Fire Water Burn

The repetition of "The roof is on fire" suggests a chaotic situation or party atmosphere where things are getting out of control, and the call to let it burn implies a disregard for consequences.

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire

We don't need no water let the motherfucker burn

Burn motherfucker burn

Jimmy Pop introduces himself as a carefree, eccentric character. References to being the "other white meat" and sexual innuendos contribute to a humorous and irreverent tone.

I'm not old or new but middle school fifth grade like junior high

I don't know mofo if y'all peeps be buggin' give props to my ho

'Cause she all fly

But I can take the heat 'cause I'm the other white meat known as 'Kid Funky Fried'

Yeah I'm hung like planet Pluto hard to see with the naked eye

But if I crashed into Uranus I would stick it where the sun don't shine

'Cause I'm kind of like Han Solo always stroking my own wookie

I'm the root of all that's evil yeah but you can call me cookie

Reiteration of the burning roof motif, emphasizing the intensity of the party or chaos and the rejection of any attempts to control or extinguish it.

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire

We don't need no water let the motherfucker burn

Burn motherfucker burn

Jimmy Pop discusses his unconventional identity, playing with racial stereotypes. The mention of heaven and hell, along with iconic figures, adds a surreal and humorous layer.

I'm not black like Barry White no I am white like Frank Black is

So if man is five and the devil is six than that must make me seven

This honkey's gone to heaven

But if I go to hell then I hope I burn well

I'll spend my days with J.F.K., Marvin Gaye, Martha Raye and Lawrence Welk

And Kurt Cobain, Kojak, Mark Twain and Jimi Hendrix's poltergeist

And Webster yeah, Emmanuel Lewis 'cause he's the anti-Christ

Continuation of the burning roof theme, maintaining the rebellious and anarchic atmosphere of the lyrics.

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire

The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire

We don't need no water let the motherfucker burn

Burn motherfucker burn

The lyrics transition into a party scene, encouraging people to participate and have a good time. The repetitive nature of the lines underscores the energetic and celebratory mood.

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Throw your hands in the air

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Wave 'em like you don't care

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Everbody say ho

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Everybody here we go

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Throw your hands in the air

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Wave 'em like you don't care

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Everbody say ho

Ohh ohh

The call-and-response pattern amplifies the party vibe, urging everyone to join in and let loose. The repeated use of "C'mon party people" reinforces the festive atmosphere.

Ohh ohh

Everybody here we go

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Throw your hands in the air

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Wave 'em like you don't care

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Everbody say ho

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Everybody here we go

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Throw your hands in the air

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Wave 'em like you don't care

Ohh ohh

C'mon party people

Ohh ohh

Everbody say ho