Light My Fire
Pras Michel Lyrics

Yo (uh, what, yo, uh-huh) ha, yeah yeah
Introduction and expression of excitement

Yeah, eh-heh, alright (mmm, uh, uhhh)
Confirmation and approval

Good morning light my fire baby woo; woo, woo!
Asking the girl to charm him in pleasant way

Ohhh-oh-ohhhh, girl you make me feel fine
Expressing the happiness and satisfaction taken from the girl

(Yeah, uhh, ha ha)
Interruption to express agreement and laugh

Dan-na-dah-doo-doo-dah! Ohh-oh-ohhhh
Impulse sounds to express craziness and excitement

Dan-na-dah-doo-doo-dah!
Impulse sounds to express craziness and excitement

Well I was born a mixed breed, a planted seed
Introducing himself and telling he is of mixed origin

Mixed with some weed and a lil' bit of Hennessy
Jokingly associating his genealogy with weed and a popular liquor

When I bleed, I love to believe
Expressing his love for himself and confidence

That a friend in need is a friend indeed
Believing in the importance of real friendship

Where da bumba claat, where da bumba ras
Using Jamaican slang to inquire about some people

Forget me not, dem know a Super Pras
Introducing himself again with self-proclaimed style

Blueberry don't start no fight
Referring to a song of his rival rapper, advising against starting a feud

Sean Paul tell 'em pass the light
Referencing another popular rapper, telling him to pass him the torch

Eighty bars but your 16 ain't worth the spit
Using rap jargon to criticize other artists' work

Money cars and fame is that all you get?
Wondering if that is all that some rappers care about

Pride and respect in the street, that's not all I got
Claiming to have more values and principles

Silly boy come test, cause dem wield de shot
Challenging others to test him, as he has power

Seckle de violence, bad boy move in silence
Speaking in Jamaican slang and advising against being violent

Give them some guidance, they need to see the science
Suggesting that people need good advice and explanations

(Fire that's richer than ??) Well speak up
Referencing something that is great, asking others to clarify

And through your minutes of fame I kept my FEET up
Boasting that others come and go, while he endures

C'mon and light my fire, babyyy, ohh-oh-ohhhh
Repeating the chorus that asks the girl to seductively charm him

Kiss the sun let's get higher, hi-ii-iiigh
Inviting the girl to be happy and wild together

They don't think we're gonna make it, ohh-oh-ohhhh
Overcoming adversity and people's disbelief

But the world let's just take it, hi-ii-iiigh
Seizing the opportunities presented by the world

Well I was often told I was off my road
Referring to criticisms that he received

Never sold my soul for the glitter of gold
Stating that he has not betrayed himself for money

Let the truth be told, I made the mold
Reinforcing his originality and creativity

23 years old, 20 million sold
Boasting his past commercial success

Y'all dream of half-a-mill, lookin for your next meal
Comparing himself to other rappers who aim for less

Ask the guerillas, I signed my own deal
Referring to his colleagues in the music industry, stating his own autonomy

Movies, clothing, ma I'm so ill
Listing other ventures he has undertaken with success

Mash up the dancefloor (yo Pras chill!)
Impulsively inviting people to dance, including himself

Man SECKLE, I'm bumpin like a kettle {*whistle*}
Adopting Jamaican patois and telling others to relax, as he can perform well

You don't hear the sound bustin your vessel? {Brrap!}
Asking others if they can feel his music's impact, with an interjection

And for my enemies, scope 'em like the Kennedy's
Threatening his rivals with violence

You think I'm lyin? Go and ask the ReFugees
Referring to his band, whose members can attest to his attitude

40 days 40 nights I was off the scene
Describing his absence from music, as if he were on a biblical journey

Cocked back my style with a gangsta lean
Asserting that he has come back strong and confident

Kept my ears to the streets and my hands been clean
Suggesting that he has been aware of the trends and avoided trouble

Servin rice and beans while I plot and scheme
Hinting that he has planned his comeback while living humbly

Back by the 18, we buffalo soldiers
Referring to Bob Marley's song, identifying himself as a warrior

Rude bwoy run 'way, I thought I told ya
Continuing the Jamaican-style bravado and claiming victory

Guns too big to fight in a holster
Suggesting that he is dangerous and powerful

Still stay true to my roots and culture
Claiming that he has not forgotten his origin

When we comin rushin in best be afraid
Warning others that he and his group can be violent

We take a flag when we march in our parade
Symbolizing that he and his group are proud and victorious

Brooklyn, Trini, Jamaican, Haitian
Listing the places where he and his group come from

We built to rule like United Nation
Comparing his group's diversity and global reach to that of the UN

Still Pras fat hooks I'm no Nas
Acknowledging a fellow rapper's fame, while asserting his own style

Type bars through wars ain't no scars
Imploring the message that he can perform well without getting hurt

Took the pilgramage to conquer Rome
Using a religious metaphor of overcoming adversity and reaching success

Dethroned Caesar, guerillas now they're home, ba-by!
Claiming that he and his group have won against their opponents, and are now victorious and content

Yeah, guerillas baby, you don't see us comin
Using guerrilla tactics to assert supremacy

Brrap, brrap, lights out, ah-heh-heh
Finishing with aggressive and euphoric noises