Burning Up
Donnell Pitman Lyrics

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(Burning up)
(Burning up)
(I′m burning up)
(Burning for your love)
(Burning up)
(I'm burning up)
(Burning for your love)
I′ve been trying to hold this feeling inside

What would you do to me
It's too much to hide
Just your touch does so much (Just your touch)
Keeps my whole world turning-ing
And when your eyes look deep into mine
Girl you got my whole heart
Burning, burning, burning so hot
You got me burning up (Burning up)
Burning up (I'm burning up)
I′m burning for your love (Burning for your love)
I′m burning up (Burning up)
I'm burning up (I′m burning up)
I'm burning for your love (Burning for your love)
Here I stand
In this loves disguise
Trying as hard as I can
To hide this feeling in my eyes, but
As you come closer, baby (As you come closer)
My courage descends in woe and fear
When you kiss me (Ohh)
That′s when the flame begins
Burning
Burning so hot
You got me, burning up up up (Burning up)
Burning up up (I'm burning up)
I′m burning for your love (Burning for your love)
I'm burning up (Burning up)
I'm burning up (I′m burning up)
I′m burning for your love (Burning for your love)

(Ooh your love)

For your love baby!
(Ooh)
(Burning up, ah!)
(Burning up)
(I'm burning up)
(Burning for your love)
I′m burning up (Burning up)
I'm burning up (I′m burning up)
I'm burning for your love (Burning for your love)
I′m burning-urning, burning (Burning up, I'm burning up)
I'm burning for your love (Burning for your love)
I′m burning up, so hot (Burning up)
I′m burning up (I'm burning up)
I′m burning for your love (Burning for your love)
I'm burning
I′m yearning
I'm burning up for you, ooh-ooh
I′m burning up (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up (I′m burning up)
I′m burning for your love! (Burning for your love)
Woo! (Burning up, I'm burning up)
I′m burning up for your love (Burning for your love)
I'm burning, I′m burning (Burning up, I'm burning up)

Yes, I′m burning, for your love sugar (Burning for your love)
For your love, oh your love (Ohh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donnell Pitman's song "Burning Up" express a passionate and intense desire for love. The singer describes the struggle of trying to contain their feelings, but ultimately, they cannot hide their burning love for someone. The touch of the person they desire has a profound effect on them, keeping their world turning. When their eyes meet, the singer feels their entire heart ignite, creating a fiery sensation that is impossible to resist.

The use of the word "burning" throughout the song signifies the intensity and heat of their longing. The feeling is depicted as both powerful and overwhelming, as the singer feels consumed by their desire. They stand in disguise, attempting to conceal their emotions, but as the person they desire gets closer, their courage dwindles and the fear of rejection takes hold. However, when they are kissed, the flame of love ignites once again, burning hotter than ever before.

Overall, the lyrics of "Burning Up" convey a passionate yearning for love that is impossible to ignore or hide. The intense desire and the feeling of being consumed by love are central themes, creating a vivid and emotionally charged narrative.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm burning up
I am consumed by intense desire and passion

Burning for your love
Longing and yearning for your love

I've been trying to hold this feeling inside
I have been attempting to suppress this overwhelming emotion

What would you do to me
What impact would your actions have on me

It's too much to hide
The intensity of my feelings cannot be concealed

Just your touch does so much
The mere contact of your touch has a significant impact

Keeps my whole world turning
Your touch keeps my life in motion and excitement

And when your eyes look deep into mine
When your gaze penetrates my soul

Girl you got my whole heart
You possess my entire being

Burning, burning, burning so hot
The desire and passion for you is extremely intense

Here I stand in this love's disguise
I find myself pretending to be unaffected by love