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Bob Marley & Peter Tosh & The Wailers Lyrics
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Come on baby come on and stir it up little darling, stir it up
It's been a long long time since I've got you on my mind
And now you are here
I say it's so clear
To see what we can do, honey, just me and you
Come on and stir it up, little darling, stir it up
I'll push the wood, I'll blaze your fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire
Said I'll stir it up, yeah, ev'ry minute, yeah
All you got to do is keep it in, baby
And stir it up, little darling, stir it up
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up, yeah
Oh, will you quench me while I'm thirsty?
Come and cool me down when I'm hot?
Your recipe, darling, is so tasty
And you sure can stir your pot
So stir it up, little darling, stir it up
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up
"Stop the Train" is a reggae love song by Bob Marley & The Wailers in which the singer expresses his overwhelming desire to be with his lover. The first verse begins with the line "Stir it up little darling, stir it up," which is a metaphor for the excitement and passion he feels towards his love interest. He urges his partner to come closer to him, to get lost in the music they're making, and forget the world outside.
The pre-chorus and chorus sections emphasize the depth of the singer's love, and how long he had been waiting for this moment. "It's been a long long time since I've got you on my mind, And now you are here, I say it's so clear, To see what we can do, honey, just me and you," Bob sings, shedding light on the fact that he's been yearning for his love for a long time, and now that they're together, it's time to make the most of it.
In the second verse, the singer uses more metaphors to express the desire he feels for his lover. He pledges to light the fire in her heart and satisfy her desires. He reiterates his love for her and urges her to keep on stirring him up. The song ends with another plea to his partner to keep stirring things up between them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stir it up little darling, stir it up
Encouraging the listener to mix things up and create excitement
Come on baby come on and stir it up little darling, stir it up
Asking the listener to participate in making changes and creating a new situation that is exciting
It's been a long long time since I've got you on my mind
Implying that the singer has been thinking about the listener for a long time in anticipation of this moment
And now you are here
Acknowledging that the listener is finally present
I say it's so clear
The singer feels certain about what needs to happen
To see what we can do, honey, just me and you
Expressing the belief that the two of them can do anything they set their minds to if they work together
I'll push the wood, I'll blaze your fire
Promising to take action to keep things hot and exciting between them
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire
Promising to fulfill the listener's wishes and desires
Said I'll stir it up, yeah, ev'ry minute, yeah
Promising to keep things exciting and interesting all the time
All you got to do is keep it in, baby
Asking the listener to be patient and not let their emotions get in the way of the situation
And stir it up, little darling, stir it up
Encouraging the listener one more time to participate in creating a new situation
Oh, will you quench me while I'm thirsty?
Asking the listener to provide help when it is needed
Come and cool me down when I'm hot?
Encouraging the listener to help provide relief when emotions get too high
Your recipe, darling, is so tasty
Complimenting the listener on their ability to create something great
And you sure can stir your pot
Implying that the listener knows how to make things happen
So stir it up, little darling, stir it up
Ending the song with a final call to action, encouraging the listener to create something new with the singer in the future
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER TOSH
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