Her music is centered on her singing, in a fairly low register and a traditional bluesy-jazz style, and her piano playing, which is technically accomplished. Her repertoire includes many of her own compositions, but also a selection of standards drawn mostly from the classic-rock genre; examples include "Ode to Billie Joe," "A Taste of Honey," and "Black Magic Woman." She is known for her apparent above-average intelligence and vocabulary, which results in complex and witty lyrics. Her last album to date, Mythologies is a set of songs based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. In September 2008, Patricia is releasing "The Cole Porter Mix," a collection of Patricia's renditions of the Porter songbook along with three Barber originals inspired by Cole Porter.
Patricia Barber is a lesbian. Interviews with her suggests that she does not try to hide this fact, but that she 'tires' of the public interest in her sexuality – disliking the fact that it contributes to her fame.
Her albums Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, Companion, Nightclub, Verse have been reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on SACD and limited edition 45 rpm 1/2 speed mastered, 180 gram audiophile vinyl.
Light My Fire
Patricia Barber Lyrics
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That it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I were to say to you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Fire
The time
To hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Girl now we could 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
The time
To hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Girl now we could only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre
Common baby light my fire
Common baby light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
The lyrics to Patricia Barber's song "Light My Fire" are more than just a simple love song about wanting to ignite passion between two people. The lyrics also touch on the theme of hesitation and the fear of failure when it comes to love. The opening lines, "You know that it would be untrue, you know that I would be a liar if I were to say to you, girl, we couldn't get much higher," suggest that the singer is hesitant to express their true feelings, but at the same time, they are aware that they are holding back. The following lines, "Come on baby, light my fire, try to set the night on fire," encourage the other person to take a risk and ignite the passion between them.
As the song progresses, the theme of hesitation becomes even more prominent, as the lyrics repeat the phrase "The time to hesitate is through." This suggests that the singer wants to move forward with the relationship but fears the negative consequences that may arise from doing so. The line "And our love become a funeral pyre" implies that there is a chance that the relationship may not work out and it could end badly.
Overall, the lyrics to "Light My Fire" are a call to action for both the singer and the person they are addressing. It encourages them to take a risk and light the fire of passion between them, all while reminding them of the potential risks and consequences that come along with doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
You know
I want to be transparent and honest with you
That it would be untrue
If I were to hide my true intentions from you, it would be dishonest
You know that I would be a liar
I am aware that if I acted otherwise, I would be lying to you
If I were to say to you
If I were to speak my mind right now
Girl we couldn't get much higher
We have reached the peak of our joy and excitement in this relationship
Come on baby, light my fire
I am longing for you to ignite my passion and enthusiasm for life
Try to set the night on
Let us create an unforgettable, fiery romance
Fire
Let's make it hot and passionate
The time
This moment
To hesitate is through
It is time to act without fear or doubt
No time to wallow in the mire
We cannot waste our time in negative emotions and actions
Girl now we could only lose
If we fail to seize this opportunity, we risk losing everything we have
And our love become a funeral pyre
If we do not act fast, our love will burn out and die slowly
Common baby light my fire
I want you to ignite my soul and make me feel alive
Try to set the night on fire
Let's make this night unforgettable and full of passion
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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