Lava
The B-52's · Planet Claire [1995]
My heart's crackin' like a Krakatoa
Krakatoa, east of Java, molten bodies, fiery lava
Fire, fire, burnin' bright
Turn on your love lava
Turn on your lava light
Fire, oh volcano, over you
Don't let your lava love turn to stone
Keep it burnin'
Keep it burnin' here at home
Oooo Hot Lava
Oooo Hot Lava
My love may be as high as the highest volcano
But the altitude is way too high
Well it gets so cold when you look at me that way---yeah
I just wanna have that hot lava
Lovin' me away
My love's mountin'
My love's eruptin' like a red hot volcano
Fire, oh volcano, over you
I gotta lotta lava love locked up inside me
My love's a lava bomb
Knock you in the head
Knock you in the head
Kick you in the lava bed
Over you, hot lava
Don't let your lava love turn to stone
Keep in burnin'
Keep it burnin' here at home
Oooo it's so hot
It's burnin' up in here
Oooo look out, it's about to erupt
Oooo my body's burnin' like a lava from a Mauna Loa
My heart's crackin' like a Krakatoa
Hot fire, red-hot fire
Lava, ohh, hot lava
Hot lava, red-hot lava
Hot lava, re-e-ed, hot lava
Oh hot lava
I'm gonna let it go
Let it flow like Pompeii or Herculaneum
Let it sizzle, let it rise
Don't let your lava love flow turn to stone
Keep it burnin'
Keep it burnin' here at home
I'm gonna jump in a crater
See ya later
Oooo hot lava
Oooo hot lava
Hot lava
Red hot lava
Hot lava
Red hot lava
Yeah
Lava
Lava stands as a vibrant song in The B-52's eclectic discography, appearing on their 1995 album Planet Claire. The track captures the band's signature new wave energy, blending quirky vocals with driving rhythms that defined their sound during the mid-nineties. Emerging after a period of lineup changes and stylistic exploration, the song reflects the group's enduring ability to merge pop sensibilities with art-rock experimentation. While the album itself marked a return to form following earlier commercial successes, Lava contributes to a broader catalogue known for its infectious hooks and playful atmosphere. The recording showcases the ensemble's collaborative spirit, maintaining the high-energy performance style that has kept them relevant across decades. It remains a testament to their consistent output of memorable, danceable music that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners discovering their extensive body of work.