Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, rather than being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and achieved eight top 40 singles in the U.S. In the late 90s to the early 00s, the group reached top-five on the Billboard Hot 100 with the songs "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)", "Because of You", "The Hardest Thing" and "Thank God I Found You" (with Mariah Carey and Joe); the latter as featured artists, topping the chart also making it their first and only number-one song.
The group reunited for a one-time performance at Mixtape Festival in Hershey, PA in August 2012. After the performance, the reunion expanded into a new album and a spot on "The Package" tour in 2013.
Heat it Up
98º Lyrics
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And heat it up (I'm down)
Girl, let's heat it up (I'm down)
I can give you all my lovin'
If you're only down for me, girl
Let's heat it up (I'm down)
Come on, heat it up (I'm down, boy)
That you and I, yo, you were rockin' my world
I can't deny the way I'm feeling
Think about you, girl, again and again, yeah
Whenever I'm with you, my fantasies come true
So tell me what you wanna do
(Just hold me close, don't let me go
Baby, show me how the 98 will flow
I wanna know how it can be with 98 Degrees
You gotta know I'm down for you
Baby, show me what the 98 can do
Boy, lead the way to ecstasy)
But only if you're down for me
Baby, let me love you to the 98th degree, girl
And heat it up (I'm down)
Girl, let's heat it up (I'm down)
I can give you all my lovin'
If you're only down for me, girl
Let's heat it up (I'm down)
Come on, heat it up (I'm down, boy)
This urgency of what I'm feeling
Is killing me - when will this lovin' begin
I wanna be the one you run to
Girl, you know there's nothing I wouldn't do
The very thought of you is like a dream come true
So tell me what you wanna do, yeah
(Just hold me close, don't let me go
Baby, show me how the 98 will flow
I wanna know how it can be with 98 Degrees
You gotta know I'm down for you
Baby, show me what the 98 can do
Boy, lead the way to ecstasy)
Baby, come get down with me
Baby, let me love you to the 98th degree, girl
And heat it up (I'm down)
Girl, let's heat it up (I'm down)
I can give you all my lovin'
If you're only down for me, girl
Let's heat it up (I'm down)
Come on, heat it up (I'm down, boy)
Heat it up just a touch
Are you down for my love
Heat it up just a touch
Are you down for my love
Heat it up just a touch
Are you down for my love
Heat it up
Only if you're down
Baby, let me love you to the 98th degree, girl
And heat it up (I'm down)
Girl, let's heat it up (I'm down)
I can give you all my lovin'
If you're only down for me, girl
Let's heat it up (I'm down)
Come on, heat it up (I'm down, boy)
The lyrics of 98º's "Heat it Up" speak of wanting to love someone fully without reservation. The song's lyrics speak of fantasies and the desire to make them come true. The song also digs deeper into the complexities of love, specifically, the idea that the singer can give their all as long as the other person is just as invested. They don't want to waste their time on someone who isn't going to reciprocate their feelings.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the idea of heating things up with the one you love. It's clear that the singer is ready to take their relationship to the next level, but only if the girl in question feels the same way. The song also highlights the singer’s urgency, showing that they can no longer contain their feelings as they want to express them to their loved one immediately.
In general, the song is upbeat and optimistic, exploring themes of love and desire. It's a fun and playful tune that perfectly captures the emotions of being infatuated with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, let me love you to the 98th degree, girl
The singer wants to love the girl with everything he has, to the fullest extent possible.
And heat it up (I'm down)
The singer is excited and ready to take things to the next level with the girl.
Girl, let's heat it up (I'm down)
The singer wants the girl to match his excitement and enthusiasm for a passionate relationship.
I can give you all my lovin'
The singer is promising to give the girl all of his affection and attention.
If you're only down for me, girl
The singer is only willing to give his all if the girl is equally interested and committed to the relationship.
Come on, heat it up (I'm down, boy)
The singer is urging the boy to join him and the girl in their passionate relationship.
Late at night I fantasize, girl
The singer spends his nights thinking about the girl and imagining their future together.
That you and I, yo, you were rockin' my world
The singer imagines that being in a relationship with the girl would make his life incredibly fulfilling and exciting.
I can't deny the way I'm feeling
The singer can't hide his intense emotions for the girl any longer.
Whenever I'm with you, my fantasies come true
Being with the girl is even better than the singer could have ever imagined.
So tell me what you wanna do
The singer is open to anything the girl wants to do in their relationship.
(Just hold me close, don't let me go
The singer wants to feel close to the girl and never wants their time together to end.
Baby, show me how the 98 will flow
The singer is eager to explore the depths of his and the girl's passion together.
I wanna know how it can be with 98 Degrees
The singer is excited to see how much their relationship can grow and deepen.
You gotta know I'm down for you
The singer wants the girl to trust that he is fully committed to her and their relationship.
Baby, show me what the 98 can do
The singer wants the girl to help him explore and push the boundaries of their passion and love for each other.
But only if you're down for me
The singer is only willing to invest in the relationship if the girl is equally invested and committed.
This urgency of what I'm feeling
The singer feels an intense urgency to be with the girl and start their relationship as soon as possible.
Is killing me - when will this lovin' begin
The singer can't wait any longer to start their passionate and loving relationship.
I wanna be the one you run to
The singer wants to be the person the girl feels comfortable confiding in and running to for support.
Girl, you know there's nothing I wouldn't do
The singer is willing to do anything for the girl and their relationship.
The very thought of you is like a dream come true
The singer can't believe how lucky he feels to be with the girl and feels like he's living in a dream.
Baby, come get down with me
The singer is inviting the girl to join him in their passionate relationship and take things to the next level.
Heat it up just a touch
The singer wants to intensify their passion and physical intimacy just a little bit more.
Are you down for my love
The singer is checking to make sure the girl is still interested and committed to their relationship.
Heat it up
The singer is urging the girl to continue intensifying their passion together.
Only if you're down
The singer is emphasizing that he is only willing to take things to the next level if the girl is equally committed to their relationship.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: MARK ADAMS, DANIEL WEBSTER, MARK HICKS, RAYMOND GUY TURNER, STEVE ARRINGTON, STEPHEN T. YOUNG, THOMAS LOCKETT, SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, NICK LACKEY
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