Lyrics
Alright,
Expression of agreement or readiness to proceed.
Now listen, baby
Addressing someone with affection or familiarity, setting the tone for communication.
You don't care for me
Acknowledgment of the other person's lack of concern or affection.
I don'-a care about that
Indifference to the lack of care from the other person.
Gotta new fool, ha!
Announcement of a new romantic interest or partner.
I like it like that
Expressing satisfaction or enjoyment of the new relationship.
I have only one burning desire
Revealing a singular intense longing or passion.
Let me stand next to your fire
Desire to be close to the person, using the metaphor of standing next to their "fire."
Let me stand next to your fire [Repeat 4 times]
Repetition emphasizing the strong desire to be near the person's metaphorical fire.
Listen here, baby
Addressing the person again, advising them to stop behaving irrationally.
And stop acting so crazy
Encouragement to cease erratic actions or thoughts.
You say your mum ain't home,
Acknowledgment of the absence of the other person's mother.
It ain't my concern,
Declaring a lack of concern about the mentioned situation.
Just play with me and you won't get burned
Invitation to engage in a relationship, promising protection from harm.
I have only one itching desire
Reiteration of a strong and persistent desire.
Let me stand next to your fire
Repetition of the request to stand next to the person's fire.
Let me stand next to your fire [Repeat 4 times]
Reiteration emphasizing the intense longing for proximity.
Oh! Move over, Rover
Command to make space for someone else (Rover), allowing Jimi to take control.
And let Jimi take over
Encouraging the dominance or influence of Jimi (possibly Jimi Hendrix).
Yeah, you know what I'm talking 'bout
Acknowledgment of understanding, emphasizing agreement or common understanding.
Yeah, get on with it, baby
Urging someone to continue or proceed with a certain action.
That's what I'm talking 'bout
Reaffirmation of agreement or understanding.
Now dig this!
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement.
Ha!
An exclamation, possibly indicating approval or agreement.
Now listen, baby
Repeating the address to the person, maintaining a conversational tone.
You try to gimme your money
Advising against giving away money.
You better save it, babe
Warning to save money for future needs.
Save it for your rainy day
Encouraging financial prudence, especially for difficult times.
I have only one burning desire
Restating the burning desire to be close to the person.
Let me stand next to your fire
Repetition of the plea to stand next to the person's fire.
Let me stand next to your fire
Final repetition, emphasizing the persistent and intense longing.
Comment