Burning Up
Britney Spears Lyrics


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[Britney Spears]

I'm on fire!

Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire
And I can't quench my desire
Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love
You're not convinced that that is enough
I put myself in this position
And I deserve the imposition
But you don't even know I'm alive
And this pounding in my heart just won't die
I'm burning up

[Chorus]

I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
For your love

You're always closing your door
Well that only makes me want you more
And day and night I cry for your love
You're not convinced that that is enough
To justify my wanting you
Now tell me what you want me to do
I'm not blind and I know
That you want to want me but you can't let go
Come on, let go

[Chorus]

I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love

For your love

Oh!

[Bridge]

Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Or bending over backwards now would you be pleased?
Unlike the others I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame
I'm on fire!
I'm on fire!

Come on, let go

Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Or bending over backwards now would you be pleased?
Unlike the others I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame
I'm on fire!

[Burning up for your love]
Ooo, yeah, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Ooo, yeah, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Come on, come on, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Uh, uh, uh, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Ooo, yeah, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Come on, come on, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Ooo, yeah, I'm burning up [Burning up for your love]
Uh, uh, uh [Burning up for your love]

You know you got me burning up, baby [Burning up for your love]
You know you got me burning up, baby [Burning up for your love]





Burning up for your love [Burning up for your love]
Burning up for your love [Burning up for your love]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Britney Spears's song Burning Up portray the desperate longing and burning desire that she has for someone who doesn't even acknowledge her existence. The song begins with Britney expressing how she can't control her desire for this person, even though she knows it's not reciprocated. She feels like she's put herself in this position, and while she deserves the pain it brings, it doesn't make it any less intense. The chorus repeats the phrase "burning up for your love," emphasizing the intensity of her feelings.


In the next verse, Britney talks about how the person she desires is constantly shutting her out, but that only makes her want them more. She cries for their love, but they are still not convinced that it's enough. She wants to know what she can do to make them see that she's worth their attention. In the bridge, Britney suggests that she's willing to do anything for their love, even if it means humiliation or shame.


The song speaks to the universal theme of unrequited love, and the intense pain and longing that comes with it. It's clear that Britney is obsessed with this person, and that she would go to great lengths to satisfy their desires. Overall, the lyrics are emotionally charged and expressive, conveying Britney's desperation and passion.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on fire!
I'm feeling overwhelmed with passion


Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire
Do not disregard me because of my intensity


And I can't quench my desire
My longing can't be fulfilled


Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love
Can't you see how much I'm infatuated with you?


You're not convinced that that is enough
You're not sure if my feelings are genuine


I put myself in this position
I have made the choice to put myself through this unrequited love


And I deserve the imposition
I acknowledge that this is my own fault


But you don't even know I'm alive
You don't even acknowledge my existence


And this pounding in my heart just won't die
My strong emotions are not going away


You're always closing your door
You're always shutting me out


Well that only makes me want you more
Your rejection only intensifies my feelings


And day and night I cry for your love
I am constantly yearning for your attention


To justify my wanting you
I need to prove that my attraction to you is reasonable


Now tell me what you want me to do
Give me some guidance on how to pursue you


I'm not blind and I know
I am aware of the reality of the situation


That you want to want me but you can't let go
You have feelings for me, but you can't act on them


Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Are you looking for me to beg?


Or bending over backwards now would you be pleased?
Would you like me to do whatever it takes to win you over?


Unlike the others I'd do anything
I am willing to go to great lengths for your love


I'm not the same, I have no shame
I am not afraid to be vulnerable and show my feelings


You know you got me burning up, baby
You are the reason for my intense feelings


Burning up for your love
I am consumed by my desire for you




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_LYRICS_

Don't put me off, 'cause I'm on fire
And I can't quench my desire
Don't you know that I'm Burning Up for your love?
You're not convinced that that is enough
I put myself in this position
And I deserve the imposition
But you don't even know I'm alive
And this pounding in my heart just won't die
I'm Burning Up

[Chorus]
I'm Burning Up, Burning Up for your love
I'm Burning Up, Burning Up for your love
I'm Burning Up, Burning Up for your love
For your love

You're always closing your door
Well, that only makes me want you more
And day and night, I cry for your love
You're not convinced that that is enough
To justify my wanting you
Now tell me what you want me to do
I'm not blind, and I know
That you want to want me, but you can't let go
C'mon, let go

[Chorus]
I'm Burning Up, Burning Up for your love
I'm Burning Up, Burning Up for your love
I'm Burning Up, Burning Up for your love
For your love, oh

Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Or bending over backwards, now, would you be pleased?
Unlike the others, I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame
I'm on fire
C'mon, let go

Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Or bending over backwards, now, would you be pleased?
Unlike the others, I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame
I'm on fire

[Chorus]
Ooh, yeah - I'm Burning Up
Ooh, yeah - I'm Burning Up
Come on, oh come on - I'm Burning Up
Uh, uh, uh - I'm Burning Up
Ooh, yeah - I'm Burning Up
Come on, oh come on - I'm Burning Up
Ooh, yeah - I'm Burning Up
Uh, uh, uh



All comments from YouTube:

xFemmeFataleKingx

I hate that whenever an artist covers a song by another artist, in the comments it's always a battle of "WHO WAS BETTER?" Britney loves Madonna, and Madonna loves Britney.. x No hate, Britney just wanted to cover it.. Both are icons, no need to fester. I really like this, Britney's voice is perfect for this song, and she did it justice.. Opinions are opinions no one should be attacked for them x ♥

Jamie Lee Sphere

U R right 💚👋👍

Paulo Spengler

and last week, Madonna went to britney's wedding. You were so right about their mutual love!

DRIA22

As long as people aren’t hating on Britney and Madonna, it’s okay to compare their versions of the song. Madonna’s version is better, obviously. But Britney’s version is still cute and very Femme Fatale.

Camarada 64

@George Salazar you are so wrong Cher is good but Madonna is better.Queen of Pop

M S

xFemmeFataleKingx who's better for u?

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MadonnaDelRey

The princess of pop covering the queen. I wanna like this video more than once. Great job, Britney! ❤

Samantha Gibson

@Chaotic Neutral right Janet the queen, not Madonna. Honestly Janet and Britney made more and better music then Madonna. I love Madonna, but Britney gave us so much and so did Janet. Madonna did, too! But let’s be real dancing, performing, and singing Janet and Britney gave us the best entertainment

Samantha Gibson

Britney deserve to be crowned queen after all the bullshit and hard work she’s done. She’s worked harder then Madonna.

Chaotic Neutral

This song isn’t by Janet 🤔

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