On Fire

Lil Wayne

About On Fire

"On Fire" is a song performed by rapper Lil Wayne. The song is taken from Lil Wayne's seventh studio album Rebirth. It was released as the album's second single on December 3, 2009.


Year:
2010
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Mama bad,
Mama mean
Gasoline
She's on fire,
Put her out,
As a matter of fact,
Take her out,
Cause she's on fire

Got on my knees and asked my Lord to keep me clear
from the devil cause my girl
She's she's on fire,
Yeah now everything so cool,
Yeah

Now gimme them back shots
I want them back shots
I said shorty let me play up in them matchbox
And she's on fire,
Shorty let a nigga rub this stick cause this a matchbox,
She's steaming, she's screaming,
She's she's screaming
She's feigning I redeem it
I get between it, like her, like her

Now hit me,
Now she's on fire,
Yeah, I leave her steamin', yeah
But everything is cool

Uh, she hot as hell lets call her Helen,
Fireman to her rescue like 9-11,
Fucking right I make her hot,
She got the devil in her,
I do whatever with her,
Hells angel, I pluck her feathers nigga,
I am the fire spitter,
I start a fire with her,
OK her flames high but I am higher nigga,
So I invite her up
Then I light her up,
Uh

Mama bad,
Mama mean
Kerosene,
Shes on fire, put her out
As of matter of fact,
Take her out, cause shes on fire

Got on my knees and ask my Lord to keep me clear
From the devil cause my girl,
She, shes on fire,
Yeah now everything is so cool

Now hit me,
Ha ha whoa!,
She's on fire, yeah,
I leave her steamin',
Yeah, and now shes on fire

(But it's cool)

Mama bad,
Mama mean
Gasoline
She's on fire,
Put her out,
As a matter of fact,
Take her out,
Cause she's on fire

She's steaming, she's screaming,
She's she's creaming
She's feigning I redeem it
I get between it, like i mean it
I leave her steamin'
She's on fire

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ANDRE LYON, MARCELLO ANTONIO VALENZANO, EDDIE MONTILLA, GIORGIO MORODER, PETER BELLOTTE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"On Fire" was released as a promotional single from Lil Wayne's seventh studio album, "Rebirth," on December 3, 2009.
Genre
The song doesn't follow Lil Wayne's usual rap style; instead, it's categorized under the Rock genre, showcasing the artist's versatility.
Producer
The song was produced by Cool & Dre, noted music producers who've collaborated with various artists including Fat Joe, The Game, and DJ Khaled.
Samples
Lyrically, "On Fire" is inspired by the works of Amy Holland. It notably samples her song "She's On Fire," which was part of the Scarface movie soundtrack.
Music Video
The music video for "On Fire" was directed by Chris Robinson, a renowned director who has worked on many iconic videos in the hip hop genre.
Chart Performance
Despite not being an official single, "On Fire" still managed to peak at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 2010.
Concept
The song deviates from Lil Wayne’s usual themes and instead talks about a dangerous woman – a metaphorical fire – who has caught his interest.
Rebirth Album
"On Fire" was part of Lil Wayne's "Rebirth" album that represented a significant departure from his usual hip-hop sound, exploring avenues of punk rock, pop, and rap rock.
Reception
Despite its unconventional style and moderate chart performance, the track gathered a cult following among some fans who appreciated Lil Wayne’s venture into a new genre.
Guitar Riffs
One of the song's distinctive features is the extensive use of searing guitar riffs, underscoring Lil Wayne’s attempt at rock music.
Distinctive Style
"On Fire" has a slower tempo compared to Lil Wayne's other songs. The rap-rock fusion gave fans a new perspective on Wayne's capabilities as an artist.

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