: It remains a staple in her live performances and has seen a resurgence in popular culture, including a prominent feature on the TV show Hacks and as a lipsync song on RuPaul's Dragrace . Where to Listen
"Baby I'm Burnin'" is a high-energy disco-pop song written and performed by Dolly Parton . Released in 1978, it marked a significant moment in her career as she crossed over from country to mainstream pop.
: The song was released as a double A-side single alongside "I Really Got the Feeling." While "Baby I'm Burnin'" was aimed at pop radio, its counterpart targeted country stations.
You can find various versions of the track on major streaming platforms: : Available on Spotify and SoundCloud .
The song describes an intense, "out of control" romantic passion.
: Lyrics like "Hot as a pistol of flaming desire" and "red hot emotion puts fireworks in motion" evoke the feeling of being overwhelmed by attraction.
: It first appeared on her 20th studio album, Heartbreaker , in July 1978.