Start A Fire
il Wayne Ft. Christina Milia Lyrics


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Mama I'm in love with a hot girl, and they just don't get it
They just don't get it
Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah we on that R. Kelly
And then she tell me
Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Baby I'll be your gasoline
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
Yeah, Mickey and Mallory
Yeah, Bonnie and Clyde
Thelma and Lil Weezy

I'm like goodness gracious, great wall of China
All we do is fuck all day, all mañana
It's a cold world, I stay warm inside her
Make her perspire, sweat, blood, and crying
Goodness gracious, great God almighty
She fuck me like a king, Stephen, Martin, Rodney
We break all of monotony, baby we high commodity
They just don't get it

Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Baby I'll be your gasoline
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
Mama I'm in love with a hot girl, and they just don't get it
They just don't get it
Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah we on that R. Kelly
And then she tell me
Let's start a fire

Like goodness gracious, great balls of fire
She ridin' me like a street car named Desire
Stop, drop, roll, and shake what her mama gave her
Clap that ass like the choir
Oh, I run into my old thing
I say bitch you broke my heart, but that's just growin' pains
Trust me, she ain't nothin' but an old flame
I threw water on that old flame, no more flames
I'm so glad I'm out the dope game
Cause now I got more time to burn in that pussy like some propane
Now that pussy is my domain
I know they just don't get it

Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Baby I'll be your gasoline
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
They just don't get it
See we already, we already did it
And now we on fire, we on fire
It's me and you
Just don't get it, we already, we already did it
And now we on fire, we on fire, yeah
Mama I'm in love with a a hot girl, and they just don't get it
They just don't get it
Baby I'll be your gasoline
Fuck it, cause Mama I'm in love with a a hot girl
And they just don't get it
Fuck em', cause Mama I'm in love with a hot girl




And they just don't get it
Young Mula baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lil Wayne Ft. Christina Milian's song Start A Fire speak of being misunderstood by people who cannot comprehend a passionate romantic relationship. Lil Wayne personifies the struggle for societal approval by starting the song from the perspective of a youth telling his mother about his love for a hot girl. The line "they just don't get it" is the song's recurring theme, with Lil Wayne asserting that the world is too cold and his passionate love with the hot girl keeps him warm.


The reference to R. Kelly in the line "temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah, we on that R. Kelly" portrays the couple's deep sexual chemistry. Similarly, in the lines "let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter, baby, I'll be your gasoline," Lil Wayne employs metaphorical language to describe the explosive nature of his relationship with the hot girl. The reference to pop-culture icons like Mickey, Mallory, Bonnie, Clyde, Thelma, and Lil Weezy strengthens the couple's anarchist nature, signifying their fearless love.


The lyrics of Start A Fire celebrate the thrill of an all-consuming passionate love affair without concern for morality, respectability, or social norms. It portrays Lil Wayne and Christina Milian as rebels, who choose to live on their terms and love without rules. The song's instrumentation is also symbolic of the fiery passion Lil Wayne describes, with melodic beats and high-tempo music.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama I'm in love with a hot girl, and they just don't get it
My mother, and others, cannot understand my love for this attractive woman.


They just don't get it
They are not capable of comprehending my feelings towards her.


Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah we on that R. Kelly
The heat and desire between us is growing, and we are engaging in sexual behavior similar to that of R. Kelly.


And then she tell me
She then says to me,


Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Let's ignite a passionate love, where I will be the spark and you will be the flame.


Baby I'll be your gasoline
I will fuel the fire of our love and passion.


Let's start a fire, watch the entire
Let's create an exciting and fiery love that will spread and be known by everyone.


World as it opens up in flames
The world will ignite with the intensity of our chemistry and passion.


Yeah, Mickey and Mallory
Referencing the characters from the movie 'Natural Born Killers,' who have an intense, dangerous love.


Yeah, Bonnie and Clyde
Comparing themselves to the notorious criminal couple, who also had a passionate and wild love.


Thelma and Lil Weezy
A play on the movie 'Thelma and Louise,' with Lil Wayne's own name added for effect, implying that they are a wild and crazy couple.


I'm like goodness gracious, great wall of China
I am in awe of her beauty and am completely enamored with her, to the point of being overwhelmed.


All we do is fuck all day, all mañana
Our relationship is based on a strong and passionate physical attraction, which we engage in frequently and often, even to the point of exhaustion.


It's a cold world, I stay warm inside her
The world can be a difficult and harsh place, but she is my source of comfort and warmth, both physically and emotionally.


Make her perspire, sweat, blood, and crying
Our passion is so intense that it can lead to her experiencing physical discomfort and emotional pain.


Goodness gracious, great God almighty
Expressing an intense sense of awe and wonder at the woman he loves.


She fuck me like a king, Stephen, Martin, Rodney
She treats him like royalty, with references to legendary figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Stephen King, and Rodney King.


