Start a Fire
Lil Wayne, Christina Milian
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Mama I'm in love with a hot girl And they just don't get it They just don't get it Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah we on that R. Kelly And then she tell me Let's start a fire You'll be my lighter Baby I'll be your gasoline (and they just don't get it) Let's start a fire Watch the entire World as it opens up in flames (and they just don't get it) Let's start a fire Yeah, Mickey and Valerie Let's start a fire (yeah, Bonnie and Clyde) (Thelma and Lil Weezy alright) Let's start a fire Let's start a fire, ire, yeah I'm like goodness gracious, great wall of China All we do is f*ck all day, all mañana It's a cold world, I stay warm inside her Make her perspire, sweat, blood, and crying Goodness gracious, great God almighty She f*ck me like a king, Stephen, Martin, Rodney We break all of monotony, baby we high commodity And they just don't get it Let's start a fire You'll be my lighter Baby I'll be your gasoline (and they just don't get it) Let's start a fire Watch the entire World as it opens up in flames (and they just don't get it) Let's start a fire (me and you) Let's start a fire (and they just don't get it) Let's start a fire Let's start a fire, ire, yeah Mama I'm in love with a hot girl And they just don't get it They just don't get it Temperature's risin', her body yearnin', yeah we on that R. Kelly Then then she tell me (Let's start a fire) Like goodness gracious, great balls of fire She ridin' me like a street car named Desire Stop, drop, roll, and shake what her mama Gave her, clap that ass like the choir Oh, I run into my old thing I say bitch you broke my heart, but that's just growin' pains But trust me, she ain't nothin' but an old flame And I threw water on that old flame, no more flames I'm so glad I'm out the dope game 'Cause now I got more time to burn in that pussy like some propane Now that pussy is my domain And I know they just don't get it Let's start a fire You'll be my lighter Baby I'll be your gasoline Let's start a fire Watch the entire World as it opens up in flames (and they just don't get it) Let's start a fire (f*ck 'em, f*ck it) They just don't get it, see we already We already lit it and now we on fire (let's start a fire) We on fire, yeah, it's me and you Let's start a fire Just don't get it We already, we already did it (let's start a fire, ire, yeah) And now we on fire, we on fire, yeah (Let's start a fire) Mama I'm in love with a a hot girl And they just don't get it They just don't get it (baby I'll be your gasoline) F*ck it, 'cause mama I'm in love with a a hot girl (let's start a fire) Watch the entire (and they just don't get it) World as it opens up in flames F*ck em', 'cause Mama I'm in love with a hot girl And they just don't get it Young Mula baby
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Written by: Dwayne Carter
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15 facts about this song
Artist Biography"Start a Fire" was released by the acclaimed American rapper Lil Wayne who is also known as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
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Song ReleaseThis song was officially released on November 24, 2014, as a part of Lil Wayne's twelve studio album.
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Music GenreThe track can be classified as a mix of Hip Hop and R&B.
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CollaborationThe song features American pop and R&B singer Christina Milian.
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Pop CultureIt was performed live for the first time at the 2014 American Music Awards.
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Chart Performance"Start a Fire" peaked at 4th on the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album "Tha Carter V" which was one of the most anticipated albums during its release time.
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ControversyThere was some controversy around the song due to issues related to the delay of Lil Wayne's album "Tha Carter V".
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Lyrical MeaningThe lyrics of the song deal with themes of relationships and romantic conflicts.
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Music VideoDespite the popularity of the song, there was no official music video released for it.
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Delayed Album"Tha Carter V" was initially planned for release in 2014 but was delayed due to disputes between Lil Wayne and his label, Cash Money Records. This song was one of the many affected by this delay.
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Unexpected CollaborationThe collaboration with Christina Milian was unexpected as Lil Wayne hasn't collaborated much with pop singers, making it a distinct track in his discography.
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Critical ReceptionCritics had mixed reviews about the track though many appreciated the experimental style of Lil Wayne with this song. In addition, Christina Milian's vocals were often praised.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Lee On The Beats, The Order and P.C..
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Songwriting CreditsLil Wayne and Christina Milian, along with a handful of other collaborators, are credited for the songwriting.
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