Light My Fire
Eddie Vedder & The Doors Lyrics
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You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
The time to hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Try now we can only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
The time to hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Try now we can only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
Try to set the night on fire
Try to set the night on fire
Try to set the night on fire
In "Light My Fire," Eddie Vedder (from Pearl Jam) sings Jim Morrison's iconic lyrics with an inspired ferocity. The song is a plea for passion, insisting that the only way to fully experience life is by throwing caution to the wind and going all in on love and adventure. The opening lines acknowledge the possibility of deception, but insists that the benefits of taking risks far outweigh the possible consequences. The repeating chorus features Morrison's demand for his lover to "light my fire," an implicit call for her to set his passions ablaze and send him into a state of ecstasy. The refrain repeats throughout the song, building in intensity and further emphasizing the urgency of Morrison's desire.
The second verse doesn't let up, insisting that there's "no time to hesitate" in the quest for love. The consequences of indecision are severe: if they don't take action, their love will become nothing more than a "funeral pyre." The song is a call to action, a fiery suggestion that the only way to experience true bliss is to take chances, even if they might lead to destruction. The final chorus returns to the refrain, imploring the listener to join the quest for passion.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that it would be untrue
There are things that I feel and want, but I know I can't express them to you
You know that I would be a liar
If I tried to pretend anything other than what I'm feeling, I would be lying to you
If I was to say to you
If I tried to explain these thoughts to you, I would be misleading you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Together, we can reach new heights and levels of connection and pleasure
Come on, baby, light my fire
Let's ignite our passion and deepen our connection with each other
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make this moment special and unforgettable
The time to hesitate is through
We've been holding back, but now it's time to act on our desires
No time to wallow in the mire
We can't afford to be stuck in a negative mindset, we have to move forward
Try now we can only lose
There's always a risk involved, but we have to try and seize the moment
And our love become a funeral pyre
If we don't act on our passion, our love will eventually burn out and die
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
Let's make this moment really count and create a special memory together
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tylerpace6517
@@markborz7000
Eddie veddee
Scott stipe
Guy from STP
All were rather good covering doors
The guy from the cult in the song
wild flower
Inxs singer would have been interesting
You can find them singing doors on YouTube
@vestspet4242
I love how Eddie just steps back and lets Robby and Ray have their spotlight.
@TheRacboys
Eddie? Had the spotlight to begin with. The musicians in this group had the talent not jim
@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302
Gotta give the old guard their due....
@doretox
guy is a legend
@shaykatz5648
Eddie is just 1 class act & person!
@klaasj7808
@RacBeat girl76 then you dont understand jim his voice capabilities
@saulbennett4677
John Densmore said that the only vocalist who could replace Jim would be Eddie Vedder. from seeing this performance I think he was right. Amazing.
@ozkrhills9624
Scott Stapp did I think better...
But if not yes...Eddie did great
@muhammadkashiftoor
I think the same Eddie did an amazing job🔥 Wish he does more doors songs, cuz his voice really has that Morrison vibe!
@painiscupcake5433
07:08 Ray approves