Light My Fire
Inner Circle J Boog Konshens Lyrics

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Gal your body burnin' and my body yearnin'

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

No no no

Hey

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

Hey hey, come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set this 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

The time to hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire, hey hey
Try now, we can only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre, yeah yeah

Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Try to set this night on fire
Yeah, ho, whoa whoa oh, yeah
Oblong gaze

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, yeah

Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Try to set this night on fire

Oi, just make it fire turn on, make it hot in here
Everything that a girl want, gal, you got it here
This time on a slow time a di big league a no joke time
Mek ya climb up, seena no time
Mama beg fi little more time
Me tell you say me got it, dagga ting
Hungry never come back fi try nothing
If you set it off, make it get off
You fillin' inna fi cup
I see that your body be talkin' to you
Fire, mm yeah (light my fire)
Fire, mm yeah (light my fire)
Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Oh yeah (light my fire)
Come on baby, light my fire (light my fire)
Try to set this night on fire (light my fire)
Ooh, we gonna set it on fire, yeah yeah (light my fire)

Set it on, set it on oh yeah (light my fire)
(Light my fire) try to set this night on fire

Overall Meaning

The reggae song "Light My Fire" by Inner Circle, J Boog, and Konshens speaks about a man's desire to pursue a woman and kindle a romantic relationship with her. The song starts with words of desire where the man tells the woman that his body yearns for hers as she sets his body on fire. The lyrics also display the man's honesty, as he tells the woman that he couldn't get much higher than this, revealing his true love and desire for her. The chorus of the song urges the woman to light his fire and turn up the heat to set the night on fire.

The song also highlights the importance of taking risks in love, and how hesitation can lead to the demise of a romantic relationship. The man urges the woman to take charge and not to waste any more time hesitating or wallowing in grief as they stand to lose their passion for one another. The song's title has been used as a euphemism for a romantic and physical connection, guiding the woman to turn up the heat and make their chemistry ignite.

A high point in the song is the use of the word ‘funeral pyre,' which indicates that if they do not take any action or the chemistry dies, their love would come to an end similar to how a funeral pyre signifies the end of a person's life. The song's lyrics depict a man's yearning for a woman and the importance of taking risks in love.

Line by Line Meaning

Gal your body burnin' and my body yearnin'
I am attracted to you and desire you, it's like your beauty is turning me on.

You know that it would be untrue
I know that this might sound improbable or false.

You know that I would be a liar
I would be dishonest if I said something that I know is not true.

If I was to say to you
If I were to tell you the following.

Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Our attraction and passion for each other could not get any stronger.

The time to hesitate is through
It's now or never, there's no point in delaying our actions or decisions any further.

No time to wallow in the mire
We shouldn't waste our time feeling sorry for ourselves or dwelling on negative things.

Try now, we can only lose
Let's take a chance and go for it, even if there's a risk of failure or disappointment.

And our love become a funeral pyre
If things don't work out between us, it could end up being a destructive or painful experience for both of us.

Come on baby, light my fire
I want you to ignite my passion and desire for you.

Try to set this night on fire, yeah
Let's make this moment or experience intense and unforgettable.

Oi, just make it fire turn on, make it hot in here
Hey, let's create a fiery, exciting atmosphere that will make things intense and sexy.

Everything that a girl want, gal, you got it here
You have everything that a woman desires or needs right here with me.

This time on a slow time a di big league a no joke time
This is a serious moment, not a time for playing games or taking things lightly.

Mama beg fi little more time
I'm asking for some more time to enjoy your company and continue our interaction.

Me tell you say me got it, dagga ting
I assure you that I have what it takes to satisfy you, trust me on this.

Fire, mm yeah (light my fire)
Passionate desire, oh yeah (ignite my passion).

Ooh, we gonna set it on fire, yeah yeah (light my fire)
We're going to create a heated, passionate atmosphere that will make us both excited and fulfilled.

Set it on, set it on oh yeah (light my fire)
Let's make this moment something unforgettable and special for both of us.

(Light my fire) try to set this night on fire
Let's make this moment something unforgettable and special for both of us.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek

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