Stir It Up
Bob Marley and the Wailers (Legend - The Best Of ~) 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, 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Marley's song "Stir It Up" are an invitation to his beloved to reignite the passion between them. The repeated refrain of "stir it up" works on multiple levels, as it can refer both to the physical mixing of their bodies and the emotional stirring of their hearts. Marley sings of the long period of time that has passed since he has had her on his mind but how her appearance makes it clear what they can do together. He promises to "push the wood" and "blaze the fire" to satisfy her heart's desire, emphasizing his willingness and eagerness to be physically intimate with her.


Furthermore, Marley sings of his willingness to be receptive to her needs as well, asking her to "quench me when I'm thirsty" and "cool me down" when he's hot. This reciprocity is a key aspect of healthy relationships, and Marley emphasizes his desire to hold up his end of the bargain. Overall, "Stir It Up" is a playful and sensual song, encouraging two people to come together and reignite the spark between them.


Line by Line Meaning

Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up. Come on, baby
Let's mix things up and add some excitement into our life together


Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up. O-oh!
Encouraging his partner to take action and participate in the excitement


It's been a long, long time, yeah! (Stir it, stir it, stir it together)
It's been a while since they've been together and he wants to reignite their relationship


Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) Oh-oh!
He can't stop thinking about his partner and wants to be with them


Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said It's so clear
Now that his partner is here, it's clear that they should be together


To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh) Just me and you
Together, they can accomplish anything and create a fulfilling life


Come on and stir it up, little darlin'! Stir it up, come on, baby!
He's urging his partner to participate in the excitement and passion between them


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)
He'll take action to kindle the excitement between them and make sure his partner's needs are met


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
He's always adding excitement and passion to their relationship, and all his partner needs to do is reciprocate


(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! Mm, now, now
He's continuing to encourage his partner to actively participate in the excitement they can create together


Quench me when I'm thirsty Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
His partner can fulfill his emotional and physical needs and he's asking them to do so


Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty When you show and stir your pot
His partner's love and passion is fulfilling and satisfying to him


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!
He's repeating his desire and encouragement for their partnership to be exciting and fulfilling


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
He's asking his partner to stay with him and continue to be willing to add excitement and passion to their relationship




Lyrics Β© 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.



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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. ❀

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Still sounds as good as it did way back then. Irie!

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