Fire in the Basement
Igniting Desires: Deep Purple's Fiery Journey into Passion
Lyrics
I came 'round to your front door, your back door was locked
I tried to enter your house, but your back door was locked.
Pushed your button, rang your bell, you didn't hear me knock
I pressed your doorbell and knocked, but you didn't respond.
I saw your window open wide, so I crawled inside
Seeing your open window, I entered your house by crawling inside.
I ran to the top floor, but you were on the ground
I hurried to the top floor, but you were on the ground floor.
I was on my way up and you were going down
I was moving upward while you were moving downward.
Fire in the basement
There is intense passion or excitement ("fire") in the basement.
Burn me up, scream and shout
Expressing the overwhelming, fiery feeling; encouraging a loud and passionate reaction.
There's fire in the basement
Reiterating the presence of intense passion in the basement and emphasizing the need for the person to respond.
Only you can put it out
Indicating that only the person being addressed has the power to extinguish or control the passion.
This strange sensation that I'm going through
Describing a peculiar feeling or experience.
Sweet infatuation when I get next to you
Expressing a strong attraction and fascination when close to the addressed person.
I know what it takes to be a man, you understand
Asserting knowledge of what it means to be a man, with an implied understanding between the speaker and the person addressed.
'Cause when the sparks start flying you'll never be the same
Referring to a transformative moment when intense emotions or passion arises.
You know I'll hate to leave you girl but I'm so glad I came
Expressing mixed feelings about leaving but contentment about the decision to come.
Fire in the basement
Reiteration of the intense passion or excitement in the basement.
Burn me up, scream and shout
Re-emphasizing the fiery and passionate nature, encouraging a loud and expressive reaction.
Fire in the basement
Restating the presence of intense passion and the person's unique ability to control it.
Only you can put it out
Highlighting the exclusive power of the person addressed to extinguish or manage the passionate feelings.
Smoky eyes burning bright
Describing captivating and alluring eyes, possibly reflecting desire or passion.
Innocence lost, satisfy my appetite
Suggesting the loss of innocence and a desire to fulfill one's desires.
Surrender to the flame, what's your name
Encouraging a surrender to intense emotions or passion; seeking to know the person's identity.
Let's get down to business, how can you refuse
Proposing to engage in serious matters and expressing a challenge or invitation that is difficult to decline.
Give this boy a helping hand, come on light my fuse
Asking for assistance and collaboration, using the metaphor of lighting a fuse to imply igniting passion or excitement.
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