Fire And Rain
Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds Lyrics
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I turn on the radio
I'm pulling you closer
But you keep telling me no
You say you don't like it
But I know that you're a liar
'Cause when we kiss
Fire
Des'ree-Late at night (mm-mm-mm)
You're takin' me home
You say you want to stay
But I want you to go
I say I don't love you
But you know I'm a liar
'Cause when we kiss
Ooh
Fire (whoo)
Fire (na-ah, na-na-na, na, na)
Fire (whoo)
Both-You had a hold on me
Right from the start
A grip so tight
I couldn't tear it apart
My nerves all jumpin'
Actin' like a fool
Your kisses my burn
But my heart...
Stays (stays)...
Cool (cool)
Well, Romeo and Juliet
Samson and Delilah
Baby you can bet
They were burnin' with desire
Des'ree-If I say split
Babyface-If you say split
Des'ree-Then you know that I'd be lyin'
Babyface-I know that you'd be lyin'
Both-'Cause when we kiss
Ooh
Fire (ooh, yeah)
Fire
Fire (mm-mm-mm)
Fire
Oh when we kiss
I'm on fire
Your tenderness
Gives me desire
I can't resist (I can't resist)
Your tender lips (your tender lips)
When we kiss
(When we kiss, oh, baby)
ooh
Fire (oh, oh)
Fire
Des'ree-Can't resist your tender lips
Fire
(La-ah, la-la-la)
Yeah, fire
The lyrics of "Fire and Rain" by Babyface and Des'ree depict a relationship that is both intense and conflicted. The opening verse finds Babyface and his companion in his car listening to the radio. He attempts to pull her closer to him, but she resists, claiming to dislike the music. However, when they kiss, the intensity between them is akin to fire. Des'ree's verse mirrors this same pattern, with her refusing to let her partner stay late at night, but when they kiss, the passion is too intense to control.
The chorus of the song repeatedly declares "fire", emphasizing the passionate and consuming nature of the relationship. It is clear that both Babyface and Des'ree know that their connection is intense, even if they deny it at times. The final lines mention two famous stories of intense couples, Romeo and Juliet and Samson and Delilah, further emphasizing the theme of passion and desire.
In many ways, "Fire and Rain" is a classic love song that focuses on the intense passion between two people. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is both exhilarating and dangerous, with the flames of desire threatening to consume everything in their path.
Line by Line Meaning
You're ridin' in my car
I have given you a ride in my car
I turn on the radio
I switch on the car stereo system
I'm pulling you closer
I am pulling you nearer to myself
But you keep telling me no
But you keep refusing my advances
You say you don't like it
You claim to dislike my approach
But I know that you're a liar
But I am aware that your words are false
'Cause when we kiss
Because whenever we engage in a kiss
Late at night (mm-mm-mm)
In the late hours of the night
You're takin' me home
You are accompanying me to my home
You say you want to stay
You express a desire to remain with me
But I want you to go
But I actually want you to depart
I say I don't love you
I claim to not have love feelings for you
But you know I'm a liar
But you are aware that I am being dishonest
You had a hold on me
You possessed a great influence on my being
Right from the start
From the very beginning of our encounters
A grip so tight
A grasp so firm and controlling
I couldn't tear it apart
I could not escape from its clutches
My nerves all jumpin'
My nervous system in a state of agitation
Actin' like a fool
Behaving in a silly or irrational manner
Your kisses my burn
Your kisses scorch me
But my heart... Stays (stays)... Cool (cool)
But my emotions remain calm and subdued
Well, Romeo and Juliet
A reference to the classic love story of Romeo and Juliet
Samson and Delilah
A reference to the biblical narrative of Samson and Delilah
Baby you can bet
You can be sure that
They were burnin' with desire
They experienced a passionate longing for each other
If I say split
If I say we should break up
Then you know that I'd be lyin'
Then you know that I would not be truthful
I know that you'd be lyin'
I know that you would also be dishonest
Can't resist your tender lips
I cannot resist your affectionate mouth
Oh when we kiss
Oh, when we lock our lips
I'm on fire
I feel a burning excitement
Your tenderness
Your gentle lovingness
Gives me desire
Stirs up my longing
I can't resist (I can't resist)
I am powerless to resist
Your tender lips (your tender lips)
Your gentle, supple mouth
Fire
A metaphorical use of 'fire' to indicate passion and desire
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