Hot Stuff
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics


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Well I tried
But I won't give in
That's alright
'Cause I'm going to win
Now I know
I've got to let you go
Now I see
You were never meant for me

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Oh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back

I remember the love in your eye
When you took my hand and said goodbye
I don't know where the river flows
But now I'm free
I'm not going to go down again

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it (Come on)
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight (Baby, baby)
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it (I got to feel it)
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back

Hot, hot, hot
Hot, hot, hot
Hot, hot, hot
Hot, hot, hot

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight (Baby, tonight)
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, I need it (Baby, I need it)
Looking for your hot stuff
Baby, tonight (Baby, tonight)
I want your hot stuff
I got to feel it (I got to feel it)
Got to have your hot stuff
Got to have your love tonight

Oh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back

Oh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah

Oh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Pussycat Dolls song "Hot Stuff" are about a woman who has realized that she needs to let go of a man who was never meant for her. She tries to resist the temptation to go back to him, but she still wants his affection and the physical connection they have. The catchy line "looking for your hot stuff, baby, tonight" implies that she is searching for the physical aspect of their relationship that only he can provide. However, she is trying to convince herself that she won't go back to him by saying "well, I tried, but I won't give in," as if she is fighting her own desires. Ultimately, the song is a battle between her heart and mind, but she knows that she deserves something better.


The upbeat tempo and the use of "hot" throughout the song make it a great dance tune that encourages letting go and moving forward. The Pussycat Dolls were known for their empowering pop anthems, and "Hot Stuff" is no exception. It's a song that speaks to anyone who has been in a toxic relationship and found the strength to walk away. The repetition of the phrase "I want you back" adds to the song's catchiness and reflects the inner turmoil of someone who is trying to resist their desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I tried
I put effort in


But I won't give in
But I won't give up my beliefs or values


That's alright
That is acceptable


'Cause I'm going to win
Because eventually, I will succeed in my goals


Now I know
I understand now


I've got to let you go
I have to move on from you


Now I see
I have gained perspective


You were never meant for me
We were never supposed to be together


Looking for your hot stuff
Searching for the passion and excitement you bring


Baby, I need it
I long for it


Tonight
In the present moment


I want your hot stuff
I desire your passionate love


I got to feel it
I need to experience it


Got to have your hot stuff
I must have your passionate love


Got to have your love tonight
I need to feel your love right now


I remember the love in your eye
I recall the affection you once had for me


When you took my hand and said goodbye
When you left me despite our shared love


I don't know where the river flows
I'm unsure where life will take me


But now I'm free
But now I am unencumbered by our relationship


I'm not going to go down again
I won't allow myself to become emotionally damaged again


Hot, hot, hot
Passionate, passionate, passionate


Looking for your hot stuff
Searching for the passion and excitement you bring


Baby, tonight
In the present moment


I want you back
I still yearn for our past relationship


Tell me that you
Please say that you


Do yeah
Feel that way too




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Faltermeyer, Keith Forsey, Pete Bellotte

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Comments from YouTube:

@viniciusmartinho6985

melhor grupo ❤❤❤

@yanagoncharuk7591

Melody has an amazing and so strong voice. Love it

@CarpetStainRemover

Melodie's voice is amazing!!

@itscamelacabeyosir

Nicole and Carmit slayed this performance. These two voices are amazing together <3

@michaelanderson5016

What about melody

@crybibicry

@Michael Anderson no

@michaelanderson5016

Abel Bane melody is a great singer

@crybibicry

@Michael Anderson that's why they replaced her as the lead, you need to watch their debut performance MTV ASIA 2004, her version of I hate this part, their performance of A whole lotta love, AMA, her solo at MOSCOW.... she can't be the lead 'cause she ruins every song!

@scooskistar4048

@Abel Bane which of their song is called AMA never heard of that

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@JordiVanderwaal

Back in the day, this was my favourite track of PCD (album). I liked Don't Cha and I Don't Need A Man a lot, but not as much as this one. Then I got hooked with Buttons, and still am. I'm glad they're back (even without Melody).

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