"Fire in Me" is a song by English singer John Newman. The song was released as a digital download on 9 March 2018 by

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. The song peaked at number 59 on

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. The song was written by John Newman, James Newman,

Phil Plested Philip Plested is an English singer and songwriter. He has co-written songs for artists including Lewis Capaldi, the Vamps, Little Mix, Kygo, James Arthur, Anne-Marie, and Bastille. Early life and career Plested was born in Watford, Hertfords ...

and David Mørup.

Background

In an interview with ''

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'', Newman said, "I've got new music, lots of it as well. I'm bombarding you. I've been hiding and writing and just waiting until the time is right to release loads. I've lost the pressure, it's been too long. I've taken time away, I'm making music I want to make. I've always been doing that but I felt like I lost myself a little. But it feels good to be back."

Track listing

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Dehiro – producer, co-producer * John Newman – producer, composer, lyricist, associated performer, co-producer, marimba, organ, percussion, string arranger, synthesizer, vocals * Mark Ralph – producer, associated performer, bass guitar, co-producer, keyboards, synthesizer * David Mørup – composer, lyricist, associated performer, guitar, keyboards, percussion * James Newman – composer, lyricist, associated performer, background vocalist * Phil Plested – composer, lyricist, associated performer, background vocalist * Robin Florent – assistant mixer, studio personnel * Scott Desmarais – assistant mixer, studio personnel * Ava Ralph – associated performer, saxophone * Max McElligott – associated performer, background vocalist * Scott Ralph – associated performer, bass trombone, trombone, trumpet * Pete Hutchings – engineer, studio personnel * Tom AD Fuller – engineer, studio personnel * Matt Colton – mastering engineer, studio personnel * Chris Galland – mix engineer, studio personnel * Manny Marroquin – mixer, studio personnel

Charts

Release history

References

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