Fever
Daniel Ash Lyrics


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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 the morning, fever all through the night.

Sun lights up the daytime, moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name, and you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever - when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Fever - in the the morning, fever all through the night.
Everybody's got the fever, that is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing, fever started long ago.

Romeo loved Juliet, Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her, he said "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou givest fever, when we kisseth, fever with thy flaming youth
Fever - I'm afire, fever yea I burn forsooth.

Captain Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair
When her Daddy tried to kill him, she said "Daddy-O don't you dare"
Give me fever - with his kisses, fever when he holds me tight
Fever - I'm his Missus, Oh daddy won't you treat him right.

Now you've listened to my story, here's the point I have made:
Chicks were born to give you fever, be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
They give you fever - when you kiss them, fever if you live and learn
Fever - till you sizzle, what a lovely way to burn.




What a lovely way to burn.
What a lovely way to burn.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Daniel Ash's song Fever present a declaration of passion and affection towards someone that makes the singer's heart race and body heat up, metaphorically comparing their love to an actual fever that cannot be ignored. The first verse describes how the singer feels overwhelmed by their emotions when embraced by their lover, whose touch and kisses cause a feverish reaction that is intense and hard to handle. The chorus repeats the idea that the lover gives fever not only physically but also emotionally, both day and night, and that this phenomenon is not exclusive to the singer but a universal experience that applies to everyone.


The second verse introduces a new metaphor, using the sun and the moon as symbols of illumination and contrast that represent the singer's emotional state before and after being with their lover. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels incomplete and in darkness until the lover appears, shining a light on their life and setting their heart on fire. The chorus repeats the previous lines, creating a sense of continuity and consistency in the feelings expressed.


The third and fourth verses bring historical and literary references to the song, evoking famous love stories such as Romeo and Juliet and Pocahontas and Captain Smith. The lyrics use a playful and ironic tone to suggest that fever is not only a physical symptom but also a cultural and social phenomenon that has existed for centuries, transcending time and space. In this sense, the song seems to celebrate the power and beauty of love, which can make people feel alive and passionate in many different ways.


Line by Line Meaning

Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care
My affection for you is indescribable and boundless.


When you put your arms around me, I get a fever that's so hard to bear
Your embrace sends a sensation of intense passion throughout my entire body.


You give me fever - when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Your kisses and touch arouse me and cause an overwhelming rush of passion.


Fever - in the the morning, fever all through the night.
This feeling of intense passion and desire remains with me constantly, both day and night.


Sun lights up the daytime, moon lights up the night
The natural cycle of the sun and moon is predictable and constant.


I light up when you call my name, and you know I'm gonna treat you right
You bring joy and light into my life, and I will always treat you with kindness and respect.


Everybody's got the fever, that is something you all know
The feeling of passion and desire is a universally experienced emotion.


Fever isn't such a new thing, fever started long ago.
This feeling of passion and desire has been present throughout history and is nothing new.


Romeo loved Juliet, Juliet she felt the same
Romeo and Juliet were passionately and reciprocally in love.


When he put his arms around her, he said "Julie baby you're my flame"
Romeo expressed his love and admiration for Juliet in a poetic and romantic way.


Thou givest fever, when we kisseth, fever with thy flaming youth
Juliet's youthful passion and beauty sparks an intense and all-consuming desire in Romeo.


Fever - I'm afire, fever yea I burn forsooth.
The intensity of Romeo's desire for Juliet is consuming and overwhelming.


Captain Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair
Captain Smith and Pocahontas were involved in a wild and passionate relationship.


When her Daddy tried to kill him, she said "Daddy-O don't you dare"
Pocahontas stood up for her love and vehemently opposed any attempt to harm him.


Give me fever - with his kisses, fever when he holds me tight
The physical affection between Captain Smith and Pocahontas triggers intense feelings of passion and desire.


Fever - I'm his Missus, Oh daddy won't you treat him right.
Pocahontas sees herself as Captain Smith's partner, and she implores her father to accept and respect their relationship.


Now you've listened to my story, here's the point I have made:
After sharing these stories of passionate love, I have a message to impart.


Chicks were born to give you fever, be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
Women have a natural ability to ignite intense feelings of passion and desire, regardless of the unit of measurement.


They give you fever - when you kiss them, fever if you live and learn
Women's kisses and touch can trigger an intense and all-consuming desire in men.


Fever - till you sizzle, what a lovely way to burn.
The experience of intense passion and desire is exhilarating and thrilling, even if it burns out of control.


What a lovely way to burn.
The experience of passion and desire is a fantastic and beautiful thing to experience.


What a lovely way to burn.
The experience of passion and desire is a fantastic and beautiful thing to experience.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell

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