Heatwave
Boswell Eve Lyrics
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The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising
She certainly can can-can
She started a heatwave by letting her seat wave
In such a way that the customers say
That she certainly can can-can
Gee,gee! Her anatomy makes the mercury rise to 93
That thermometer proves that she certainly can
(What's your name honey? Pablo), certainly can
(Chico, Miguelito, Pablo, Chico, Miguelito) oh, can-can
Pablo, it's saying here in the weather report
It's saying a fairly warm air is moving in from (Where?) Jamaica
Moderately high air pressure will cover the NE and (where else?)
The Deep South, Small danger of (what?) Fruit frost!
Hot and humid nights can be expected
Vincent 95, Guadeloupe 97, Santo Domingo 99, Pardon me? 105?
We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising
I certainly can can-can
I started this heatwave in such a way
That the customers say that I certainly can can-can
The man who need makes the mercury rise to 93
We're having a heatwave, a tropical, a tropical heatwave
The way that I move, that thermometer grooves
She certainly certainly certainly can
I certainly, certainly, certainly can can-can
In Boswell Eve's song Heatwave, the lyrics describe the effects of a tropical heatwave on both the weather and the people experiencing it. The opening lines describe the heatwave as a "tropical heatwave," emphasizing the exotic and intense nature of the heat. It's noted that the temperature is rising, which is not surprising given the circumstances.
The main focus of the song shifts to a woman who is dancing the "can-can," an energetic and provocative dance that became popular in France in the 19th century. The lyrics suggest that her movements are so mesmerizing that she starts a heatwave. The customers who are watching her are so impressed that they can't help but comment on her ability to "can-can." The lyrics also note that her "seat" is moving in such a way that it's contributing to the heatwave. The imagery created is one of intense heat and passion, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for sexual desire.
Throughout the song, the lyrics interject snippets of a weather report, which provide a context for the heatwave. The temperatures mentioned in the report are consistently high, reinforcing the idea that the heat is intense and unrelenting. The lyrics also mention a few different locations, including Jamaica and Santo Domingo, which helps to establish the song's tropical setting.
Overall, the lyrics of Heatwave emphasize the sensual nature of the heat and its effect on people.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
It's very hot, it's like a tropical heatwave.
The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising
It's getting hotter, but it's not unexpected.
She certainly can can-can
She's very good at dancing the can-can.
She started a heatwave by letting her seat wave
She caused people to get hot and bothered by shaking her rear end.
In such a way that the customers say
People are so impressed by her dancing that they comment on it.
Gee,gee! Her anatomy makes the mercury rise to 93
Wow, she's so hot that it's like the temperature has gone up to 93 degrees.
Having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave, the way that she moves
She's so sexy and exciting that it's like a heatwave, a tropical heatwave.
That thermometer proves that she certainly can
Even the thermometer is showing how hot she is.
(What's your name honey? Pablo), certainly can
The singer is excited and thinks other people are too, even someone named Pablo.
(Chico, Miguelito, Pablo, Chico, Miguelito) oh, can-can
The singer is just excitedly shouting out names and about the can-can dance.
Pablo, it's saying here in the weather report
The singer addresses someone named Pablo, and starts talking about the weather.
It's saying a fairly warm air is moving in from (Where?) Jamaica
The weather report says that hot air is coming from Jamaica.
Moderately high air pressure will cover the NE and (where else?)
Air pressure will be high in the Northeast and other places.
The Deep South, Small danger of (what?) Fruit frost!
There's a small chance of fruit frost in the Deep South.
Hot and humid nights can be expected
It will be hot and humid at night.
Vincent 95, Guadeloupe 97, Santo Domingo 99, Pardon me? 105?
The weather report is giving temperatures for different places, including one that surprises the singer.
We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
It's still hot, like a tropical heatwave.
I started this heatwave in such a way
The singer is taking credit for starting the heatwave with their sexy dancing.
That the customers say that I certainly can can-can
People are impressed by the singer's dancing and commenting on it.
The man who need makes the mercury rise to 93
The singer, who is likely male, is also very hot and makes the temperature feel like 93 degrees.
The way that I move, that thermometer grooves
Even the thermometer is moving along with the singer's sexy dancing.
She certainly certainly certainly can
The singer is emphasizing how impressive the dancer is.
I certainly, certainly, certainly can can-can
The singer is also impressed with their own dancing abilities.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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Gareth Dawkins
Thank you for posting, great version of this song with super arrangement from I think Tony Osborne