Light My Fire
Jim Morrison/John Densmore/Ray Manzarek/Robbie Krieger/The Doors 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
The lyrics to The Doors' "Light My Fire" speak to the intense desire and passion between two people, with the singer urging his love interest to take action and light the fire between them. Refusing to hesitate or waste time, the singer insists that they have nothing to lose by pursuing their love, even if it ultimately consumes them in a funeral pyre. Through his lyrics, Morrison captures the intensity and urgency of young love, coupled with the dangers and risk-taking that can come with it.
The repeated phrase "Come on, baby, light my fire" is both an invitation and a challenge, emphasizing the singer's desire and his belief that his love interest can meet his intensity. The line "Try to set the night on fire" further reinforces the idea of taking risks and pushing boundaries, as well as the eventual triumph that can come with doing so. The overall tone of the lyrics is passionate, urgent, and slightly dangerous, capturing the essence of The Doors' style and Morrison's unique poetry.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that it would be untrue
You understand that what I am about to say may not necessarily be entirely truthful
You know that I would be a liar
You know that I am not entirely trustworthy
If I was to say to you
If I were to express to you the following idea
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Girl, we are capable of achieving new heights together
Come on, baby, light my fire
Please excite me and help me feel alive and passionate
Try to set the night on fire
Attempt to create a sensational moment that we will never forget
The time to hesitate is through
We cannot afford to wait any longer
No time to wallow in the mire
We cannot spend any more time in uncertainty and doubt
Try now we can only lose
Our current situation is fraught with risk
And our love become a funeral pyre
If we cannot find fulfillment in our relationship, it will be a tragic and painful end for us both
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
Let's strive to make tonight exceptional and memorable
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make the most of this opportunity to connect and feel alive
You know that it would be untrue
You are aware that I may not be entirely honest with you
You know that I would be a liar
You know that I cannot be fully trusted
If I was to say to you
If I were to express to you the following thought
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Together we can reach an even greater height than we have experienced thus far
Come on, baby, light my fire
Please ignite my passion for life and for you
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make a fierce impression tonight
Try to set the night on fire
Let's create an unforgettable evening together
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make a lasting memory together
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ferdinand Bardamu
Robbie Krieger is a very underrated guitar player. He blended jazz and rock in a very unique and instantly recognizable way.
Shawn Young
@Kevy Nova he wrote light my fire. Love me two times. Hello i love you?
Steven Mills
@Scott Hayes hi
Don Knotts
I need to look up underrated, how is He underrated?
George Stevens
@Kevy Nova For instance Light My Fire.
john scialfa
so true
Dallas_8719
Everyone was awesome as usual but Robbie was really killing it on that solo.
Hubert Muda
Yeahhh !
Paul Pulcinello
Robbie has always tore everything up & looks like he could do it asleep
Cheri Beaupre
RIP Ray Manzarek .. RIP Phil Chen ... Dave Brock does an awesome job performing as Jim Morrison ... Robbie is a wonderful musician and an all around good man! I hope he can continue performing for many more years.