Her breakout came with her debut single, "Pieces of Me", which was released in 2004, became a top-five hit in the United States, and topped the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart based on radio airplay. The success of the single and her reality show helped propel her debut album, Autobiography, also released in 2004, to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. The project sold over five million copies worldwide, making it her most successful album to date. Simpson had a leading role in the film Undiscovered (2005), which became a critical and commercial flop. The failure of the film, along with multiple critically panned performances, led to media scrutiny. Despite that, Simpson's second studio album, I Am Me (2005), debuted atop the Billboard 200, becoming her second album to do so. The album went on to receive a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Following her appearance as Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago, Simpson announced that she had begun working on her third studio album. The album differed from the pop-rock sound of her previous efforts, featuring a dance-pop and 1980s-themed sound. Bittersweet World was released in 2008 with positive critical reception, but it saw a decline in sales. The effort reached number 4 on the Billboard 200. The following year, Simpson joined the main cast of the Melrose Place revamp, which was met with harsh critical reception. Later that year, she made her Broadway debut reprising her role as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.
Simpson announced a fourth studio album that same year. She independently released the single "Bat for a Heart", though it failed to have success. Simpson eventually scrapped the album and focused on her child. Simpson reprised her role as Roxie Hart for the third time in a 2-dates special production in Hollywood Bowl in July 2013 directed by Brooke Shields. In October, Simpson and her husband Evan Ross released their debut EP by Ashlee + Evan through Access Records, which was supported by a tour in select cities across North America, and their TV reality show.
She was married to musician Pete Wentz from 2008 to 2011. The couple's son, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, was born on November 20, 2008. She appeared as Violet Foster, a small-town girl in The CW's 2009 Melrose Place, a revamp of the '90s drama of the same name.
Burning Up
Ashlee Simpson Lyrics
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I feel the vibe inside
There's something about the way you are that's giving me butterflies
Maybe the planets have aligned
Maybe it's all in my mind
So let me just introduce myself before I get too shy
I've seen you in my dreams at night to you I fantasize
You caught my eye, you're just so fine
I'm burning
Up for you
I'm burning
Up for you
I see diamonds in the sky
Touch my hand and I can fly
All this is a mystery
So come on and dance with me
I can't believe it's 4 a.m.
Where did the time go
I could sit here for days just hanging with you alone
We got an instant history
Some supernatural chemistry
Can't you feel it, feel it ,oh
But I'm giving you my number now before this goes too far
It's getting really hot in here
And soon it will be hard to say goodnight
The times not right so say goodnight
Before I die
You make me feel
Like fire
Is this love or just desire
You make me feel
Like fire
Is this love or just desire
In the song Burning Up, Ashlee Simpson sings about an intense attraction she feels towards someone. She's mesmerized by the way they look and move, and feels a connection with them that she can't explain. The lyrics suggest that this connection may be due to some kind of cosmic alignment or magical chemistry between the two individuals. Simpson is so drawn to this person that she's willing to put herself out there and give him her number, despite her shyness.
Burning Up is a song that captures the feeling of falling in love or being infatuated with someone. Simpson's lyrics are filled with references to butterflies, diamonds in the sky, and the feeling of flying, all of which suggest a sense of euphoria and excitement. The song also touches on the idea that this intense attraction might not last, and that it could be fueled by desire rather than genuine love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that you're walking by
I'm constantly aware of your presence
I feel the vibe inside
I get good vibrations when I see you
There's something about the way you are that's giving me butterflies
Your personality makes me feel excited and a bit nervous
Maybe the planets have aligned
Maybe this is fate
Maybe it's all in my mind
Maybe I'm just imagining things
So let me just introduce myself before I get too shy
Let me say hello before I lose my nerve
I've seen you in my dreams at night to you I fantasize
You're on my mind even when I'm asleep
You caught my eye, you're just so fine
I find you very attractive
I'm burning Up for you
I have strong feelings for you
I see diamonds in the sky
Being with you feels like a magical experience
Touch my hand and I can fly
Being near you makes me feel elated
All this is a mystery
I don't understand why I feel this way
So come on and dance with me
Let's spend time together and enjoy each other's company
I can't believe it's 4 a.m.
I'm surprised the night has gone by so quickly
Where did the time go
The night has felt like it's passed too quickly
I could sit here for days just hanging with you alone
I enjoy your company so much that I wouldn't mind spending more time together
We got an instant history
We have an instant connection
Some supernatural chemistry
There's a strong, mysterious connection between us
Can't you feel it, feel it ,oh
Can't you sense the chemistry between us?
But I'm giving you my number now before this goes too far
I don't want to miss my chance with you
It's getting really hot in here
The chemistry between us is heating up
And soon it will be hard to say goodnight
I don't want the night to end
The times not right so say goodnight
I don't want to say goodbye yet
Before I die
Before I leave or go away
You make me feel
You cause me to experience
Like fire
A strong, passionate feeling
Is this love or just desire
I'm not sure if this feeling is love or just physical attraction
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.