Deep Purple

Released: October 5, 1990

Songwriter: Ian Paice Joe Lynn Turner Jon Lord Ritchie Blackmore Roger Glover

Producer: Roger Glover

[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 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
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]

[Verse 3]
Smoky eyes burning bright
Innocence lost, satisfy my appetite
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

Deep Purple is one of the defining Hard Rock bands of the 70’s, and is co-credited with such bands as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin of creating the genre of Heavy Metal. They are best known for their song “Smoke on the Water”, as well as utilizing heavily distorted organ playing to mold their own unique heavy sound.

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