About the song
Introducing “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” by The Ink Spots
“I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” is a timeless classic that has resonated with audiences for generations. Recorded by the legendary vocal group The Ink Spots, this iconic track exudes nostalgia and charm with its soothing melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Written by songwriters Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler, “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” was first released in 1941 as a single by The Ink Spots. The song quickly became a sensation, earning widespread acclaim for its smooth harmonies and romantic sentiment.
The track was featured on The Ink Spots’ album “If I Didn’t Care,” released in 1941, which showcased the group’s signature blend of jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues. “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” became one of the group’s most popular songs, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Harlem Hit Parade chart (a predecessor to the R&B chart) and peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Beyond its chart success, “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” has left an indelible mark on popular culture, with its timeless appeal inspiring numerous covers and appearing in films, television shows, and commercials. Its gentle melody and romantic lyrics continue to resonate with listeners of all ages, making it a cherished classic in the annals of music history.
So, whether you’re reminiscing about the golden age of vocal harmony groups or discovering the magic of The Ink Spots for the first time, “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” is sure to transport you to a bygone era of romance and nostalgia.
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Lyrics
I don’t want to set the world on fire
I just want to start
A flame in your heart
In my heart, I have but one desire
And that one is you
No other will do
I’ve lost all ambition
For worldly acclaim
I just want to be the one you love
And with your admission
That you feel the same
I’ll have reached the goal I’m dreaming of
Believe me
I don’t want to set the world on fire
I just want to start
A flame in your heart
I don’t want to set the world on fire, honey
I love you too much
I just want to start
A great big flame
Down in your heart
You see
Way down inside of me
Darlin’, I have only one desire
And that one desire is you
And I know
Nobody else ain’t gonna do
I’ve lost all ambition
For worldly acclaim
I just want to be the one you love
And with your admission
That you feel the same
I’ll have reached the goal I’m dreaming of
Believe me
I don’t want to set the world on fire
I just want to start
A flame in your heart