After the band split in 2005, Alesha pursued a solo career. She released two singles from the album, Fired Up in 2006 but after limited success in, she was dropped by Polydor in 2006. The album was eventually released in Japan in 2008. After gaining popularity by winning the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2007, Alesha was given another chance at a music career, releasing The Alesha Show in 2008. In 2009, Alesha re-released her debut album which featured her new single, "To Love Again".
On the 29th November 2010, Alesha released her third solo album, "The Entertainer", which features her new singles, "Drummer Boy", "Radio", and Every Little Part of Me (Feat. Jay Sean).
Sex On Fire
Alesha Dixon Lyrics
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Don't make a sound
I know they're watching
They're watching
All the commotion
The kitty loved pain
Has people talking
You
Your sex is on fire
Dark of the alley
The breaking of day
Head while I'm driving
I'm driving
Soft lips are open
Them knuckles are pale
Feels like you're dying
You're dying
You
Your sex is on fire
And so
Were the words to transpire
Hot as a fever
Rattling bones
I could just taste it
Taste it
But it's not forever
But it's just tonight
Oh we're still the greatest
The greatest
The greatest
You
Your sex is on fire
You
Your sex is on fire
And so
Were the words to transpire
And you
Your sex is on fire
And so
Were the words to transpire
The song "Sex on Fire" by Alesha Dixon is a smooth and sultry cover of the Kings of Leon hit. The opening lines of the song are laying out a setting of secrecy and hidden actions. The singer is urging her partner to stay quiet, to not make a sound to avoid being caught. They know that someone is watching them, and these actions are dangerous and forbidden. There is a sense of excitement and desire in the air as the couple engages in their private activity that is beginning to create a stir among others. The lyrics use metaphors to describe the level of intensity of emotions and sensations caused by this affair. The imagery of bones rattling, hot as a fever, and the Kitty loved pain are all making a reference to the depth of their passion.
The second verse carries through the intensity of the moment as they drive in the darkness of the alleys. The singer's seductive tone of voice takes on a more desperate undertone as she describes her partner's physical reaction, lips are soft lips, and knuckles are pale. Despite the passion, there is an awareness of the fleeting nature of the moment, as the couple knows that this cannot continue forever, but they continue to indulge their desires. The lyrics suggest that this night is the greatest as the action that is happening now is all that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay where you're laying
Stay in your current position
Don't make a sound
Stay quiet
I know they're watching
I am aware of people observing us
They're watching
People are observing us
All the commotion
The disturbance
The kitty loved pain
The cat seemed to enjoy being hurt
Has people talking
People are discussing it
You
Refers to the person the singer is addressing
Your sex is on fire
You are sexually aroused
Dark of the alley
In the poorly lit pathway
The breaking of day
Just before the dawn
Head while I'm driving
Orally pleasing the singer while they're driving
I'm driving
The singer is driving the vehicle
Soft lips are open
The person the singer is addressing has their mouth slightly open
Them knuckles are pale
Their knuckles are turning white from gripping too hard
Feels like you're dying
They are experiencing intense pleasure
You
Refers to the person the singer is addressing
Your sex is on fire
You are still sexually aroused
And so
Continuing on from the last line
Were the words to transpire
Were the words to be spoken
Hot as a fever
Passionate and intense
Rattling bones
Giving intense pleasure that shakes the body
I could just taste it
I can almost feel it
But it's not forever
This intense moment won't last long
But it's just tonight
This intense moment is only happening tonight
Oh we're still the greatest
We are still the best at this
The greatest
The best
You
Refers to the person the singer is addressing
Your sex is on fire
You are still sexually aroused
You
Refers to the person the singer is addressing
Your sex is on fire
You are still sexually aroused
And so
Continuing on from the last line
Were the words to transpire
Were the words to be spoken
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mona Gorgy
Wow i love how Alesha sing this Song!
This is soooo much better than the original!šš I think in this version it's my new favourit song, i can't stop listening.š„°
cottydonquixote
Think the arrangement is great - particularly the guitar playing. Understated but smart.
Peter O'Leary
Great passion!
MegaMissfitz
3 / 1 not a bad result for a monday! man of the match must go to dave for sliding a late one past her defence & hitting his target in extra time!!!
TheHughes121
Wow....