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)
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
In "Stir It Up," Bob Marley is singing about a long-time crush who has finally returned and how they should come together and make something special happen. He opens the song by urging the woman to "stir it up," to take action and ignite their passion. He then reminisces about how long it's been since they've been together and how clear it is that they should be a couple. Bob Marley then goes on to describe how he will devote himself to the relationship, with lines such as "I'll push the wood, then I'll blaze your fire" and "I'll satisfy your heart's desire." He again inspires the woman to contribute her own energy and "keep it in." Bob Marley finishes the song by assuring the woman that her attentions will "quench me when I'm thirsty" and "cool me down" when he's hot.
Line by Line Meaning
Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, me on, baby
Encouraging his lover to take the initiative and mix things up in their relationship
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh
Repeating the introduction, emphasizing the importance of taking action
It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
It has been a while since they connected on a deeper level, hence the need to mix things up
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Acknowledging that they have been apart for some time, but now they are reunited
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said It's so clear
With their reunion, it becomes clear what they could accomplish together
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh) Just me and you
Highlighting the potential for greatness between the two of them once they start working together
I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Offering to take the lead and start the process of mixing things up
Then I blaze ya fire
Promising to fuel their passion and desire for each other
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Promising to fulfill the deepest wishes of their lover's heart
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Repeating the importance of working together and mixing things up in their relationship
Every minute
Emphasizing the need to consistently work on their relationship
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Empowering his lover to also take initiative in the relationship
Is keep it in, and
Encouraging his lover to hold on and sustain the progress they make in their relationship
(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
A reminder to stir things up in their relationship
I'll cool you down, baby, when you're hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Promising to be there for his lover and balance things out when things get too intense
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
Complimenting his lover for being irresistible and enjoyable to be with
When you showed me how to stir your pot
Acknowledging that his lover taught him how to love and keep the relationship interesting
Stick with me, baby
Asking his lover to continue being with him and working on their relationship
Stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it
Repeating the importance of mixing things up and transforming their relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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@getrekt2160
As time goes by and soulful music like this fades, only to be replaced by manufactured junk, humanity fades with it.
We need to stay focused.
Stay together.
Keep humanity alive.
Keep the message of Bob alive.
For humanity.
@derecklawrence1979
Who’s still listening to this classic song in 2024?
@haroldfreire928
Desde Ecuador !❤ 💚
@derecklawrence1979
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@Mark-id3ub
Juicy Lucy is still listening in 2024 👍
@edie9330
I am. I was a HUGE fan in my late teens in the 70's of Bob Marley, still am. I had all his albums in vinyl. Lol .Going through a tough, serious illness, and I'm here reminiscing. My soul feels better, lighter, listening to his music. He had such wisdom. It saddens me to see all the divisiveness in the world today. He was truly a force for good. ❤
@SuenosDeLaNoche
Still sounds as good as it did way back then. Irie!
@Musicsky168
If you are here in 2024 listening to this, you are my kind of people. One Love 🇯🇲🇵🇷
@sandraweston4863
Yes❤
@thewolf81lobo86
No one is going to make me believe that Robert Nesta Marley it's not one of the greatest artist of all time, timeless legend ✊✊
@lilmissfabulous7740
Not one of IS the best top notch