REQUEST] Help Identifying Late 90s Female-Led Pop Song

[Nelsongoken]

Hello everyone,

I'm hoping someone here can help me identify a song that’s been stuck in my memory for years. Despite several searches, I haven’t been able to find it, and I’d truly appreciate any leads.

Here’s everything I remember about it:

Timeframe: I heard it on the radio in Portugal in the late 1990s, possibly around 1997–1999.

Vocalist: A female singer—the voice was emotional, melodic, and clear. Definitely solo and not part of a duet.

Style/Genre: It had a dreamy acoustic pop feel. The mood was similar to the song "Caught in Our Thoughts" by CMA.

Instruments:

A fast-paced acoustic or classical guitar rhythm was central.

There were light percussion elements, some keyboards/synths, and possibly a xylophone or glockenspiel that added a shimmering, atmospheric touch.


Lyrics (fragment): The most vivid line I remember was a repeated phrase along the lines of:
“Fire, fire, fi-re, fire…”
This part had a slightly echoing or layered vocal effect—possibly in the chorus.

Title/Band Guess: The song title could have been something like “Fire”, “Firebird”, “Firebrand”, or “Phoenix”. It’s also possible that one of these was the band or project name instead.

Exposure: I only heard it once or twice on the radio, so I assume it may have been underground or indie, possibly from a short-lived project or a rare release.


I've searched lyric databases and music libraries without success. If any of this rings a bell—even partially—I’d be so grateful for your help in identifying the artist, track, or album.

Thank you for your time!