You 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 mornin'
Fever all through the night

Listen to me, baby
Hear ev'ry word I say
No one could love you the way I do
'Cause they don't know how to love you my way

You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
An' fever all through the night

Bless my soul, I love you
Take this heart away
Take these arms I'll never use
An' just believe in what my lips have to say

You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever (fever, burn through) in the mornin'
Fever all through the night

Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
My eyes light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right

You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
An' fever all through the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Little Willie John's song "Fever" are about the overwhelming feeling of love that the singer feels when they are with the person they love. The first verse expresses the intensity of the singer's love, who says that their love is so strong that it causes a burning feeling inside them. When the person they love is close to them and they embrace or kiss, the singer feels a fever that is difficult to bear. The chorus is a repetition of this sentiment, further emphasizing the physical and emotional sensations that the singer feels when their love is close.

The second verse is a plea to the person the singer loves to listen to their words and understand that nobody could love them the way they do. The ending of the verse echoes the chorus, stating that the love between them continues all through the night and morning. The final verse describes the way that the singer feels when their love is near, saying that they are filled with a warm light and that they know they will be treated well. The chorus repeats the longing and desire for the person they love and the feverish intensity of that love.

Line by Line Meaning

You never know how much I love you
I love you more than you realise

Never know how much I care
I care deeply for you

When you put your arms around me
When we embrace

I get a fever that's so hard to bear
I am overwhelmed with passion

You give me fever
Your love sets me on fire

When you kiss me
Your kisses ignite my soul

Fever when you hold me tight
I am consumed by desire when we are close

Fever in the mornin'
Passion lingers when we wake

Fever all through the night
Passion keeps burning all night long

Listen to me, baby
Pay attention to what I'm saying

Hear ev'ry word I say
Take my words seriously