Fire
Red Hot Chili Peppers Lyrics
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You don't care for me I don't care about that
You got a new fool hah I like it like that
I have only one burning desire
Oh, can I make love with your fire?
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire oh yeah
Now listen to this baby
And stop acting so crazy
You say your mom ain't home ain't my concern
Just don't play with me and you won't get burned
I have only one burning desire
Oh, I'm gonna, me, do it in your fire
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire oh yeah
Oh move over over,
And let Mr. Huckleberry take over,
You know he's bad, you know he drowns,
You know who he gives it to, yeah
That's right, now dig this
You try to give me your money you better save it babe
Save it for your rainy day I have only one burning desire
Oh, can I make love over your fire?
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Let me stand next to your fire
You better slide you ass over, girl
'Cause I'm coming through once and I'm coming the way you must be
The song "Fire" by Red Hot Chili Peppers is a classic rock song that has been covered by various artists throughout the years. The song was originally written and performed by Jimi Hendrix, but the Red Hot Chili Peppers put their own spin on it with their version. The lyrics to the song are about a man who is attracted to a woman's fiery personality and wants to be close to her. The phrase "let me stand next to your fire" is a metaphor for wanting to be close to someone who is passionate and intense.
The first verse of the song talks about how the woman does not care for the man, but he does not care about that. She has moved on to a new "fool," but he likes it that way. He then states that he has only one burning desire, which is to make love with her fire. The chorus repeats the phrase "let me stand next to your fire" and includes a funky beat that is typical of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' style.
The second verse continues with the man saying he does not care if the woman's mother is not home, but she should not play with him or she will get burned. He then reiterates his desire to make love in her fire. The bridge of the song features some spoken word lyrics where the man says he is taking over and he is bad. The final verse talks about how the woman should save her money because he only has one burning desire, which again is to make love with her fire.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are full of sexual innuendos and metaphors about passion and intensity. The funky guitar riff and upbeat tempo of the song make it a classic rock hit that is still popular today.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't care for me I don't care about that
I am aware that you do not care for me, but I am not bothered by it.
You got a new fool hah I like it like that
I see that you have found someone new, and surprisingly, I am happy about it.
I have only one burning desire
I have a strong desire for something that I cannot ignore.
Oh, can I make love with your fire?
I want to experience your passion and energy in an intimate way.
Let me stand next to your fire (funky funky fire)
Allow me to be close to your intense energy and passion.
Now listen to this baby
Pay attention to what I am saying now.
And stop acting so crazy
Please stop behaving in a strange or erratic way.
You say your mom ain't home ain't my concern
It does not matter to me that your mother is not home.
Just don't play with me and you won't get burned
If you treat me with respect and do not try to deceive me, you will not face negative consequences.
Oh, I'm gonna, me, do it in your fire
I am going to indulge in your passion and energy in a very intimate way.
Oh move over over,
Please move over and allow me to get closer.
And let Mr. Huckleberry take over,
Allow me to take control and lead the way.
You know he's bad, you know he drowns,
I may be reckless and dangerous, but I possess an undeniable magnetism.
You know who he gives it to, yeah
You know who I am giving all of my energy and attention to.
You try to give me your money you better save it babe
If you are trying to bribe me with money, keep it for yourself.
Save it for your rainy day I have only one burning desire
I am not interested in your money, I only have one strong desire.
You better slide your ass over, girl
You should move over and make room for me.
'Cause I'm coming through once and I'm coming the way you must be
I am going to come through with all of my energy and passion, the way you should also be embracing yours.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMI HENDRIX
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@user-yz4jo8uk6w
The fact that the producers told rhcp to try & calm down the crowd & they come out and play this is fucking savage 😂
@ARO323
Absolutely the best fuck you they could have given to ‘the man’ 🤣
@user-mk6rg6ef8s
This is not true, the song was on the original setlist, and Hendrix's relatives asked to play a song in his honor.
@ClickToPreview
I was there in the crowd. Maybe it was on the setlist, but it pretty much happened on cue then (!) as morons had lit the outer barrier of the venue on fire a few minutes earlier.
@neshnevin9786
This video is just overwhelming. A massive fire in the audience and Flea playing completely in the nude while the whole band plays an impeccable cover of one of Jimmy Hendrix's best songs.
@jeremypr
100%, so epic. rock n roll
@gioravalico550
agreed. seriously one of the best rock'n'roll videos on youtube. 2:46 of pure juice.. this belongs in a museum.
@km6xu
@@jeremypr, yep, this one definitely "goes to eleven." :)
@renansantos5965
closer to the 2000 year. This is a moment in history that never will happen something similar.
@Scramble4r
I was there!