Sex On Fire
Shirley Adamson Lyrics

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Lay where you're laying
Don't make a sound
I know they're watching
Watching
All the commotion
The kiddie like play
It has people talking
Talking

You
Your sex is on fire
The dark of the alley
The breaking of day
Head while I'm driving
I'm driving
Soft lips are open
Them knuckles are pale
Feels like you're dying
You're dying
You
Your sex is on fire
Consumed
With what's to transpire
Hot as a fever
Rattle of bones
I could just taste it
Taste it
But it's not forever
But it's just tonight
Oh we're still the greatest
The greatest
The greatest
You
Your sex is on fire
You
Your sex is on fire
Consumed
With what's to transpire
And you
Your sex is on fire

Consumed
With what's to transpire

Overall Meaning

Shirley Adamson's song "Sex on Fire" is a passionate, intense ode to the consuming, all-encompassing nature of desire. The lyrics are visceral, poetic, and erotic in equal measure, combining powerful imagery with a primal sense of urgency and longing.

The song opens with a sense of secrecy and danger, as the singer urges their lover to be silent, aware that they are being watched. The potent sexuality of the couple's encounter has caught the attention of those around them, and the suggestion of a "kiddie like play" adds a layer of taboo and taboo-breaking to the mix.

As the song progresses, the intensity only grows, with the singer's descriptions of their lover's body becoming more and more explicit. They describe the "soft lips" and "pale knuckles" of their partner, suggesting both the physical pleasure of the encounter and the emotional intensity of the connection.

Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the fleeting nature of desire, recognizing that the intense feelings they are experiencing will not last forever. However, in this moment, they are "still the greatest" and consumed by the overwhelming power of their passion.

Overall, "Sex on Fire" is a song about the raw, primal nature of sexuality and desire, unencumbered by societal norms or expectations. It is a celebration of carnal pleasure and connection, set against a backdrop of danger and excitement.

Line by Line Meaning

Lay where you're laying
Stay still and don't move from where you are.

Don't make a sound
Be quiet and don't speak out loud.

I know they're watching
I'm aware that people are observing us.

All the commotion
The noise and activity around us.

The kiddie like play
Childish behavior that others are gossiping about.

It has people talking
Our actions have caused a stir among others.

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire are intense and overwhelming.

The dark of the alley
The dimly lit path we're on.

The breaking of day
The start of a new day as night turns to morning.

Head while I'm driving
You're giving me oral sex while I'm operating the vehicle.

I'm driving
I'm behind the wheel of the vehicle.

Soft lips are open
Your mouth is open and your lips are tender.

Them knuckles are pale
Your hands are tightly clenched.

Feels like you're dying
The moment is so intense that it feels like you're close to death.

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire are intense and overwhelming.

Consumed with what's to transpire
Overwhelmed with anticipation of what will happen next.

Hot as a fever
The moment is charged with intense heat and desire.

Rattle of bones
The physical sensations of our bodies colliding and shaking.

I could just taste it
I can feel the passion and excitement building up to the point where it's almost tangible.

But it's not forever
This moment of passion and desire is only temporary.

But it's just tonight
This moment of passion and desire will only last for this one night.

Oh we're still the greatest
Despite the temporary nature of this moment, we can still revel in the greatness of it.

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire are intense and overwhelming.

Consumed with what's to transpire
Overwhelmed with anticipation of what will happen next.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill, Caleb Followill

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