Stir It Up
bobmarley & the wailers Lyrics


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Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up: little darlin', stir it up, o-oh

It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Now you are here (Stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said, it's so clear
There's so much we could do, baby (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Just me and you

Come on and stir it up
Little darlin' tir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin', stir it up o-oh

I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together) then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it every (Stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, eh

(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Stir it up, baby
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo-oh, mm, now, now

Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
When you show and stir your pot

So: stir it up, oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo, now
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah
Little darlin', stir it up

Oh, little darlin', stir it up, come on, babe
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby




Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Marley & The Wailers' song "Stir It Up" are about igniting passion and intimacy between two people. The song, written by Bob Marley himself, reflects his romantic side and his desire to connect with others through music. The refrain, "stir it up, little darlin'," is an invitation to bring something to life, to awaken and amplify an existing feeling. Marley urges his partner to join him in this pursuit of passion and to simultaneously add their own unique energy to the mix. The chorus serves as a call and response between partners who are equally invested in their relationship.


Throughout the song, Marley uses the idea of stirring things up to convey a sense of urgency and excitement. He promises to "satisfy your heart's desire" and to keep the connection between him and his lover alive. In the final verse, Marley uses the metaphor of "stirring the pot" to suggest that every relationship requires attention and effort to maintain.


Overall, "Stir It Up" is a romantic and sensual song that showcases Marley's ability to create music that is at once politically charged and deeply personal. The lyrics convey an emotional intimacy that exists even outside of the sexual realm.


Line by Line Meaning

Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, come on, baby
Encouraging the partner to stir up their passion and excitement in the relationship.


Come on and stir it up: little darlin', stir it up, o-oh
Continuing to ask the partner to stir up their passion and excitement in the relationship.


It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
It's been a while since they last felt this way, but they're ready to work on reigniting their passion.


Since I got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
The singer has been thinking about their partner a lot and wants to get closer to them.


Now you are here (Stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said, it's so clear
The singer is happy that the partner is now present, and it's clear to them that they should work on their relationship.


There's so much we could do, baby (oh-oh-oh-oh)
The singer sees potential in the relationship and wants to explore it further.


Just me and you
The singer wants to work on their relationship with just their partner, without any external influence.


I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together) then I blaze ya fire
The singer is willing to put in the effort to stir up their passion and ignite their love.


Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
By rekindling their passion, the singer will make their partner very happy.


Said, I stir it every (Stir it, stir it, stir it together) every minute
The singer will work on their relationship every minute and not let it fall by the wayside.


All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
All the partner has to do is reciprocate the singer's efforts and work on their relationship too.


Is keep it in, eh
The partner just needs to keep their love for the singer in their heart and let it guide their actions.


(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Repeating the chorus and urging the partner to stir up their passion once again.


Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
The singer wants their partner to help them when they are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out in the relationship.


Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
The love the partner shows is so sweet and fulfilling for the singer.


When you show and stir your pot
When the partner puts effort into the relationship, it makes the singer feel loved and appreciated.


Stick with me, baby
The singer is asking the partner to stay with them through thick and thin.


Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Continuing to urge the partner to stir up their passion in the relationship.


Little darlin', stir it up
Repeating the chorus and encouraging the partner to reignite their love.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@getrekt2160

As time goes by and soulful music like this fades, only to be replaced by manufactured junk, humanity fades with it.

We need to stay focused.

Stay together.

Keep humanity alive.

Keep the message of Bob alive.

For humanity.



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@derecklawrence1979

Who’s still listening to this classic song in 2024?

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Juicy Lucy is still listening in 2024 👍

@edie9330

I am. I was a HUGE fan in my late teens in the 70's of Bob Marley, still am. I had all his albums in vinyl. Lol .Going through a tough, serious illness, and I'm here reminiscing. My soul feels better, lighter, listening to his music. He had such wisdom. It saddens me to see all the divisiveness in the world today. He was truly a force for good. ❤

@SuenosDeLaNoche

Still sounds as good as it did way back then. Irie!

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@Musicsky168

If you are here in 2024 listening to this, you are my kind of people. One Love 🇯🇲🇵🇷

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No one is going to make me believe that Robert Nesta Marley it's not one of the greatest artist of all time, timeless legend ✊✊

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