Sex on Fire
Kings of Leon
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Lay where you're laying Don't make a sound I know they're watching Watching All the commotion The kiddie like play It has people talking Talking You Your sex is on fire The dark of the alley The breaking of day Head while I'm driving I'm driving Soft lips are open Them knuckles are pale Feels like you're dying You're dying You Your sex is on fire Consumed With what's to transpire Hot as a fever Rattle of bones I could just taste it Taste it But it's not forever But it's just tonight Oh we're still the greatest The greatest The greatest You Your sex is on fire You Your sex is on fire Consumed With what's to transpire And you Your sex is on fire Consumed With what's to transpire
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Written by: Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill, Caleb Followill
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Sex on Fire" is classified under the genres of alternative rock and Southern rock. It exhibits a strong blend of both modern rock energy and a hint of southern-style twang.
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Chart Performance"Sex on Fire" outperformed all of Kings of Leon's previous singles and topped the UK Singles Chart. It also peaked at number 56 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Musical AwardsThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2009 and also won the Brit Award for Best International Single in the same year.
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Album Success"Sex on Fire" is from the band's fourth studio album "Only By the Night". This album was the band's breakthrough success.
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Release DateThe song was released on September 15, 2008, and is the lead single from their album.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for "Sex on Fire" was directed by Sophie Muller, it features the band playing in a funky, neon-lit room and has over 400 million views on YouTube.
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Song LengthThe song is three minutes and twenty-three seconds long.
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Songwriting Process"Sex on Fire" was co-written by all four members of Kings of Leon. In an interview, the band revealed the songwriting process was challenging and termed the song as "tongue-in-cheek".
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Public ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics but was immensely popular among the public.
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Controversial LyricsThe somewhat ambiguous and controversial lyrics of "Sex on Fire" sparked a lot of discussions among listeners as well as in the media.
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Band’s HesitationInitially, the band was hesitant to release "Sex on Fire" due to its explicit title and lyrics. They felt its content might lead to it being banned from certain radio stations.
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Band's BackgroundThe band Kings of Leon consists of three brothers and a cousin, hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. They are widely recognized for their versatile musical style, often combining elements of rock, pop, and Southern influences.
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Platinum Certification"Sex on Fire" was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, meaning it sold over 600,000 copies in the UK alone.
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Live Performances"Sex on Fire" has remained a staple and crowd favourite in Kings of Leon's live shows since its release.
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Influential StatusThe song has been covered by numerous artists and bands globally and holds an iconic status in modern rock music.
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