Burn It Up
R. Kelly Lyrics

Oh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about what is to come.

Burn it up
Asking the girl to dance in a way that sets the floor on fire and create an atmosphere of heat.

Girl make it hot like the roof is on fire
Asking the girl to dance in a way that makes the surroundings feel very hot and steamy.

Girl the way you dance you are my one desire
Expressing the desire to be close to the girl because of how well she dances.

Come on
Encouraging the girl to continue dancing and make it hotter.

So hot you're one fire (oh-oh-oh-oh) (come on)
Saying that the girl is so hot that her body is on fire and keep it up.

When you roll it
Referring to the girl's dance moves, which are seductive and sexy.

I can't control it
Expressing the sense of fascination and desire towards the girl's dance moves.

And when you throw it
Referring to the girl's dance moves, which are wild and hard to predict.

It's hard to catch it (come on)
Suggesting that the girl's dance moves are hard to keep up with but keep going.

And when you shake it
Referring to the girl's dance moves, which are fast-paced and provocative.

I pray you don't break it
Saying that her dance moves are so mesmerizing that they can cause viewers to be afraid she might hurt herself.

And when you drop it
Referring to the girl's dance moves, which involve sudden and swift movements that excite the audience.

Girl I cannot take it (come on)
Expressing how passionate the observer is about the girl's dancing.

Something about the way you move (hey)
Praising the girl for her exceptional dance moves that are enticing and seductive.

Sweat is dripping all over you (hey) (come on)
Acknowledging the intensity of the dance, which is causing the girl to sweat and encouraging her to keep it up.

The way you let the beat take over you (hey)
Suggesting that the girl has put herself fully into her dance and is not holding back anything.

Baby don't stop, keep it going make it hot (hey) (come on)
Encouraging the girl to continue with the seductive moves to make it hotter.

The way you put your back in motion (mama)
Describing how the girl moves her back in a way that is sexually enticing.

Oh I love you the way you freakin' it (mama) (come on)
Expressing admiration and love for the girl's dance moves.

You got me comin' out of VIP (mama)
Suggesting that the girl's dancing has caught the observer's attention and caused him to leave his reserved area.

Cause you look like the girl in my dreams (mama) (come on)
Saying that the girl is exactly what the observer has been looking for and fantasizing about.

I step up in the club (come on)
Describing the observer's entry into the club where he sees the girl dance.

First thing I see is you freakin' it (come on)
Stating that the first thing that caught the observer's attention in the club was the girl's dance moves.

Your eyes and body language (come on)
Suggesting that the girl's eyes and body movements are captivating the observer.

Tells me you want me to hit it (come on)
Suggesting that the girl's body language is inviting the observer to join her.

Well I say girl
Suggesting that the observer has approached the girl to ask her to dance.

Back that thing up to me
Asking the girl to bring her body closer to his.

Closer (oh)
Asking the girl to come even closer to him.

A little closer
Asking the girl to move her body closer to his in a more intimate way.

Work it
Encouraging the girl to put more effort into her dance moves.

Come on and shake it on me now
Asking the girl to dance provocatively in his presence.

Girl it's getting heated now
Noting the rising temperature and more sizzling atmosphere in the room because of the girl's dance moves.

It's time to put this club on fire now
Stating how the girl's dance moves have made the temperature of the club rise incredibly and ultimately, set the entire club on fire in excitement.

Calor (oh-oh) Sudor (ah-ah)
Using Spanish words to describe the hot and sweaty atmosphere created by the girl's dance moves.

Bailando reggaetón
Describing the type of dance moves the girl is making.

Sigue bailando y no pare'
Asking the girl to keep her dance moves going and never stop.

Pide más, quiere más pégate y dale
Asking the girl to indulge more in the dance and get closer to make it hotter.