Jump Into My Fire
Etta James Lyrics


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He's got eyes that burn
Straight to my soul
Supernatural touch
That makes my blood boil
He's a four-alarm lover
Sent from I don't know

The furnace door open
Thunder crashes
My fever rises, lightning flashes
He comes in the night
Gone, in a cloud of smoke, hey, hey

I said, jump into my fire
Walk right into the flame
I've got some red hot lovin'
Cookin' in my oven
If you can stand the heat in this place

I told him to jump into my fire
Run right into the flames
Just keep your hands to yourself
Don't be sweet-talkin' no one else
After lovin' me, your heart will never be the same

He said, woman, if you want my love

You have to show, what you're made of
Don't come on to me
If you can't pay the price all night

Hold on honey now, wait a minute, baby
Don't be in myself, just wait
See I'm woman enough
To handle your stuff
Any hour, night or day

I said, jump into my fire
Walk right into the flame
I've got some red hot lovin'
Cookin' in my oven
If you can stand the heat in this place

I told him to jump into my fire
Run right into the flames
Just keep your hands to yourself
Don't be sweet-talkin' no one else
After lovin' me, your heart will never be the same

I said, now jump into my fire
Walk right into the flame
I've got some red hot lovin'
Cookin' in my oven
If you can stand the heat in this place

Hey, come on in, jump into my fire
Run right into the flames
Just keep your hands to yourself
Don't be sweet-talkin' no one else
After lovin' me, your heart will never be the same

You so bad, come on and jump
Jump
Come on, come on, come on and jump into my fire
Walk right into the flame
I've got some red hot lovin'




Cookin' in my oven
If you can stand the heat in this place (come on and jump)

Overall Meaning

In "Jump Into My Fire," Etta James sings about a passionate and intense love affair. The lyrics describe a magnetic attraction between two individuals, with the singer emphasizing the captivating qualities of her lover. The lines "He's got eyes that burn, straight to my soul" and "Supernatural touch that makes my blood boil" highlight the deep connection and chemistry they share.


The song further explores the overwhelming nature of their relationship. The furnace metaphor represents the intensity and heat of their love. Thunder crashes, fever rises, and lightning flashes signify the emotional and physical effects experienced when they are together. The lover appears mysteriously, coming in the night and disappearing in a cloud of smoke. This adds an element of excitement and unpredictability to their affair.


Line by Line Meaning

He's got eyes that burn
His intense gaze pierces deeply into my innermost being


Straight to my soul
His eyes have an uncanny ability to connect directly with the essence of who I am


Supernatural touch
His touch possesses a mystical quality that defies explanation


That makes my blood boil
His touch ignites a passionate and fervent response within me


He's a four-alarm lover
He is a lover who arouses intense desire and passion


Sent from I don't know
He seems to come from a mysterious and unknown origin


The furnace door open
The door of desire is wide open


Thunder crashes
The intensity of our passion is like a roaring storm


My fever rises, lightning flashes
My excitement and desire escalate rapidly, electrifying the atmosphere


He comes in the night
He arrives under the cover of darkness


Gone, in a cloud of smoke, hey, hey
He disappears as suddenly as he appeared, leaving only a mysterious trace


I said, jump into my fire
I implore him to embrace the intensity of our passion


Walk right into the flame
Fully immerse yourself in the all-consuming heat of our love


I've got some red hot lovin'
My love burns with intense passion and desire


Cookin' in my oven
My love is being cultivated and prepared, ready to be enjoyed


If you can stand the heat in this place
If you are capable of enduring the intensity of our relationship


I told him to jump into my fire
I explicitly invited him to embrace the intensity of our love


Run right into the flames
Fully surrender yourself to the fiery passion and desire between us


Just keep your hands to yourself
Remain faithful and committed to our relationship


Don't be sweet-talkin' no one else
Do not flirt or engage romantically with others


After lovin' me, your heart will never be the same
Once you experience the depth of love we share, your heart will be forever transformed


He said, woman, if you want my love
He expressed that in order to earn his love and affection


You have to show, what you're made of
I must demonstrate my true character and worthiness of his love


Don't come on to me
Do not pursue me romantically


If you can't pay the price all night
If you are not willing to invest yourself fully in our relationship


Hold on honey now, wait a minute, baby
Take a moment, my dear, and hold on


Don't be in myself, just wait
Do not rush or become impatient, simply be patient and wait for what's to come


See I'm woman enough
Recognize that I possess the strength and resilience to handle any situation


To handle your stuff
I am capable of dealing with your emotions and challenges


Any hour, night or day
I am always available and ready to support you, regardless of the time


You so bad, come on and jump
You are so irresistibly enticing, please take the leap and embrace our love


Come on, come on, come on and jump into my fire
I urge you, with increasing enthusiasm, to fully embrace the intensity of our love


Hey, come on in, jump into my fire
Welcome and immerse yourself in the passionate flames of our love


Just keep your hands to yourself
Remain faithful and committed to our relationship


Don't be sweet-talkin' no one else
Do not flirt or engage romantically with others


After lovin' me, your heart will never be the same
Once you experience the depth of love we share, your heart will be forever transformed


You so bad, come on and jump
You are so irresistibly enticing, please take the leap and embrace our love


Jump
Embrace the excitement and intensity of our love


Come on, come on, come on and jump into my fire
I urge you, with increasing enthusiasm, to fully embrace the intensity of our love


Walk right into the flame
Fully immerse yourself in the all-consuming heat of our love


I've got some red hot lovin'
My love burns with intense passion and desire


Cookin' in my oven
My love is being cultivated and prepared, ready to be enjoyed


If you can stand the heat in this place (come on and jump)
If you are capable of enduring the intensity of our relationship, I implore you to embrace it fully




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Johnny Cobb, Jana King-Evans

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Comments from YouTube:

Jordan Metzmeier

Best song ever. Can't believe it has not reached even 10,000 views yet. My favorite part is her voice/emotion at 1:30.

Helen Sywyj

I love this song - I have this CD - my favorite Etta James CD RIP Etta - your music will live on forever.

hotfirewoman1

My favorite "Etta" album/cd. I agree with everything everyone says on this page!

smartalek1

This album is phenomenal; every single track a winner. Definitely worth spending the modest few ducats to own it free'n'clear. Plus, w/ Ms James still very much with us, she's more than earned our patronage, no?

joysblues

Weee ha. Thanks a lot for posting. How did i miss THIS one? I've been a big Etta fan, and, as a blues singer, covered a lot of her tunes thru the years. She totally floats my boat.!

RetroJenny

Boy, Etta would put anyone on fire with this song! Hot stuff!!!

G. Bullard

"Woman enough to handle yo stuff"... One of my favorites of hers... I adore Etta - have for many, many years. "After lovin me your heart will never be the same.."

rock Oberlin

To nite is first time I ever heard this song. " I love the beat and the way she sings the song.'-- rock

Marilyn Taylor

One of the best let's- get- it- on songs sung by a woman, from a woman's point of view. You'd never know a man wrote it! Thank you poster and the incomparable Etta.

Anne MCINNIS

Lome me some Etta! Rest in peace!

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