[Verse 1]
I came around to your front door, your back door was locked
Pushed your button, rang your bell, you didn't hear me knock
I saw your window open wide, so I crawled inside
I ran to the top floor, but you were on the ground
I was on my way up and you were going down

[Chorus]
Fire in the basement
Burn me up, scream and shout
There's a fire in the basement
Only you can put it out

[Verse 2]
This strange sensation that I'm going through
Sweet infatuation when I get next to you
Ooh, I know what it takes to be a man, you understand
Because when the sparks start flying, you'll never be the same
You know I'll hate to leave you girl, but I'm so glad I came

[Chorus]
Fire in the basement
Burn me up, then scream and shout
Got a fire in the basement, yeah
Only you girl, can put it out
[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Fire in the basement
Burn me up, scream and shout, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Got a fire in the basement
Only your love can put it out

[Organ Solo]

[Bridge]
Smoky eyes burning bright
Innocence is lost, satisfy my appetite
Ooh baby, surrender to the flame, what's your name?
Let's get down to business, how can you refuse?
Give this boy a helping hand, come on light my fuse

[Chorus]
Fire in the basement
Burn me up, and scream and shout
Got more fire in the basement
Only you can put it out

Yeah
Fire in the basement
Burn me up, scream and shout
Fire in the basement
Only your love can put it out
[Outro]
Hey, you got a match?