Settin' the Woods on Fire
Igniting Love's Blaze: Chuck Mead's Spirited Song Story
Lyrics
Comb your hair and paint and powder
Preparing for a special occasion by grooming oneself.
You sing loud and I'll sing louder
Encouraging the partner to sing enthusiastically.
You act proud and I'll be prouder
Encouraging the partner to display pride.
Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire
Expressing the intention to cause excitement or chaos.
You're my gal and I'm your feller
Affirming the romantic relationship.
Dress up in your frock of yeller
Suggesting the partner wears a vibrant dress.
I'll look swell but you'll look sweller
Expressing admiration for the partner's appearance.
Settin' the woods on fire
Reiterating the intention to cause excitement or chaos.
We'll take in all the honky tonks, tonight we're having fun
Planning to visit various entertainment venues.
We'll show the folks a brand new dance, that never has been done
Introducing a new dance and anticipating enjoyment.
I don't care who thinks we're silly
Disregarding others' opinions about their actions.
You'll be daffy, I'll be dilly
Using playful terms to describe each other's behavior.
We'll order up two bowls of chili
Planning to share a casual meal together.
Settin' the woods on fire
Reaffirming the intention to cause excitement or chaos.
Now I'll gas up my hot rod stoker
Preparing a vehicle for the night's activities.
We'll get hotter than a poker
Expressing the expectation of intense passion.
I'll be broke but I'll be broker
Accepting potential financial consequences for the night.
Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire
Reiterating the intention to cause excitement or chaos.
We'll sit close to one another
Expressing the desire for physical closeness.
Up one street and down the other
Planning to explore various locations together.
We'll have a time, oh brother
Anticipating a great time.
Settin' the woods on fire
Reiterating the intention to cause excitement or chaos.
We'll put aside a little time to fix a flat or two
Planning for potential car troubles during the night.
Well the tires and tubes are doin' swell but the air is showin' through
Noting issues with the vehicle despite overall good condition.
I'll clap hands and you'll start howlin'
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the night's activities.
We'll do all the law's allowin'
Committing to staying within legal boundaries.
Tomorrow I'll be right back plowin'
Anticipating a return to regular responsibilities after the excitement.
Settin' the woods on fire
Reiterating the intention to cause excitement or chaos.
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