DJ NG's song "Tell Me", which she featured on as Baby Katy, was released on a white label and later signed to Ministry of Sound. Katy B has collaborated with Geeneus to cover the Kevin Saunderson produced "Good Life" and the track "As I". She also provides vocals on the track "Hold Me" for The Count & Sinden's debut album Mega Mega Mega and features on Magnetic Man's tracks "Perfect Stranger" and "Crossover".
Geeneus, with whom Katy B collaborated with, works for Rinse FM. Following the official recognition of the station in June 2010 (formerly a pirate radio station), Rinse presented Katy B's first single, "Katy On a Mission", which was produced by Benga and was released on 22 August 2010. The single reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Indie Chart.
Katy B performed at the London Jazz Festival in 2009 with Ms. Dynamite and is collaborating with Ms. Dynamite on her upcoming album. Ms. Dynamite also featured on Katy's second single, "Lights On" which was released in the UK on 19 December 2010, where it debuted at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Katy B released her third single, "Broken Record which was released in the UK on 25 March 2011 and reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
On the 4 April 2011, Katy B released her debut studio album 'On a Mission'. The album debuted at number 2 in the UK.
HOT LIKE FIRE
Katy B Lyrics
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And we're cool like rain
We can get much higher
You need to feel the same
Cause I'm chasing the first feelings you gave to me
Can't be different
Cause we're hot like fire
And we're cool like rain
We can get much higher
You need to feel the same
Cause we're hot like fire
I can't simplify
Even if I wanted to (no)
Even if I wanted to
I'm feeling a fever
And it feels so good
What I gotta do to make you stay?
Oh how I wish that you had
Cause I'm chasing the first time you sounded like that
Couldn't shift conflict
Even if I wanted to (no) (x6)
Cause we're hot like fire
And we're cool like rain
We can get much higher
You need to feel the same
Cause we're hot like fire
I can't simplify
Even if I wanted to (no) (x6)
(x2)
See it glow, our love in the night
See it burn, burning so bright
See the flame, only you can get burned
But you burn, we'll be burning so bright
Cause we're hot like fire (x4)
The chorus of Katy B's song "Hot Like Fire" talks about the intense emotions of being with someone and the intensity of the physical attraction. The lyrics "Cause we're hot like fire and we're cool like rain" represents the duality of being deeply passionate and calm around the person you're with. When she says "We can get much higher, you need to feel the same," she's referring to the idea that the other person has to match her level of passion for this to work.
Verse 1 talks about the longing for the initial feeling of love. Katy B sings "Cause I'm chasing the first feelings you gave to me," which means that she's trying to recapture the emotions that she felt at the beginning of the relationship. She says "Can't be different, even if I wanted to," which implies that she's completely enamored with him and has no interest in changing anything about their dynamic.
Overall, the song is about the intensity of being in love and how it can make you feel hot and cold, passionate and calm, and that both sides of that spectrum are necessary for the relationship to work.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause we're hot like fire
We are passionate and intense like a flame
And we're cool like rain
Despite our fiery passion, we can also be calm and refreshing
We can get much higher
Our connection can reach even greater heights
You need to feel the same
For our relationship to work, we both need to be equally invested
Cause I'm chasing the first feelings you gave to me
I'm trying to recapture the initial spark and excitement of our relationship
Can't be different
It's impossible for me to feel any other way than how I currently feel about you
Even if I wanted to (no) (x6)
There's no way I could change my feelings, no matter how hard I try
I'm feeling a fever
I'm overcome with intense emotions
And it feels so good
Despite any potential challenges or issues, this connection is worth it
What I gotta do to make you stay?
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to keep this relationship alive
Oh how I wish that you had
I wish you had the same level of passion and desire as I do
Cause I'm chasing the first time you sounded like that
I'm trying to recapture the magic of the first time you expressed your feelings for me
Couldn't shift conflict
Despite any disagreements, my feelings for you remain unchanged
See it glow, our love in the night
Our love is bright and visible to all
See it burn, burning so bright
Our love is intense and passionate
See the flame, only you can get burned
Our love has potential risks and consequences, but it's worth it
But you burn, we'll be burning so bright
If you're willing to take the risk, our love will only grow stronger
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.