Words and music by Jimi Hendrix.
Recorded: DeLane Lea Studios, London, England, February 1967, Olympic Studios, London, April 3, 1967
Produscer: Chas Chandler            Engineers: Dave Siddle (DeLane), Eddie Kramer & Geroge Chiantz  (Olympic)
Guitar, Vocals: Jimi Hendrix          Drums, Vocals: Mitch Mitchell
Bass Guitar, Vocals: Noel Redding
Notes: Altough the lyrics for 'fire' has been interpreted as erotic (and some of it undoubtably is), the story of the refrain and title comes from when The Experience had finished their first tour, and visited Noel's mother in Folkestone. The chilly English temperature bothered Jimi, and he politely asked Mrs. Redding; "Please let me stand next to your fire".
A.K.A: 'Let me stand next to your fire'
LYRICS
Alright,
now listen, baby!

You don't care for me,
I don't care about that!
Got a new fool, ha!
I like it like that.

I have only got a burning desire:
Let me stand next to your fire,
let me stand next to your fire,
let me stand next to your fire,
let me stand next to your fire,
let me stand next to your fire,
let me stand next to your fire!

Listen here, baby,
and stop actin' so crazy.
You say your mom ain't home,
it ain't my concern.
Just play with me and you won't get burned.

I have only got one itching desire:
Let me stand next to your fire,
let me stant next to your fire,
let me stant next to your fire,
let me stant next to your fire,
let me stant next to your fire,
let me stant next to your fire,

Oh! Move over, Rover,
and let Jimi take over.
Yeah, you know what I'm talking 'bout.
Yeah, get on with it, baby.
That's what I'm talking 'bout.
Now dig this!
Ha!
Now listen baby.

You try to gimme you money,
you better save it babe,
save it for you rainy day.

I have only got one burning desire:
Let me stand next to your fire.
Let me stand next to your fire.

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