Sex On Fire
Kings Of Leon (Unover Remix) Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kings of Leon's "Sex is on Fire" describe an intense sexual encounter between two people, where they must remain quiet and discreet due to the attention they are receiving from others. The first verse describes the couple's perception of their surroundings, knowing they are being watched but choosing to ignore it. Meanwhile, the "kiddie like play" going on around them is causing people to talk, but the couple is consumed by their own passion.

The second verse takes a more physical approach, with the singer driving while his lover's "soft lips are open." The use of "knuckles are pale" suggests that the encounter is so intense that the partner is clenching their fists tightly. The chorus repeats the phrase "Your sex is on fire," representing the overwhelming desire and passion the couple is experiencing.

The bridge of the song is a realization that the encounter is not forever, but for this one night, they are the "greatest" and consumed with the passion of what's to transpire.

Overall, "Sex is on Fire" is a passionate and intense depiction of a secret sexual encounter.

Line by Line Meaning

Lay where you're laying
Stay where you are and do not move

Don't make a sound
Remain quiet and do not make any noise

I know they're watching
I am aware that we are being observed by others

All the commotion
The chaos and noise around us

The kiddie like play
The immature behavior displayed by others

It has people talking
This behavior is causing others to gossip and discuss it

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire is intense and it is affecting those around you

The dark of the alley
We are in a secluded and shadowy area

The breaking of day
The beginning of a new day

Head while I'm driving
I am distracted by thoughts of you while I am operating a vehicle

Soft lips are open
Your lips are parted and soft

Them knuckles are pale
Your knuckles are white due to your intense grip

Feels like you're dying
Your ecstasy is so intense that it feels like you are experiencing death

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire is intense and it is affecting those around you

Consumed with what's to transpire
You are focused solely on what is to come and are fully engrossed in the anticipation

Hot as a fever
Your passion is as intense as a high fever

Rattle of bones
Your desire is so strong that it is shaking your bones

I could just taste it
I am extremely eager and excited for what is to come

But it's not forever
This intense passion and desire will not last forever

But it's just tonight
This moment of intense passion will only last for tonight

Oh we're still the greatest
Despite this moment being temporary, we are still the best together

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire is intense and it is affecting those around you

You, your sex is on fire
Your passion and desire is intense and it is affecting those around you

Consumed with what's to transpire
You are focused solely on what is to come and are fully engrossed in the anticipation

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL

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