Throughout the 70s and 80s, the group remained up with the times and occasionally crept ahead of them, such that they became influences themselves upon younger generations of R&B and hip-hop acts. By the time the group's popularity started to fizzle in the late 80s, a series of hits were left in the band's wake, ranging from greasy, funky workouts to smooth ballads to swinging synthesized tracks and more. Further separating Cameo from their forebears was the fact that they didn't have a diaper-clad guitarist. Instead, they had a codpiece-wearing lead vocalist in Larry Blackmon.
Today, the group's iconic single "Word Up", released in 1986 from the album of the same time, remains a radio staple. The U.S. Hot Dance Singles and U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart topper has also been famously covered by artists such as the hard rock band Gun and the alternative metal group Korn. Other popular Cameo singles include "Attack Me With Your Love", "Candy", "Freaky Dancin'","I Just Want To Be", and "Sparkle".
Keep It Hot
Cameo Lyrics
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So don't ever stop, always keep it hot
Oww! Oww, oww!
Baby! because I like what you do to me
Baby! because I like it and its all for me
I like my friends exciting, if they keep my fever rising
Little girl, come to play and i'll bet you want to stay
And I guarantee I'll hit the spot
You be good to me I'll be good to you
Anything you want anything you do
I've got my eyes on you, and I intend to
Give it all I got and to keep it hot
Oww! Oww, oww!
Baby! Tell all your friends that we're moving on the one
Baby! If you can take it you'll have more than enough
I hear plenty people talking, but those same people are walking
But they still try to tell me how to keep it hot
But girl you stick with me and with both our eyes we'll see
It's not very hard to keep it hot - I just know what I know
Let us take a chance, to enjoy romance
Life can be a 10 if you let love in
Here's all you have to do to make it pour right through
Give the best you've got and we'll keep it hot
Oww! Oww, oww!
Baby! and I really want to know
Baby! let's not pretend let's get on with the show
The lyrics to Cameo's "Keep It Hot" seem to be focused on the importance of keeping things exciting and energetic within a relationship. The singer advises listeners to stay on their toes and not stop, to always keep things hot. He likes when friends are exciting and keep his "fever rising," as he always likes to keep things hot. The singer then goes on to tell a girl that if she stays with him and gives it all she's got, it's not hard to keep it hot. The chorus repeats the sentiment of keeping it hot and encourages the girl to let love into her life to make it a perfect ten.
The lyrics to this song suggest that the band wants to promote a more exciting and passionate approach to relationships, rather than just playing it safe or being content with a dull routine. The lyrics are fairly straightforward, although some of the slang and colloquialisms might be unfamiliar to some listeners. The overall message is one of positivity and urging listeners to take a chance on love and give their all to their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Good things come to those who stay on their toes
If you want to achieve good things, you need to stay alert and ready for anything.
So don't ever stop, always keep it hot
Keep going and keep things exciting and lively.
Oww! Oww, oww!
A physical expression of excitement and enjoyment.
Baby! because I like what you do to me
The artist is enjoying the attention and actions of the person they are addressing.
Baby! because I like it and its all for me
The artist is enjoying the activity and feels like it is specifically for their pleasure.
I like my friends exciting, if they keep my fever rising
The singer enjoys friends who keep life interesting and exciting, especially if it raises their passion or enthusiasm for life.
Cause I always like to keep it hot
The singer prefers to keep things lively, exciting, and fun in their life.
Little girl, come to play and i'll bet you want to stay
The artist is inviting someone they find attractive or intriguing to come spend time with them.
And I guarantee I'll hit the spot
The artist is confident that they can provide pleasure or enjoyment to the person they are addressing.
You be good to me I'll be good to you
If you treat me well, I will reciprocate that same positive behavior.
Anything you want anything you do
The singer is willing to accommodate the person they are addressing and their desires or actions.
I've got my eyes on you, and I intend to
The artist is focused on the person they are addressing and has intentions to take action regarding them.
Give it all I got and to keep it hot
The singer intends to put forth their best effort and keep things lively and exciting.
Baby! Tell all your friends that we're moving on the one
The singer is excited to share with others that they are making progress or moving forward in their relationship with the person they are addressing.
Baby! If you can take it you'll have more than enough
The singer implies that if the person they are addressing can handle the level of excitement or intensity they provide, they will be rewarded with much more.
I hear plenty people talking, but those same people are walking
There are some who talk about making exciting or positive changes, but never follow through or put in the effort.
But they still try to tell me how to keep it hot
These same people try to give advice about how to keep things exciting, despite not doing so themselves.
But girl you stick with me and with both our eyes we'll see
The singer is encouraging the person they are addressing to continue their relationship and they will be able to navigate difficulties or obstacles together.
It's not very hard to keep it hot - I just know what I know
For the singer, it is not difficult to keep things exciting and they trust their own instincts about how to do so.
Let us take a chance, to enjoy romance
The artist is proposing that they take an opportunity to enjoy romantic experiences together.
Life can be a 10 if you let love in
The artist believes that life can be very fulfilling if you are open to love and romance.
Here's all you have to do to make it pour right through
The artist suggests that by putting in effort and being genuine, passion and excitement can easily manifest.
Give the best you've got and we'll keep it hot
The singer is encouraging their partner to put forth their best effort and together they will continue to have exciting experiences.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY LOCKETT, LARRY BLACKMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on Intro
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