The track was covered in 1995 by DJ Miko, giving the tune a contemporary dance music twist, and later partially covered by The Pussycat Dolls in their 2005 debut album PCD.
Hot Stuff
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@spannycat2
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
Ooh 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…
@rafinha1cpd
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
Ooh 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
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
I want you back
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
Ooh yeah
Tell me that you
Do yeah
@josephlewis9237
Love this song. It's one of my favourite songs. The Pussycat Dolls made it their own and I love it when people cover songs like this. I find it very enjoyable.
@Christinafan2002
This song should have gotten some airplay. Hell, I can hear them playing this in a club, or it at least sounds like a song that should have been getting played in a dance club.
@ryanrivera9627
Rip Donna summer your legacy is forever live 🙏💙💙
@spannycat2
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
Ooh 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…
@cesarcamacho6902
Is it me or does the chorus sound like it says I want your badge? 🥴
@Boo-boo
Now that u mention it was like listening to it and I was like badge?
@broadwayboysinconcert9458
Donna Summer brought me here.
@drdjosci
Siobhan Fahey's "Bitter Pill" brought me here.
@saptieujobe9293
This is so hot 🔥
@adriandegoede
You must check out Siobhan Fahey Shakespears Sister version, ... especially the one that she does live ....