Peter Bellotte (born 28 August 1947) is a British songwriter and record pro… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Bellotte (born 28 August 1947) is a British songwriter and record producer, most famous for his main body of work with Donna Summer alongside his partner Giorgio Moroder. Among his list of artists produced and written for are Janet Jackson, Elton John, Cliff Richard, Shalamar, Tina Turner, The Three Degrees and Melba Moore. His greatest success, with Donna Summer, is Hot Stuff, which has been covered by numerous artists. This also applies to I Feel Love and Love to Love You Baby.

On 20 September 2004 Bellotte was honoured at the Dance Music Hall of Fame ceremony, held in New York, where he was inducted for his many outstanding achievements and contributions as producer and songwriter.

Hot Stuff
Peter Bellotte Lyrics

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Well I tried
But I won't give in
That's alright
'Cause I'm going to win
Now I know
I've got to let you go
Now I see
You were never meant for me

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Oh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back

I remember the love in your eye
When you took my hand and said goodbye
I don't know where the river flows
But now I'm free
I'm not going to go down again

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it (Come on)
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight (Baby, baby)
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it (I got to feel it)
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back

Hot, hot, hot
Hot, hot, hot
Hot, hot, hot
Hot, hot, hot

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight (Baby, tonight)
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it (Baby, I need it)
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight (Baby, tonight)
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it (I got to feel it)
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Oh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back

Oh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah

Oh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah

Tell me that you
Do yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter Bellotte's "Hot Stuff" can be interpreted as being about a man who is mourning a lost love but is determined to move on and find someone new. He is fighting the temptation to give in to his feelings and wants, knowing that it will not lead to the ultimate fulfillment he desires. He remembers the love he once had with this person and acknowledges that it is over, and that they were never truly meant to be together. However, he still desires someone who has that "hot stuff" that he craves, someone who can make him feel truly alive and connected. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and longing for this "hot stuff," which seems to represent more than just physical desire, but also a deep emotional connection that the singer is searching for.

Overall, "Hot Stuff" is a song that explores the complex emotions of love and desire, and the quest for true connection. It speaks to the universal theme of searching for love and fulfillment, and the struggle to move on from past hurts and disappointments.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I tried
I put effort into making our relationship work

But I won't give in
Despite our challenges, I will not give up

That's alright
I'm okay with the outcome

'Cause I'm going to win
I will come out victorious

Now I know
I understand

I've got to let you go
I need to move on from this relationship

Now I see
I have gained clarity

You were never meant for me
Our love was not meant to be

Looking for your hot stuff
I am searching for your affections

Baby, I need it
This is a necessity for me

Looking for your hot stuff
I am in pursuit of your love

Baby, tonight
I want it tonight

I want your hot stuff
I desire love from you

I got to feel it
It's a must that I experience your love

Got to have your hot stuff
I need your love

Got to have your love tonight
I must have your love tonight

Ooh yeah
Expressing excitement

I want you back
I desire to reconcile with you

I remember the love in your eye
I recall how you looked at me with love before

When you took my hand and said goodbye
During our breakup, you held my hand and said goodbye

I don't know where the river flows
I don't know where our individual paths will take us

But now I'm free
I feel liberated and unburdened by that relationship

I'm not going to go down again
I won't be in that same position again

Hot, hot, hot
Expressing desire and passion

Tell me that you
I want you to express something to me

Do yeah
Confirm that you will do it/that it is true

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Harold Faltermeyer, Keith Forsey, Pete Bellotte

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