Somebody call 911
Shawty fire burning on the dance floor, whoa
(Fire burning, fire burning)
Baby, you're on fire
Sean Kingston, Mr. 305, worldwide
(Hey, hey) Red One (hey, hey)
Shawty got that super thing
Hotter than the sun of south in Spain
Got me soon as I walked through the door, oh
My pocket started tickling
The way she dropped it low that thang
Got me wanna spend my money on her, her
She get it pop it, lock it, drop it, that birthday cake
Got a candle, need to blow that crazy flame away
Now take my red, black card and my jewellery
Shawty is cool like the fire, cool like fire
Somebody call 911
Shawty fire burning on the dance floor, whoa
I gotta cool her down
She wan' bring the roof to the ground on the dance floor
Whoa
She's fire burning, fire burning on the dance floor
That little shawty's fire burning on the dance floor
She's fire burning, fire burning on the dance floor
That little shawty's fire burning on the dance floor
(Fire burning, fire burning)
(Wuh-ju) ten cuida'o con el fuego
Que me quema los huevo'
Is a joke, but no lie, you're fire baby
Pull up, pull up, pull up and back up that bumper
Give it to me proper, can or yes?
But I'm no doctor
Do you need a check-up, hiccup?
Excuse me baby, abuse me, that's what I like
Seduce me
Baby, you fire, baby, you hot
Baby, you burning up the spot
This girl roll, this girl rolls on fire
But we don't need no water though
Let her go, let her do what she does
Someone, call 911, and let them know they better hurry their ass up
Somebody call 911
Shawty fire burning on the dance floor, whoa
I gotta cool her down
She wan' bring the roof to the ground on the dance floor
Whoa
She's fire burning, fire burning on the dance floor
That little shawty's fire burning on the dance floor
She's fire burning, fire burning on the dance floor
That little shawty's fire burning on the dance floor
She got that fire in her dance that'll make them fella's run around
Hey
No exit 'pon the dance floor, so them bwoys want more
Hey
She got that fire in her dance that'll make them fella's run around
Mandem, giddem a run, everybody, sing it now, hey
No exit 'pon the dance floor so them bwoys wan' more
What a gwaan? Let's go!
Mandem, let's go, hey!
She get it pop it, lock it, drop it, that birthday cake
Got a candle, need to blow that crazy flame away
Now take my red, black card and my jewellery
Shawty is cool like the fire, cool like fire
Somebody call 911
Shawty fire burning on the dance floor, whoa
I gotta cool her down
She wan' bring the roof to the ground on the dance floor
Whoa
She's fire burning, fire burning on the dance floor
That little shawty's fire burning on the dance floor
She's fire burning, fire burning on the dance floor
That little shawty's fire burning on the dance floor
Somebody call 911
About This Song
"Fire Burning" is a high-energy dance-pop anthem that captures the intoxicating rush of attraction and desire on the club dance floor. The song revolves around the metaphor of literal fire to describe both the woman's captivating dance moves and the burning passion she ignites in the narrator, with the repeated "somebody call 911" hook suggesting that her allure is so intense it's almost dangerous or overwhelming. Sean Kingston blends his signature melodic rap-singing style with dancehall-influenced rhythms and a pulsing electronic beat produced by RedOne, creating an infectious club track that bridges hip-hop, pop, and Caribbean influences. The lyrics explore themes of instant physical attraction, the power dynamics of seduction, and the way desire can make someone lose control-particularly through the metaphor of spending money as a symbol of being completely captivated. The song's production features a driving four-on-the-floor beat, synthesized horns, and Kingston's distinctive Auto-Tuned vocals that give it a polished, radio-friendly sound while maintaining street credibility. The track resonated with listeners because it perfectly captured the euphoric, almost primal energy of nightclub culture during the late 2000s electronic dance music boom. Its success also demonstrated Kingston's ability to evolve from his earlier reggae-pop sound into the mainstream dance-pop landscape while maintaining his Caribbean musical identity. The song became a global hit because it offered an escapist fantasy of pure physical attraction and nightlife excitement during a period when club culture was increasingly influencing mainstream pop music.
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