FEVER
Dust Junkys Lyrics
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I never have the time of day for you
You don't have fever
Don't have fever
You don't have fever
You've got you
You're striking out for home
I don't want other loved ones
I want you
I don't want other loved ones
I want you
You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You've got you
You walk the streets at night
You've been lookin for a fight
Sometimes what your afters not your fault
'Cause happy ever afters what your taught
You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You've got you
No one makes you calm
Though you've got people on your arm
The lyrics in Dust Junkys' song "Fever" is about a person who is unable to give enough time and attention to their loved ones due to some issues in their own life. The person acknowledges that it is not the loved one's problem, but the truth is that they never have the time of day for them. The chorus of the song repeats the line "You don't have fever" three times, emphasizing that the loved one is not the problem and does not have an issue.
Further in the song, the singer describes the loved one as walking the streets alone, striking out for home. The singer wants the loved one and not anyone else. The loved one walks the streets at night, looking for a fight, but what they are after is not their fault, because they are taught that happy ever after is what they should strive for. The loved one is not the cause of the singer's problems, and they have only themselves to blame.
Overall, the song is about acknowledging one's lack of attention and time for a loved one, while reassuring them that they are not the problem. It speaks to how personal issues can affect one's relationships and how it is important to acknowledge and communicate to find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's not you're problem but it's true
I am aware that my problems are not your responsibility, but they still exist
I never have the time of day for you
I am always busy and never have enough time for you
You don't have fever
You are not sick or ill
Don't have fever
You are perfectly healthy
You don't have fever
You are not unwell or ill
You've got you
You have yourself as a source of strength and support
You walk the streets alone
You are often by yourself when out and about
You're striking out for home
You are determined to reach your desired destination
I don't want other loved ones
I am not interested in anyone else besides you
I want you
You are the only one I desire and long for
You don't have fever
You are not unwell or ill
You don't have fever
You are perfectly healthy
You don't have fever
You are not sick or ill
You've got you
You have yourself as a source of strength and support
You walk the streets at night
You often go out during the late hours
You've been lookin for a fight
You are searching for confrontation or struggle
Sometimes what your afters not your fault
Occasionally, what you desire or aim for is not entirely your responsibility or blame
'Cause happy ever afters what your taught
Because you were taught to believe in the idea of a perfect ending or outcome
You don't have fever
You are not sick or ill
You don't have fever
You are perfectly healthy
You don't have fever
You are not unwell or ill
You've got you
You have yourself as a source of strength and support
No one makes you calm
No one can make you feel at peace or tranquil
Though you've got people on your arm
Even though you have people surrounding you, you still feel unsettled or uncertain
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICHOLAS LOCKETT, SAM AKINOLA HICKLING, STEPHEN OLIVER JONES, PAUL BILLINGTON
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