Settin' the Woods on Fire
Igniting Love's Blaze: George Jones' Settin' the Woods on Fire
Lyrics
Comb your hair and paint and powder,
Getting ready for a social event; preparing appearance.
You act proud and I'll act prouder,
Encouraging each other to display confidence.
You sing loud and I'll sing louder,
Encouraging energetic and enthusiastic singing.
Tonight we're settin' the woods on fire,
Expressing the intention to have an exciting and memorable night.
You're my gal and I'm your feller,
Affirming the romantic relationship; "gal" and "feller" are colloquial terms for a girl and a boy.
Dress up in your frock of yeller,
Suggesting the partner wears a vibrant yellow dress.
I'll look swell, but you'll look sweller,
Playfully claiming that one's own appearance will be impressive but the partner's will be even more so.
Settin' the woods on fire.
Reiterating the intention to have an exciting night, reinforcing the title.
We'll take in all the honkey tonks,
Planning to visit various bars with live music.
Tonight we're havin' fun
Expressing the anticipation of enjoyment and pleasure.
We'll show the folks a brand new dance,
Introducing a new dance to entertain others.
That never has been done,
Emphasizing the uniqueness of their actions.
I don't care who thinks we're silly,
Disregarding others' opinions about their behavior.
You be Daffy and I'll be Dilly,
Playfully adopting quirky and amusing personas.
We'll order up two bowls of chili,
Planning to enjoy a casual meal together.
Settin' the woods on fire.
Reiterating the intention to have an exciting night; reinforcing the title.
I'll gas up my hot rod stoker,
Preparing a high-performance car for the night.
We'll get hotter than a poker,
Expecting the night to be very hot and intense.
You'll be broke, but I'll be broker,
Playfully acknowledging financial strain but embracing the experience.
Tonight, we're settin' the woods on fire,
Reiterating the intention to have an exciting night; reinforcing the title.
We'll set close to one another,
Planning to stay close and enjoy each other's company.
Up one street and down the other,
Exploring different streets together.
We'll have a time, oh brother,
Expressing anticipation of a great time.
Settin' the woods on fire.
Reiterating the intention to have an exciting night; reinforcing the title.
We'll put aside a little time,
Allocating time for practical matters like fixing a flat tire.
To fix a flat or two
Acknowledging the need for maintenance but planning to prioritize fun.
My tires and tubes are doing fine,
Assuring that the vehicle is mechanically sound despite minor issues.
But the air is showin' through,
Noting a potential problem with the tires.
You clap hands and I'll start bowin',
Suggesting a playful acknowledgment of applause or appreciation.
We'll do all the law's allowin',
Expressing the intention to abide by the law while having fun.
Tomorrow I'll be right back plowin',
Anticipating a return to regular work activities tomorrow.
Settin' the woods on fire
Reiterating the intention to have an exciting night; reinforcing the title.
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