Burning Love
Elvis Presley Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I feel my temperature rising
Higher, higher
It's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love (burning love)
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me, yeah
I just might turn to smoke
But I feel fine
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love (burning love)
Burning love (burning love)
It's coming closer
The flames are now lickin' my body
Won't you help me
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breathe
And my chest is heaving, hmm-hmm
Lord, have mercy
I'm burning a hole where I lay, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love (burning love)
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, yeah, yeah (just a hunk)
The song "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley is a passionate love song about the intense feelings the singer has for his love interest. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional sensations of love that are so strong they feel like the singer is on fire. He sings about his temperature rising, his brain flaming, and his body burning, all as a result of being with his lover. The use of powerful imagery emphasizes the intensity of his feelings, making it clear that this is a deep, all-consuming kind of love.
Despite the strong physical imagery, the song is ultimately about the emotional connection between the singer and his beloved. He describes how her kisses light him up and lift him higher, like the sweet song of a choir. The repetition of the phrase "burning love" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this love is all-consuming and intense. Elvis puts on a powerful performance, his voice conveying both the passion and desperation of the lyrics.
Overall, "Burning Love" is a timeless classic that captures the raw emotions of love in a way that is both powerful and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord almighty
Expressing astonishment at a higher power
I feel my temperature rising
My excitement and passion are taking over
Higher higher
My feelings are intensifying
It's burning through to my soul
My emotions are deeply felt and undeniable
Girl, girl, girl, girl
Addressing the woman who is the focus of my passion
You gonna set me on fire, mmh
Your effect on me is overwhelming and intense
My brain is flaming
My mind is consumed by thoughts of you
I don't know which way to go, yeah
I am lost in the intensity of my feelings
Your kisses lift me higher
Your affection makes me feel alive and empowered
Like the sweet song of a choir
Your love is harmonious and beautiful
You light my morning sky
You bring light and joy to my life
With burning love
Your passion consumes me in the best way possible
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing the physical sensations of my passion
Help me, I'm flaming
I am overwhelmed by the heat of my emotions
I must be a hundred and nine
My passion is at an extreme level
Burning, burning, burning
My passion is all-consuming
And nothing can cool me, yeah
My love burns too brightly to be extinguished
I just might turn into smoke
My passion is so intense that it might consume me
But I feel fine
Despite the intensity, my love feels good
With burning love
Your love consumes me in the best possible way
Ahh, ahh
Expressing the physical sensations of my passion
It's coming closer
My passion is growing stronger and closer
The flames are now licking my body
I am consumed by my passion
Won't you help me?
Implying that the woman is the only one who can help control my passion
I feel like I'm slipping away
My passion is taking over and I am losing control
It's hard to breath
My passion is making it difficult to think or focus
My chest is a-heaving, mmh, mmh
My passion is causing physical symptoms
Lord have mercy
An exclamation of intense feeling
I'm burning a hole where I lay, yeah
My passion is so strong it feels like it is leaving a mark on me
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Describing myself as full of passion and desire
Ah, with burning love
My passion for you is all-consuming and intense
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dennis Linde
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@roborobert1
Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature risin', mmm
Higher, higher, it's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl, girl, you're gonna set me on fire
My brain is flamin', I don't know which way to go, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
You light my mornin' sky with burning love, mmm
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I feel my temperature risin', mm
Help me, I'm flamin', I must be a 109, mmm
Burnin', burnin', burnin' and nothing can cool me, yeah
I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
And you light my mornin' sky with burning love
It's comin' closer, the flames are now lickin' my body, mm
Won't you help me? I feel like I'm slippin' away
It's hard to breathe, and my chest is a-heavin', mmm, hmm
Lord, have mercy, I'm burning a hole where I lay, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky with burning love
With burning love (a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah)
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah, ah (ah)
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
@jonathanwells223
It’s criminal that Obsidian couldn’t get the rights to use Elvis songs for Fallout: New Vegas
@Landishery
It sure was a kick in the head!
@islandborn1457
Agreed
@sparrow2007
If someone hasn’t made a mod to add Elvis into NV they certainly should
@Landishery
@@sparrow2007 Look up the King
@nekorina9011
UGH LITERALLY. I feel like songs like Baby Let's Play House and Trouble would have been great for the game
@jaredgorbich9050
Timeless
@LithiumExile
ever since i was a jit knew i was the shit
@Skyspecter
@@LithiumExilehahahah
@СтефанНенков-б5в
Indeed.