Fever
Peggy Lee Lyrics
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Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat me right
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long time ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever I'm on fire
Fever yea I burn forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said "Daddy, oh don't you dare"
"He gives me fever, with his kisses"
"Fever when he holds me tight"
"Fever, I'm his missus"
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
They give you fever
When you kiss them, fever if you really learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
The song "Fever" by Peggy Lee is a classic jazz-pop tune that has stood the test of time. It's a song that is all about the passion and heat that can be generated between two people who are attracted to each other. The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the intensity of desire that can be felt when two people come together.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come. "Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care," Peggy sings. These lines suggest that the love and affection that the singer feels is so strong that it's hard to express in words. However, when the object of her affection puts their arms around her, she starts to feel a fever that's hard to bear. This fever is both a physical and emotional response to the heat of the moment.
The second verse of the song continues this theme of heat and intensity. Peggy sings that the sun lights up the daytime, the moon lights up the night, but when her loved one calls her name, she lights up inside. This line suggests that her love for this person is so strong that it illuminates her entire being. Once again, she talks about the fever that she experiences when she is kissed or held tight.
Overall, the song "Fever" is a powerful testament to the intensity of desire and the emotional and physical response that can be generated between two people. It's a song that has stood the test of time and continues to be loved by music fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
I have so much love for you, and I worry that you don't know that.
Never know how much I care
I am full of affection for you, and I hope you recognize it.
When you put your arms around me
Physical contact with you creates a sensation within me.
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
I experience an intensely overwhelming passion for you that cannot be ignored.
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Your kisses ignite a passion within me and create an intense emotional and physical reaction.
Fever when you hold me tight
My longing for you intensifies when we embrace intimately.
Fever in the mornin'
This feeling consumes me in the morning upon waking up.
Fever all through the night
This passion is an enduring feeling, and is present at all hours of the night.
Sun lights up the day time
The sun illuminates the daytime sky.
Moon lights up the night
The moon provides light during the night.
I light up when you call my name
I feel joyous and my face lights up upon hearing my name from you.
And you know I'm gonna treat me right
I am confident that you will treat me well and with kindness.
Everybody's got the fever
This passion is not unique to me, and everyone has experienced it at some point.
That is somethin' you all know
This is a universal feeling that is known by everyone.
Fever isn't such a new thing
These intense feelings have existed for a long time and are not new.
Fever started long time ago
This feeling has been around for centuries.
Romeo loved Juliet
The tragic story of two lovers is well-known.
Juliet she felt the same
The feelings between Romeo and Juliet were mutual.
When he put his arms around her
Physical contact between the two lovers created strong emotions.
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Romeo expressed his love for Juliet with passion.
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Romeo compares his passion for Juliet to a fever ignited by their kisses.
Fever with thy flaming youth
Juliet's young and passionate nature intensifies their passion even more.
Fever I'm on fire
Their passion creates metaphoric flames, causing a strong emotional reaction.
Fever yea I burn forsooth
Romeo is consumed by his love and passion for Juliet.
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
The historical story of a captain and the daughter of a Native American chief is famous.
Had a very mad affair
Their relationship was a tumultuous and emotionally-driven romance.
When her daddy tried to kill him
Pocahontas' father was not supportive of their relationship and even resorted to violence.
She said "Daddy, oh don't you dare"
Pocahontas defended Captain Smith against her father, unwilling to let their love be destroyed.
"He gives me fever, with his kisses"
Captain Smith's kisses ignited an overwhelming passion within Pocahontas.
"Fever when he holds me tight"
Intimacy with Captain Smith created intense feelings in Pocahontas.
"Fever, I'm his missus"
Pocahontas is fully committed to Captain Smith and considers herself his wife.
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"
Pocahontas pleads with her father to be accepting and respectful of Captain Smith in their relationship.
Now you've listened to my story
The song has now shared several stories of love and passion.
Here's the point that I have made
The song's purpose was to express that love and passion, like a fever, can take hold of a person's emotions.
Chicks were born to give you fever
Women have a natural ability to create passion and physical reaction in men.
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
This feeling can be measured by different temperature scales, but it is still a fever-like sensation.
They give you fever
Women have the power to create these strong emotions in men.
When you kiss them, fever if you really learn
The passion and intensity only increases when one truly embraces and understands the power of the love and physical attraction.
Fever till you sizzle
This passion can become so hot, it feels like one is sizzling with desire.
What a lovely way to burn
Despite any difficulties or challenges, experiencing such passionate love is a beautiful and worthwhile thing.
What a lovely way to burn
Repeating the final line emphasizes the point that love, despite its intensity, is a beautiful thing.
What a lovely way to burn
Repeating the final line emphasizes the point that love, despite its intensity, is a beautiful thing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, John Davenport
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MumblzDelusional
Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever,,, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm going to treat you right
You give me fever,,, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her, he said
Julie Baby, you're my flame
Thou giveth fever
When we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever, I'm afire
Fever, yeah I burn, forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her Daddy tried to kill him
She said, Daddy, oh don't you dare
He gives me fever
With his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever, I'm his missus
Daddy won't you treat him right?
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
They give you fever when you kiss them
Fever, if you live you learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
@Prasanjeet
The Queen's Gambit ❤️🔥
@bikotheanimator6169
I don't know who this queen gambit person is. I know this from Charmed with Paige Matthews/Rose McGowan
@MrReed314
@@bikotheanimator6169
It's the original version of Charmed and no other..
@levijack1947
Yes, that's what brought me here as well.
@brandonsmith7114
I was thinking more American Horror Story NYC
@TerryT0114
I just heard it again on that show an came looking for it. Great song.
I thought it was an old song.......
I'll have to dig deeper I guess. Great song.
@BallerinaQUEEN2009
I have never heard of this song until my dance teacher told us that this was our jazz song for the dance recital. I absolutely LOVE this song now!!! It is always stuck in my head!! Great job!! ❤❤
@brookiejai
I love this!! My jazz teacher also made me sing this for vocal class. Wouldn’t have known it without her ❤
So nostalgic
@moreththerogue6218
Peggy Lee's beautiful voice, a haunting song and dancers that grab your attention and hold it till the very last note.
@DAFTPHONK
absolutely