Light My Fire
Young Will Lyrics
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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
Oh, the time to hesitate is through
There's no time to wallow in the mire
If I was to say to you
That our love becomes a funeral pyre
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
Light my fire, light my fire
Yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah
The time to hesitate is through
There's no time to wallow in the mire
Try now, we can only lose
And our love becomes a funeral pyre
Come on, baby, light my fire
Come on, baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
Oh, come on, baby light my fire
Come on, baby, light, light my fire
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Oh, oh, light, light, light, light, light, light
Yeah, girl, all you gotta do is light my fire
You gotta light, girl, you gotta light
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Oh, yeah, light, light, light, light, light, light, girl
All you gotta do is do it, girl, do it girl
Girl, you gotta do it, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh yeah light my fire
The song "Light My Fire" by Young Will is a classic rock song that was originally performed by The Doors in 1967. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that it would be untrue if he were to say that they couldn't get much higher because he knows that they can. He urges the person he's singing to, likely a romantic interest, to light his fire and set the night ablaze. The second verse emphasizes the urgency of their love, as he states that the time to hesitate is through and they can't afford to wallow in the mire. He again asks the person to light his fire, and acknowledges that they can only lose if they don't try.
The chorus repeats the request to light his fire, emphasizing the importance of the act. The singer implores the person to take action, promising that it will lead to a blazing, unforgettable night. The song's outro repeats the chorus, with the singer adding ad-libs such as "girl, all you gotta do is do it, yeah yeah" to emphasize his desire for the person to ignite his passion.
Interestingly, "Light My Fire" was originally written by The Doors' guitarist, Robby Krieger, who was inspired by bossa nova music. The song was initially seven minutes long, but the band was asked to shorten it for radio play. Additionally, the song's famous keyboard solo was added during a jam session, when their keyboardist Ray Manzarek started playing the melody to "The Girl From Ipanema" on his organ.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that it would be untrue
I can't pretend or lie about the connection I feel with you
You know that I would be a liar
I'm incapable of deceiving you with dishonesty
If I was to say to you, girl
If I suggested to you, my love
We couldn't get much higher
There's limitless potential for our love and connection
Come on, baby, light my fire
I want you to ignite my passion and desire
Try to set the night on fire
I want our love and passion to light up and take over the night
Oh, the time to hesitate is through
There's no reason to wait or be indecisive anymore
There's no time to wallow in the mire
We can't waste any more time being stuck in negativity or stagnation
That our love becomes a funeral pyre
If we don't act on our love and passion, it will only lead to destruction
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement
Oh, oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Light my fire, light my fire
I want you to ignite and kindle my inner flame of passion
Oh, yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement
The time to hesitate is through
Reiterating that we can't waste any more time being indecisive
Try now, we can only lose
We need to take action now because we only have something to lose if we don't act on our love and passion
Come on, baby, light my fire
Repeating the desire to have passion and desire ignited
Oh, come on, baby light my fire
Repeating the desire to have passion and desire ignited
Light my fire, light my fire, light my fire
Reiterating the desire for passion and desire to be ignited
Yeah, girl, all you gotta do is light my fire
Expressing that all it takes is for her to bring the passion and desire out of him
You gotta light, girl, you gotta light
Elevating the importance of her bringing the passion and desire out of him
All you gotta do is do it, girl, do it girl
Encouraging her to take action and ignite the passion and desire
Girl, you gotta do it, yeah, yeah
Encouraging her to take action and ignite the passion and desire
Oh, oh yeah light my fire
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the passion and desire to ignite
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Densmore, Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
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@Finno1001
always thought will young was underated. hes seriously talented
@alanthompson3341
It's not very often you hear a re- make of a great song but Will certainly gives it one hell of a boost with his added style. Definitely underestimated as a Singer..😎😎
@sammy5674
2023 anyone?
@TheMoistG-Spot
Meeeeeeeee
@ninocrippa4962
Eccomi...
@angieguest8903
Meeeeeee love the doors version ...but wow loved this version since will sang it on X factor ..superb great video too 🎶💕👍
@paulhillman2583
Yh me too such a great song
@user-go4uc1nj1t
Sure!
@olamora554
2020 anyone? This is still so wonderful after all these years. Love you Will
@Ziglopy
So amazing!