Bassist John Taylor said on the creation of the song: "What we really wanted to do was put this drummer out there in a way that we felt he deserved, so that song particularly was sort of designed to really showcase Tony. I flew to Nassau in the Bahamas, which was where Robert Palmer lived at the time, and played him the demo that Andy and I had written and said, 'We've got this idea that we're calling "Some Like It Hot."' And he just looked at me and said, 'And some sweat when the heat is on.' I was, like, 'Yes! That'll do...'"
The Power Station were living a lavish, drug-fueled lifestyle during the recording of the album, which made focusing difficult. "I had to be, like, strapped to the desk if I was gonna get a bass line finished, because I was just all over the place," John Taylor said.
Some Like It Hot
The Power Station Lyrics
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I know you're qualified, are you gonna do it
Don't be so circumscribed, are you gonna do it
Just get yourself untied, are you gonna do it
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry
The girl is at your side, are you gonna do it
She wants to be your bride, are you gonna do it
She wants to multiply, are you gonna do it
I know you won't be satisfied until you do it
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some like it hot, some like it hot
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry
Some like it hot, some like it hot
Some like it hot, some like it hot
The Power Station's song "Some Like it Hot" is a classic 80s tune about the undeniable allure of passion and heat. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their desires and let go, to give into the moment and feel the fire burning within them. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, declaring the need for multiplication and questioning whether or not the listener is truly ready to embrace the intensity of their desires.
The lyrics continue to push the listener out of their comfort zone, urging them to shed their inhibitions and take risks. The chorus emphasizes the diverse ways in which people respond to heat, with some embracing it fully and others struggling to keep up. Despite these differences, the song encourages everyone to turn up the heat and indulge in their desires until they "fry". The final repetition of "some like it hot" feels almost like an affirmation or mantra, driving home the idea that heat is an undeniable force that cannot be ignored.
Overall, the lyrics of "Some Like it Hot" celebrate the idea of unbridled passion and encourage listeners to embrace their desires no matter where they lead them.
Line by Line Meaning
We want to multiply, are you gonna do it
We want to have sex, are you interested?
I know you're qualified, are you gonna do it
I know you're experienced, are you interested?
Don't be so circumscribed, are you gonna do it
Don't be so limited, are you interested?
Just get yourself untied, are you gonna do it
Just loosen up, are you interested?
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the sexual tension, it's time to make a decision
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Feel the passion igniting, whether you're ready or not
Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some people enjoy passion and some struggle under pressure
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some people feel overwhelmed and can't continue
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some people enjoy intensity, but you can't know until you experience it
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry
Some people enjoy intense passion, so let's increase the intensity
The girl is at your side, are you gonna do it
The girl wants to have sex with you, are you interested?
She wants to be your bride, are you gonna do it
She wants to marry you, are you interested?
She wants to multiply, are you gonna do it
She wants to have children with you, are you interested?
I know you won't be satisfied until you do it
I know you won't be content until we have sex
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BARRY JOHN JOSEPH PALMER, CHARLOTTE THORPE, JOSEPHINE ELLEN DE SOUSA-REAY
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We want to multiply, are you gonna do it
I know you're qualified, are you gonna do it
Don't be so circumscribed, are you gonna do it
Just get yourself untied, are you gonna do it
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry
The girl is at your side, are you gonna do it
She wants to be your bride, are you gonna do it
She wants to multiply, are you gonna do it
I know you won't be satisfied until you do it
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry
Feel the heat pushing you to decide
Feel the heat burning you up, ready or not
Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on
Some feel the heat and decide that they can't go on
Some like it hot, but you can't tell how hot 'til you try
Some like it hot, so let's turn up the heat 'til we fry
Some like it hot, some like it hot
Some like it hot, some like it hot
Some like it hot, some like it hot
Some like it hot, some like it hot
@micheleatlilacsrust5785
Robert Palmer was one of the best & underrated singers of the 1980's. His vocal here is remarkable. RIP.
@erehistruth2356
I completely agree.
@sazonsongs
Agreed. He killed it on bang a gong too.
@artheisenbergscourier5726
80's?? He is an all time great!!
@micheleatlilacsrust5785
@Art HeisenbergsCourier his hey day was the 80's so relax chief
@aerohard
Underrated? That word, I do not think it means what you think it means.
@markwaters7760
The Power Station...quite possibly the most underrated band of the 80s. Great drums. Fantastic Bass and lead guitar! And of course the incomparable voice and class of Robert Palmer. Coolest guy of the 80s!
@JeffC-fq1be
Nonsense. NOT underrated.
@bryanpipofilippoolsen3318
power station es la repich, es lo mejor lastima que no se pudo mas
@stoots1000
John Taylor's an amazing bass player always did a great job in Duran Duran and Arcadia