"Altar of Fire" lyrics and music by Benjamin Newman / Em A / / G A / / B7 ... / Place the iron cauldron on the Altar of Fire Make the invocation, fan the flames higher Pour the pure oil, take hold of the blade And offer up the elements of which we are made... / EmG A / / On the Altar of Fire! (2x) I seek the perfect sustenance for body and soul Touching all of my senses and making me whole In fire destroyed, in fire reborn Take what I offer and return it transformed... On the Altar of Fire! (2x) In fire is pain, in fire is grief In fire is grain, in fire is beef In fire is sorrow, in fire is loss In fire is desire with a dash of soy sauce... On the Altar of Fire! (2x) I call on the masters, for I know they can teach me I invoke Martin Yan, I invoke Chen Kenichi At the altar I study, from the fire I learn If you don't respect the flame, then you're gonna get burned... At the Altar of Fire! (2x) In fire is truth, if you're good for the price You must offer yourself, maybe some leftover rice So come to the altar, and fan the flames high Make the oblation, renew your dedication to the Stir-Fry... At the Altar of Fire! (3x)