“When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” is a song written and recorded by Jerry Reed in 1971

About the song

Jerry Reed, a versatile country music artist known for his songwriting, guitar-playing, and acting skills, penned “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” as a playful and energetic country rock anthem. This upbeat track, released in 1973, became a hit single and a staple of Reed’s live performances.

With its catchy melody and Reed’s distinctive vocal style, “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” offers a fun and entertaining listening experience. The song’s lyrics, filled with humorous anecdotes and vivid imagery, explore the theme of luck and the ups and downs of life. Reed’s energetic guitar playing and the song’s driving rhythm make it easy to dance and sing along to.

The opening lines, “When you’re hot, you’re hot, when you’re cold, you’re cold,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to reference the unpredictable nature of life, using humorous anecdotes and vivid imagery to illustrate the point. Reed’s playful delivery and the song’s upbeat tempo make it a delightful listen.

“When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” is more than just a fun and catchy song; it is a testament to Jerry Reed’s versatility as a musician. His songwriting skills, guitar-playing ability, and distinctive vocal style combine to create a truly memorable track. The song’s upbeat energy and playful lyrics make it a timeless classic that continues to delight audiences of all ages.

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Lyrics

Son well now me and Homer Jones and Big John Talley
Had a big crap game goin’ back in the alley
And I kept rollin’ them sevens and winnin’ all them pots
My luck was so good I could do no wrong
I just kept on rollin’ and controllin’ them bones
Fin’lly they just threw up their hands and said
When you’re hot you’re hot I said yeah

When you’re hot you’re hot
And when you’re not you’re not
Put all the money in and let’s roll ’em again
When you’re hot you’re hot

(La la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
When you’re hot you’re hot)

Well now every time I rolled ’em dice I’d win
And I was just gettin’ ready to roll ’em again
When I heard somethin’ behind me I turned around
And there was a big ole cop
He said hello boy then he gave us a grin
Said looks like I’m gonna have to haul you all in
And keep all that money for evidence I said well son
When you’re hot you’re hot

He said yeah when you’re hot you’re hot
And when you’re not you’re not
You can ‘splain it all down at city hall
I said yeah when you’re hot you’re hot

(La la la la la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
When you’re hot you’re hot)

Well when he took us into court I couldn’t believe my eyes
The judge was a fishin’ buddy that I recognized
I said hey judge old buddy old pal
I’ll pay you that hundred I owe you if you get me out of this spot
So he gave my friend a little fine to pay
He turned around and grinned at me and said
Ninety days Jerry when you’re hot you’re hot
And I said thanks a lot

When you’re hot you’re hot
And when you’re not you’re not
You let my friends go free and throwed the book at me
He said well when you’re hot you’re hot

I said well I tell you one thing judge old buddy old pal
If you wasn’t wearin’ that black robe I’d take you out back of this courthouse
And I’d try a little bit of you on my own you understand that you hillbilly
Who’s gonna collect my welfare pay for my Cadillac
Whadda ya mean contempt of court
Judge oh judge