We break all of monotony, baby we high commodity
Together, we are unique and special in a way that sets us apart from the monotony of everyday life.


Like goodness gracious, great balls of fire
Comparing their intense passion to the legendary song 'Great Balls of Fire.'


She ridin' me like a street car named Desire
Their sexual energy and passion is so strong that it could be compared to the intense romance in the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.


Stop, drop, roll, and shake what her mama gave her
She is dancing and moving her body in a sensual and seductive way, reminiscent of the phrase used in fire safety training.


Clap that ass like the choir
Her dancing is so impressive that it deserves the same kind of applause as a choir performance.


Oh, I run into my old thing
He bumps into an ex-lover.


I say bitch you broke my heart, but that's just growin' pains
He confronts the ex-lover about hurting him, but sees it as part of the learning process of love.


Trust me, she ain't nothin' but an old flame
He assures his current partner that the ex-lover is nothing more than a past fling.


I threw water on that old flame, no more flames
He has moved on completely from his past relationship and will not allow it to reignite.


I'm so glad I'm out the dope game
He is thankful to be out of a risky and dangerous lifestyle, where he can now freely pursue his love and passion.


Cause now I got more time to burn in that pussy like some propane
His love and sexual passion for his current partner is so strong that he has more time and energy to commit to it now that he's out of a dangerous lifestyle.


Now that pussy is my domain
His partner's body and sexual pleasure belong to him as her lover.


See we already, we already did it
They have already achieved a powerful and intense love and passion for each other.


And now we on fire, we on fire
Their love and passion for each other is strongly ignited and they are unstoppable.


It's me and you
Their love and passion is between just the two of them and no one else can understand it completely.


Fuck em', cause Mama I'm in love with a hot girl
He doesn't care about what others have to say, as he knows his love for this woman is real.


Young Mula baby
Referring to his record label, Young Money Entertainment.




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Mama I'm in love with a hot girl, and they just don't get it
They just don't get it
Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah, we on that R. Kelly
And then she tell me
Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Baby I'll be your gasoline
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
Yeah, Mickey and Mallory
Let's start a fire
Yeah, Bonnie and Clyde,Thelma and Lil Weezy
Let's start a fire
Let's start a fire-ire-ire

[Verse 1: Lil Wayne]
I'm like goodness gracious, great wall of China
All we do is fuck all day, all mañana
It's a cold world, I stay warm inside her
Make her perspire, sweat, blood, and crying
Goodness gracious, great God almighty
She fuck me like a king, Stephen, Martin, Rodney
We break all of monotony, baby, we high commodity
And they just don't get it

[Hook: Christina Milian and Lil Wayne]
Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Baby I'll be your gasoline
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
Me and you
Let's start a fire
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
Let's start a fire-ire-ire
Mama I'm in love with a hot girl, and they just don't get it
They just don't get it
Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah, we on that R. Kelly
And then she tell me
Let's start a fire

[Verse 2: Lil Wayne]
Like goodness gracious, great balls of fire
She ridin' me like a street car named Desire
Stop, drop, roll, and shake what her mama gave her
Clap that ass like the choir
Oh, I ran into my old thing
I say, "Bitch, you broke my heart, but that's just growin' pains"
But trust me, she ain't nothing but an old flame
And I threw water on that old flame, no more flames
I'm so glad I'm out the dope game
Cause now I got more time to burn in that pussy like some propane
Now that pussy is my domain
And I know they just don't get it, they just don't get it

[Hook: Christina Milian and Lil Wayne]
Let's start a fire, you'll be my lighter
Baby I'll be your gasoline
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire
Fuck 'em, fuck it, they just don't get it
See we already, we already lit it
Let's start a fire
And now we on fire, we on fire
Yeah, it's me and you
Let's start a fire
Just don't get it, we already, we already did it
Let's start a fire-ire-ire, let's start a fire
And now we on fire, we on fire, yeah
Mama I'm in love with a hot girl, and they just don't get it
They just don't get it
Baby I'll be your gasoline
Fuck it, cause Mama I'm in love with a hot girl
And they just don't get it
Let's start a fire, watch the entire
World as it opens up in flames
Fuck em', cause Mama I'm in love with a hot girl
And they just don't get it
Young Mula baby



All comments from YouTube:

@meganharris9760

Mama I'm in love with a hot girl. Lets start a fire. Love this song!! So good!! Gave me shivers.

@jokerbookshop

She Ain't nothing but an old flame!

@jokerbookshop

"it's a cold world, I stay warm inside her."

@tunnell72

lil wayne second verse was fire

@briannaharrris6733

Yesss🔥🔥😝

@Glossycattt

Facts I second that !

@marveen6372

Lil wayne always on fire

@shimeih2287

She riding me like a streetcar named desire 🙌🏼🙌🏼😭
The genius made me weep

@destinydale3512

Great song.

@Gxrden

this is🔥🔥

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