Stir it up
Little darling, stir it up (Come on, baby)
Come on and stir it up (Ooh)
Little darling, stir it up (Oh-oh)
It’s been a long, long time, yeah! (Stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I got you on my mind (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Oh-oh!
Now you are here (Stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It’s so clear
To see what we could do baby (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Just me and you
Come on and stir it up (I wanna say)
Little darling stir it up (Come on, baby!)
Come on and stir it up (Yeah)
Little darling, stir it up! (Oh, mmmh)
I will push the wood (Stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I’ll blaze your fire
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Then I satisfy your heart’s desire
(Stir it, stir it, stir it together) Said, I stir it every
Every minute (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
All you got to do, baby
Is keep it in, eh!
Stir it up (Come on)
Little darling, stir it up
Come on and stir it up (Oh-oh)
Little darling, stir it up (Oh, mmh)
Quench me when I am thirsty
Come on (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh), cool me down, baby, when I’m hot
Your recipe, darling, is so tasty
When you show (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) and stir your pot
Stir it up, oh
Little darling, stir it up (Come on, girl)
Come on and stir it up (Oh, I)
Little darling, stir it up (Stir it)
Oh, little darling, stir it up (Come on, baby)
Come on and stir it up (Oh, I)
Little darling, stir it up (Stir it up, baby, stir it)
Come on, come on and stir it up (Oh)
Little darling, stir it up (Stir it, stir it, stir it)
Sensual Simplicity: The Message Behind “Stir It Up”
“Stir It Up” by Bob Marley is a reggae classic that radiates warmth, affection, and a playful sense of intimacy. The recurring invitation to “stir it up” is both a literal and metaphorical call to enliven a relationship. Marley’s lyrics, brimming with culinary metaphors such as “blaze your fire” and “stir your pot,” suggest the nurturing and passionate elements of love. The song captures the anticipation and joy of reconnecting with a loved one, emphasizing the simple pleasures found in togetherness. Marley’s soothing delivery, paired with the gently rolling rhythm, transforms the song into a celebration of love’s enduring spark.
Song Credits
- Songwriter: Bob Marley
- Release Year: 1973
- Label: Island Records