Stir It Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It's so clear
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Just me and you
Come on and stir it up, little darlin'
Stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, and
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Stir it up, baby
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now
Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
When you show and stir your pot
So, stir it up, oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo, now
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah
Little darlin', stir it up
Oh, little darlin', stir it up, come on, babe
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby
Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
The lyrics of Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Stir It Up" serve as an invitation to a loved one to join forces and create something beautiful out of their relationship. In the opening lines, Marley urges his "little darlin'" to "stir it up," encouraging her to take action and take the lead in their relationship. He then goes on to express how long it's been since he's had her on his mind and invites her to join him in exploring what they could do together.
Throughout the song, Marley uses cooking metaphors to describe their partnership. Just like how stirring together ingredients can create a delicious dish, Marley and his partner can create something beautiful if they work together. He promises to quench her thirst and cool her down when she's hot, just like a refreshing drink on a hot day. Marley's lyrics wrap up with a final, passionate request for his partner to "stir it up" and "stick with [him], baby."
Overall, "Stir It Up" is a love song that encourages two people to work together and create something beautiful out of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Encouragement to stir up something good with a loved one
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
Repeated plea to keep stirring it up
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
It's been a while since they were last together, heating up their passion
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Reiteration of time passed and longing for each other
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
Acknowledgment of the other's presence
It's so clear
It's just evident what warm moments the couple is about to share together
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Recognition of the potential for creating special memories
Just me and you
Expressing intention to have a private, intimate time
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Preparation of fire to keep them warm
Then I blaze ya fire
Promising to turn up the heat and passion in their relationship
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Providing assurance of meeting their partner's wishes
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Reassuring them of their partner's commitment to make it a special moment
Every minute
Emphasizing that every single moment counts
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Reiteration of how their presence is all that's needed to keep the good vibes going
Is keep it in, and
Encouragement to express their feelings openly
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Reiteration of an earlier plea
Come on and stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now
A sense of urgency to create something special as they are together now
Quench me when I'm thirsty
Metaphor for satisfying one's desires
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
More metaphors for taking care of each other's needs and desires
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
Metaphor for an irresistible love
When you show and stir your pot
Encouragement to share their love openly
Stick with me, baby
Expression of endearment and commitment to each other's relationship
Stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
Reiteration of earlier pleas to keep stirring things up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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@m4sternoth449
Stir it up
Little darlin', stir it up (come on, baby)
Come on and stir it up (ooh)
Little darlin', stir it up (oh)
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh-oh
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
I said, it's so clear
To see what we will do, baby (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Just me and you
Come on and stir it up (I wanna say)
Little darlin', stir it up (come on, baby)
Come on and stir it up (yeah)
Little darlin', stir it up (oh, mmm)
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I'll blaze your fire
Then I satisfy your heart's desire
Said, I stir it every (stir it, stir it, stir it together), every minute
All you've got to do, baby (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Is keep it in it, and
Stir it up (come on)
Little darlin', stir it up
Come on and stir it up (oh-oh)
Little darlin', stir it up (oh, mmm)
Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on, cool me down, baby (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
When I'm hot (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Your recipe, darlin', is so tasty
And you sure can stir your pot, so
Stir it up (oh)
Little darlin', stir it up (come on girl)
Come on and stir it up (oh, I)
Little darlin', stir it up (stir it)
Oh, little darlin', stir it up (come on, baby)
Come on and stir it up (oh, I)
Little darlin', stir it up (stir it, baby, stir it)
Come on, come on and stir it up (oh)
Little darlin', stir it up (stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it)
@laurafernandez4253
Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up. Come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up. O-oh!
It's been a long, long time, yeah! (Stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) Oh-oh!
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It's so clear
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Just me and you
Come on and stir it up, little darlin'!
Stir it up, come on, baby!
Come on and stir it up, yeah!
Little darlin', stir it up! O-oh!
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire. (Oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, and
@viviluzzpaz3111
Stir it up
Little darling, stir it up
Come on, baby
Come on and stir it up
Little darling, stir it up
It's been a long, long time (stir, stir, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind, oh (oh)
And now you are here (stir, stir, stir it together)
I say it's so clear
To see what we could do, baby
Just me and you
Come on and stir it up
Little darling, stir it up (I will say)
Come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darling, stir it up, oh
@missymzloca
Bob's music saved my life many times. Always pulls me thru the darkness.
@forexwhiz5729
So Deep 🙏
@daveerwin6981
This is crazy good. Mad perfection, voice, rhythm track, guitar. Perfection
@swirledworld340
as good as Bob's music is YOU pulled YOURSELF from darkness!!! 💪
@elenidemetriades9194
@Cain D.A. ...
@katpassion7078
Missy Corrales same I’m glad you found something that helps you through those times
@benix2826
I’m a simple man.. I hear Bob Marley and all my problems just suddenly disappear it’s like healing ❤️🩹
@SonnyjhRoberts-kd5rw
This song has a powerful meaning and today this song still rocks my soul
@cork1001
I just looked at rolling stone 100 best artists of all time n went straight to #1 seeing that the Beatles were #1 n didn’t even bother to look at the list to contain my anger😂 bob n the wailers is the best no matter what anybody says
@Shannonbarnesdr1
i love em both equally ! in my book, many artists and groups are in , or should be in the ''number 1'' spot 🙂