Stir It Up
Bob Marley · Catch a Fire
Stir it up!
Little darling, stir it up!
Come on baby come on and stir it up little darling, stir it up
It's been a long long time since I've got you on my mind
And now you are here
I say it's so clear
To see what we can do, baby, just me and you
Come on and stir it up! Little darling, stir it up!
Come on baby come on and stir it up little darling, stir it up
I'll push the wood, I'll blaze your fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire
Said I'll stir it up, yeah, ev'ry minute, yeah
All you got to do is keep it in, baby
And stir it up! Little darling, stir it up!
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up, yeah
Oh, will you quench me when I'm thirsty?
Come and cool me down baby when I'm hot?
Your recipe, darling, is so tasty
And you sure can stir your pot
So stir it up! Little darling, stir it up!
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up
Little darling, stir it up!
Come on baby come on and stir it up little darling, stir it up
It's been a long long time since I've got you on my mind
And now you are here
I say it's so clear
To see what we can do, baby, just me and you
Come on and stir it up! Little darling, stir it up!
Come on baby come on and stir it up little darling, stir it up
I'll push the wood, I'll blaze your fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire
Said I'll stir it up, yeah, ev'ry minute, yeah
All you got to do is keep it in, baby
And stir it up! Little darling, stir it up!
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up, yeah
Oh, will you quench me when I'm thirsty?
Come and cool me down baby when I'm hot?
Your recipe, darling, is so tasty
And you sure can stir your pot
So stir it up! Little darling, stir it up!
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up
Come on and stir it up, oh, little darling, stir it up
Stir It Up - Bob Marley
Bob Marley's 'Stir It Up' stands as a cornerstone of reggae history, released on the landmark 1973 album 'Catch a Fire'. Originally written by Marley and Peter Tosh, the track serves as a powerful anthem for social change, urging listeners to challenge injustice and demand better conditions for the people. Its rhythmic groove and urgent message made it an immediate hit upon its release, helping to propel reggae music into the mainstream consciousness of the West. The song remains a defining example of the genre's ability to blend political activism with infectious musicality, cementing Marley's legacy as a global voice for peace and unity.