Hot Potato
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This song's about a girl called a hot potato
She couldn't learn to dance, so, I had to make her
And I call her my hot potato
'Cause she can dance all around the floor
There it goes
She can't dance but I know I'll make her
She's so dumb, she can't see
Her lack of ability is killing me
She's gotta be a hot potato
She's gotta be a hot potato
Soon, she's got to learn to rock
She's got to learn to roll
She's got to learn to move
She's got to get some soul
Oh baby, get up off that chair
Hold my hand, you'll soon be there
Dance with me baby, my baby's a hot potato
You gotta be a hot potato, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm gonna take you
Take you downtown
I'm gonna show you the bright lights
Show you around
You'll soon learn to dance
Like you've never done before
You'll learn to rock
You'll learn to shake the floor
My baby's a hot potato
Bound to be a hot potato yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, she's dancing now
Oh, she learnt so fast
Down and around she goes
Up and down, round and round
Up and down, round and round
Oh hot potato, hot potato
So, you've learned
You know what to do
Now, you're my girl
You're gonna love me true
I'm gonna kiss you, I'm gonna take you out
There ain't no barriers, now, we can shout, alright
Oh, we're both hot potatos
We're both hot potatos, now, right now
Away we go
We're going round and round
Away we go
We're going round and round
Oh, up and down
Oh, up and down
Oh, up and down, baby
Oh, up and down, baby
Work it out
We're both hot potatos
We're both hot potatos now
SIREN.'s song "Hot Potato" is a lighthearted and upbeat tune that tells the story of a guy trying to teach his girlfriend how to dance. The playful and humorous lyrics describe the girl as a "hot potato" who can't dance, but the guy is determined to make her learn. He promises to take her out and show her the bright lights of the town, and eventually, she learns to dance and becomes a "hot potato" herself.
The song starts with the describing the girl as a hot potato, who he had to teach to dance. He repeats that phrase throughout the song and finally ends the song by stating "We're both hot potatoes now". The lyrics have an energetic, hopeful and playful tone to them, and the overall message is that with a little patience and determination, even the most uncoordinated person can become a good dancer.
The chorus, "You gotta be a hot potato, yeah, yeah, yeah," is a play on words, as "hot potato" is normally used to describe a difficult situation that is passed around quickly to avoid responsibility. In this case, the guy is taking on the responsibility of teaching his girlfriend how to dance, but he's also using the phrase to describe her newfound dance skills.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby's a hot potato
This song's about a girl called a hot potato
She can't dance but I know I'll make her
She couldn't learn to dance, so, I had to make her
She's so dumb, she can't see
Her lack of ability is killing me
She's gotta be a hot potato
And I call her my hot potato
Soon, she's got to learn to rock
She's got to learn to move
Oh baby, get up off that chair
Hold my hand, you'll soon be there
You gotta be a hot potato, yeah, yeah, yeah
Dance with me baby, my baby's a hot potato
My baby's a hot potato
She's gotta be a hot potato
Bound to be a hot potato yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, she learnt so fast
Up and down, round and round
Down and around she goes
So, you've learned
You'll soon learn to dance
Now, you're my girl
We're both hot potatos
Oh, up and down
Oh, we're both hot potatos
Work it out
Away we go, we're going round and round
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID JOHN CLAGUE, KEVIN COYNE, NICK CUDWORTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thomas Welraeds
So great!!
Templeton Parceley
Kevin Coyne!!
Александр I
voice like Jim Morrison!
Torbjörn Likvern
Nope.
vanikat2
He was asked and said no, Didn´t want wear leather trousers for the end of his life.