Light My Fire
Franklin Erma 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 Franklin Erma's song "Light My Fire," the lyrics are a plea to a lover for them to light the fire of passion and desire within them. The singer acknowledges that it would be untrue if they were to say that they couldn't get any higher with the person they are addressing. The metaphorical "fire" in the song is a symbol of the passion and intensity the singer wants to feel with the other person.
The second verse shows a sense of urgency in the singer's tone. The time for hesitation is over, and they don't want to waste any more time. The singer acknowledges that taking the chance to light their fire could lead to the end of their love, but it's a risk they're willing to take. The repetition of lines such as "Come on baby, light my fire" and "Try to set the night on fire" adds to the song's sense of urgency and desire.
Overall, "Light My Fire" is an impassioned plea from the singer to their lover to ignite the flame of their love and passion. The song is famous for its iconic guitar riff and is widely considered one of the greatest songs of the 1960s.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that it would be untrue
I don't want to deceive you
You know that I would be a liar
I'm being honest with you
If I was to say to you
If I were to tell you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
We could reach new heights together
Come on baby, light my fire
Excite me, ignite my passion
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make this moment unforgettable
The time to hesitate is through
It's time to take action
No time to wallow in the mire
We can't waste any more time
Try now we can only lose
Let's take a chance, there's nothing to lose
And our love become a funeral pyre
Our love could die if we don't take action
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
Let's make this moment unforgettable
You know that it would be untrue
I don't want to deceive you
You know that I would be a liar
I'm being honest with you
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make this moment unforgettable
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make this moment unforgettable
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make this moment unforgettable
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
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@gparson7894
I can’t believe how contemporary this sounds. I mean yeah it has that 70’s flavor, but it sounds like a current band doing old school. Her voice is amazing.
@davidavi
It's the same backing track they used for jackie Wilson's version. Also great!
@veronica0902
Wow! Great song! From a great soul singer. She deserve props.
@gregc7699
Amazing cover definitely done the original justice
@thefuzzgroove
indiscutablement une de plus belles versions de ce titre culte !
@vivavinyl3373
PURE GEM!!! Great Great Great!
@iketyson718
this one hits ya right in the feels!
@ISVVVc628
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love this, the original Doors' version, & Minnie Riperton's.
@lindamathias6230
Beautiful voice
@carolnelson2200
Awesome Erma!