Light My Fire
Shirley Bassey & 12 Tree Lyrics

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You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher

Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire

The time to hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Try now we can only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre

Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah

The time to hesitate is through
No time to wallow in the mire
Try now we can only lose
And our love become a funeral pyre

Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah

You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn't get much higher

Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
Try to set the night on fire

Try to set the night on fire
Try to set the night on fire

Overall Meaning

Shirley Bassey's cover of "Light My Fire" is a sensual and explosive rendition of The Doors' classic hit. The lyrics exude passion and urgency, making it clear that the singer wants someone to ignite their desires. The opening lines address the fact that the singer cannot lie to their love interest and acknowledge that they can get higher together. The repeated plea to "light my fire" is a metaphor for the singer's desire to experience a deep and meaningful connection, physically and emotionally, with their partner.

The second verse continues the sense of urgency from the previous verses. The singer asserts that it's time to stop hesitating and to take action. They argue that the only way to know if their love will succeed is to try. The use of the phrase "funeral pyre" to describe the potential destruction of their relationship adds a layer of ominousness to the lyrics.

Overall, the song is a powerful expression of desire, with Shirley Bassey's emotive vocals bringing the lyrics to life. It's a reminder of the power of language to evoke emotions and connect with others.

Line by Line Meaning

You know that it would be untrue
I acknowledge that what I am about to say may sound unbelievable or hard to accept.

You know that I would be a liar
I am aware that you might doubt my honesty, but I am telling the truth.

If I was to say to you
What I am about to say is an invitation or request directed at you.

Girl, we couldn't get much higher
Our emotional and physical connection is already strong, but there is potential for us to reach a higher level of intimacy.

Come on baby, light my fire
I want you to ignite my passion and desire for you.

Try to set the night on fire
Let's unleash our passion and make it an unforgettable, fiery night.

The time to hesitate is through
We have been waiting for the right moment long enough, it's time for us to take action.

No time to wallow in the mire
We should not waste time feeling sorry for ourselves, but rather act on our desires.

Try now we can only lose
There is nothing to lose by trying, but everything to gain.

And our love become a funeral pyre
If we don't take action, our love could die out and become a tragic end to what could have been special.

Try to set the night on fire, yeah
I am emphasizing the urgency and importance of igniting our passion and making this a memorable night.

Try to set the night on fire
This line is a repetition to drive home the central theme of the song; to ignite passion and desire.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek

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