Prior to their eponymous 2001 album, each had made appearances on the other's solo recordings, but this disc marked their first official release as a duo. The album is described as more rock-based than their earlier solo traditional-folk recordings. The majority of the songs were penned by Julie Miller and rounded out by the duo's co-written "Dirty Water" and covers of songs by folk-rock icons Richard Thompson, Utah Phillips and Bob Dylan. The album was named "Album of the Year" at the first annual awards of the Americana Music Association.
Since then, the duo has released "Love Snuck Up" (2004) and "Written in Chalk" (2009).
Gasoline And Matches
Buddy & Julie Miller Lyrics
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Baby, baby, baby, baby, let me have my way
I'm gonna keep on knockin' till the door unlatches
You and me are gasoline and matches
Baby, baby, baby, baby, when it's cold and dark
Baby, baby, you make me make me feel a spark
Yeah I feel a spark and the fire catches
You pull my pin and you trip my wire
You come in and set my heart on fire
You knock me out, you rock me off my axis
You and me are gasoline and matches
Baby, baby, baby, baby, when you make your move
Baby, baby, baby, baby, I can feel your groove
The resistance of a strong willed man's in ashes
You and me are gasoline and matches
Baby I'm incarcerated and I don't want out
Baby we should get related cause there ain't no doubt
When your heart and my heart attaches
You and me are gasoline and matches
The song "Gasoline And Matches" by Buddy & Julie Miller is a fiery love song about a passionate and intense relationship. The repeated use of "baby" in the lyrics suggests that the singer is addressing a lover, and the rest of the song describes the wild emotions and actions that often come with such passion. The metaphor of "gasoline and matches" paints a picture of a combustible relationship that can explode at any moment, and the lyrics describe the singer's desire to keep knocking on the door of their lover until it unbolts.
The chorus of the song describes the eruptive power of their relationship, with the catchy line "You and me are gasoline and matches". This line is repeated multiple times throughout the song and serves as the central metaphor for their love. The second verse highlights the effect that the lover has on the singer, with the line "You pull my pin and you trip my wire", suggesting that the lover sets off a reaction within them that they cannot control. Overall, the song conveys a sense of danger, excitement, and passion that characterizes an intense love affair.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, baby, baby, listen what I say
I need your attention and want you to hear me out.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, let me have my way
I want to do things my way and ask for your permission.
I'm gonna keep on knockin' till the door unlatches
I won't stop pursuing you until I win your heart.
You and me are gasoline and matches
We have a fiery, explosive attraction that is undeniable.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, when it's cold and dark
You bring light and warmth into my life when I need it most.
Baby, baby, you make me make me feel a spark
You ignite a flame within me and make me feel alive.
Yeah I feel a spark and the fire catches
Our passion intensifies and grows stronger.
You and me are gasoline and matches
We have a chemistry that cannot be ignored and combusts like gasoline and matches.
You pull my pin and you trip my wire
You push my buttons and bring me to the edge with your actions.
You come in and set my heart on fire
You have the power to ignite a fiery passion within me.
You knock me out, you rock me off my axis
You leave me speechless and take my breath away with your presence.
You and me are gasoline and matches
Our love is like a dangerous but exciting combination of gasoline and matches.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, when you make your move
I can feel your energy and am anticipating your next move.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, I can feel your groove
Your rhythm and vibe are contagious and get me in the mood.
The resistance of a strong willed man's in ashes
You have broken down my walls and made me powerless against your love.
You and me are gasoline and matches
We are an explosive force that cannot be contained.
Baby I'm incarcerated and I don't want out
I am willingly trapped in your love and never want to escape.
Baby we should get related cause there ain't no doubt
Our connection is so strong that we could be related, and there is no question about our love.
When your heart and my heart attaches
Our hearts have become one and our love is inseparable.
You and me are gasoline and matches
Our love is an explosive and dangerous force, like gasoline and matches.
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Written by: JULIE MILLER, STEVEN P. MILLER
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