structure of this massive hit. 🔥 Key Facts September 4, 2012. She opens the track referencing the ghost of

This version adds two rap verses from Nicki Minaj over a heavier, drum-driven beat. Alicia Keys - Girl On Fire (Inferno Remix) ft. Nicki Minaj

Keys was inspired to write the song after giving birth to her son, Egypt, and marrying producer Swizz Beatz. 📝 Lyric Breakdown & Meaning