Stir It Up
BOB MARLEY Lyrics


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Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
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 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

(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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Bob Marley's song "Stir It Up" speak of the excitement of being reunited with someone after a long absence and the desire to build love and passion through stirring things up together. The chorus encourages the listener to take action by stirring up their love and passion, calling their partner "little darling" in a sweet and affectionate way. The song emphasizes the importance of being together and stirring things up to create a satisfying and fulfilling relationship.


Marley's lyrics convey a sense of urgency and passion, as he sings about being thirsty and hot, and needing to be cooled down by his partner's "recipe." The lines "I'll push the wood / Then I blaze ya fire / Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire" suggest both physical and emotional actions to ignite and maintain the passion between lovers. The repetition of the phrase "stir it up" throughout the song reinforces the idea of taking action, and the verse "All you got to do, baby, / Is keep it in" underscores the importance of holding onto the love and desire within oneself.


Line by Line Meaning

Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Encouraging his partner to mix up their relationship and bring new energy and excitement


Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
Repeating the call for his partner to stir things up in their relationship


It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Noticing that it's been a while since they've been romantic and suggesting that they mix it up


Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Reflecting that his thoughts have been focused on his partner recently


Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
Acknowledging that his partner has returned to him and suggesting that they rekindle their romance


It's so clear To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh) Just me and you
Realizing that they have the potential to create a great future together if they stir things up romantically


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
Using a metaphor of starting a fire to describe re-igniting their passion for each other and satisfying each other's needs


All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh) Is keep it in, and
Asking his partner to hold onto the love and excitement they feel and keep it going


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
Using playful language to request emotional nourishment from his partner and praising them for their skills in stirring things up in their relationship


Stick with me, baby
Affirming his dedication to his partner and their relationship


Stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it,stir it
Repeating the call to mix things up in their relationship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@SuspiciousPenguins

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)



All comments from YouTube:

@LUANGAMING98

The beginning is so good, I can play it on repeat for hours just staring at the blue sky lying down on green grass. Bob's music has healing powers

@DiceDecides

I need to try this... stoned preferrably

@Dedsec-22

Surely Does!!

@MrsQueenC

Literally. He made some music using healing frequencies. 💚🙏

@robertbacigalupoable

@DiceDecides mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmb

@Benjamin-gq9xj

I’m literally outside smiling looking up at the blue sky. Well said

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@Agbigman1

This song soothes my soul every time listening to it. 🕊

@somethingspecial1415

Its a beautiful 💎

@autuman71

You're absolutely Correct!

@linanemiotkaite8336

Yep, it's my go to song for every mood

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