Light My Fire
Feliciano José Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you, yeah
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 for hesitation is through
There's no time to wallow in the mire
Darling 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
Well, you know that it would be untrue
And you know that I would be a liar
If I was to go and tell you
Mama we couldn't get much higher
Well, come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire, yeah
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
Yeah, come on baby light, would you light my fire, yeah
Come on baby light my fire, would you, oh it's alright
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Girl, you better light my fire
Feliciano José's song, Light My Fire, is a passionate plea for a lover to ignite their passion and fuel their desire. The lyrics suggest that the singer is convinced that their love is the real deal, and they desire to take their relationship to a higher level. The lyrics contain clever wordplay and double entendres, as the phrase "light my fire" can be interpreted as both a sexual innuendo and a metaphor for excitement or inspiration. Furthermore, the phrase "funeral pyre" in the third stanza is a potent image that symbolizes the potential demise of their relationship if they don't take a chance and pursue their feelings.
The song uses variations on the same lyrics, and this repetition serves to reinforce the song's message. The refrain "Come on baby, light my fire" is repeated several times throughout the song, punctuating the theme of the desire for passion and excitement, while the refrain "Try to set the night on fire" underscores the notion of setting the tone and creating an atmosphere of passion and romance. Additionally, the bridge of the song suggests that there is no time to hesitate or delay their actions, as the opportunity to take their relationship to the next level may slip away.
Overall, Light My Fire is a song about seizing the moment and taking a chance on love, with lyrics that paint vivid images of passion and desire. It is a timeless classic that still resonates with listeners today, more than fifty years after its original release.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that it would be untrue
You are fully aware that what I might say may not be true
You know that I would be a liar
You know that what I said in the past was not true
If I was to say to you, yeah
If I told you now that we could experience something amazing
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Our experience could be great, and it would be hard to top it
Come on baby, light my fire
Let's start the excitement and fun
Try to set the night on fire
Let's have an unforgettable night
The time for hesitation is through
It's time to stop waiting and get started
There's no time to wallow in the mire
There's no time to waste being stuck in one place
Darling we can only lose
If we don't try, we will never succeed
And our love become a funeral pyre
Our love might end in sadness and heartbreak
Well, you know that it would be untrue
You know that I might not be truthful with you
And you know that I would be a liar
My lack of honesty in the past might disillusion you
If I was to go and tell you
If I told you now
Mama we couldn't get much higher
We could experience something unforgettable
Well, come on baby, light my fire
Let's start something exciting
Yeah, come on baby light, would you light my fire, yeah
Please start the fun right now
Come on baby light my fire, would you, oh it's alright
It's okay if you light my fire now
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Start the excitement, start the fun
Girl, you better light my fire
Please spark the excitement and passion
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind