James Last (Hans Last, * April 17, 1929 in Bremen, † June, 9, 2015 in Flori… Read Full Bio ↴James Last (Hans Last, * April 17, 1929 in Bremen, † June, 9, 2015 in Florida) was a German composer and big band leader with a large fan base in Europe and world-wide. Last's trademark was arranging pop hits in a big-band style; his series of "party albums" is equally well-known. Over the course of his career, he has sold well over 100 million albums.

Last learned how to play piano as child, switching to bass as a teenager. He joined Hans-Gunther Oesterreich's Radio Bremen Dance Orchestra in 1946, when he was 17 years old. In 1948, he became the leader of the Becker-Last Ensemble, which performed for seven years. During that time, he was voted as the best bassist in the country by a German jazz poll for three consecutive years, from 1950-1952. After the disbandment of the Becker-Last Ensemble, he became the in-house arranger for Polydor Records, as well as for a number of European radio stations. For the next decade, he helped arrange hits for artists like Helmut Zacharias and Caterina Valente.

Last released his first album "Non-Stop Dancing" in 1965. The record of brief renditions of popular songs, all tied together by an insistent dance beat and joyous crowd noises. It was a hit and helped make him a major European star. Over the next four decades, Last has released over 190 records, including several more volumes of Non-Stop Dancing. On these records, he varies his formula by adding different songs from different countries and genres, as well as guest performers like Richard Clayderman and Astrud Gilberto.

Though his concerts and albums are consistently successful — especially in England, where he had 52 hit albums between 1967-1986, which made him second to Elvis Presley in terms of number of charting records — he has only had two hit singles with "The Seduction," the theme from American Gigolo (1980) and Biscaya from the album "Biscaya".

He has won numerous polls and prizes, for example Billboard magazine's "Star of the year" trophy in 1976, and has been honored for his lifework with the German ECHO prize in 1994.

The song "The Lonely Shepherd", written by Last and performed by Gheorghe Zamfir and the James Last Orchestra, was featured in the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill Vol. 1" (2003).

Personally, he divides his time between Florida and Germany. He gives much credit to his wife and son, who helps with the music.

I'm On Fire
James Last Lyrics

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If you want a sweet, sweet love tonight
Call me and I'll make you feel alright
When you're out and running around
Playing games all over town
Turn around, come on down, I'll be there
Yeah, yeah

If you want some sweet, sweet sweet love from me

Take a chance with someone new you'll see
I can make your fire burn with the touch of just one kiss
Turn you on all night long
You'll be gone, gone, gone

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire

Yes, I am, I'm on fire

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire

I'm on fire, baby

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire

Yes I am my baby

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire
I'm on fire, fire

If you want some sweet, sweet love from me
Take a chance with someone new you'll see
I can make your fire burn with the touch of just one kiss
Turn you on all night long
You'll be gone, gone, gone

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire

I'm on fire, baby

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire

I'm on fire, baby

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire

I'm on fire, fire, fire

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire
I'm coming, I'm coming, I'm coming

Honey, now I'm on my way
I'm on fire
I'm coming, I'm coming, I'm coming

Honey, now I'm on my way

I'm on fire
I'm coming, I'm coming, I'm coming

Overall Meaning

The song 'I'm on Fire' by James Last is all about seduction and the promise of passionate love. The lyrics portray the singer as a confident and charming lover, who is ready to sweep his potential partner off their feet. He urges them to call him if they want a "sweet, sweet love tonight", promising to make them feel alright. The singer is confident in his ability to kindle their desire, claiming that he can make their "fire burn with the touch of just one kiss" and turn them on "all night long". Meanwhile, the partner is playing games "all over town", but the singer encourages them to turn around and come to him instead.

Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "I'm on fire" serves as a metaphor for both the singer's passion and his sexual energy. He is eager to connect with his partner and promises to set their world ablaze with his love. The repeated chorus also conveys an urgency in his desire, emphasizing that he is "on his way" and ready to fulfill their needs.

Overall, the lyrics of 'I'm on Fire' offer a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of a confident and charismatic lover, fully embracing his seductive powers to lure in the object of his desire.

I'm On FireJames Last Lyrics

I'm On Fire
James Last Lyrics