Girl on Fire was released by Alicia Keys in 2012 as the lead single from her fifth studio album of the same name. Co-written with Jeff Bhasker and Salaam Remi, the song uses fire as a metaphor for a woman living boldly and on her own terms. It became a major international hit and a lasting empowerment anthem, performed at award shows and sporting events. Online, the chorus line was clipped for edits and memes celebrating confidence, which keeps this short excerpt circulating as a soundboard staple.