Elvis Presley's version was released as a single on August 1, 1972, with the B-side "It's a Matter of Time", and it reached number 36 in the country charts. Elvis had recorded it at RCA's Hollywood studios on March 28, 1972. It was his last big hit. The electric guitar opening and riffs were overdubbed and played by Dennis Linde himself.
For the week of October 28, 1972, "Burning Love" rose to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. It reached number 1 on Cashbox's Top 40 Charts for the week of November 11. The song was Elvis's 40th and final Top Ten hit on the Billboard US charts.
He performed it in at least two high-profile productions: the concert film Elvis on Tour (during which he had to use a lyric sheet as the song was still new to him), and the later Aloha from Hawaii concert. The song was also performed during the afternoon and evening shows in Lakeland on April 27, 1975, and during the Asheville evening show on July 22 the same year, although it remained a rare song in the list performed by Elvis from 1972 onward.
The song was also released on an album titled Burning Love and Hits from His Movies, Volume 2 on November 1, 1972. Despite this album's subtitle, the only actual hit on the album was the title song.
A new backing track for the song was recorded in 1980, intended for the Guitar Man album. It went unreleased until 2000. In 2015, a new orchestral arrangement for the song was recorded accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and was released on album If I Can Dream.
Burning Love
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire, mmh
My brain is flaming
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me, yeah
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
Ahh, ahh
Ahh, with burning love
It's coming closer
The flames are now licking my body
Won't you help me?
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breath
My chest is a-heaving, mmh, mmh
Lord have mercy
I'm burning a hole where I lay, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
(Hunk, a hunk of burning love)
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ahh
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ahh
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ahh
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ha ha
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning
The song "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley is a passionate love song about the intense feelings the singer has for his love interest. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional sensations of love that are so strong they feel like the singer is on fire. He sings about his temperature rising, his brain flaming, and his body burning, all as a result of being with his lover. The use of powerful imagery emphasizes the intensity of his feelings, making it clear that this is a deep, all-consuming kind of love.
Despite the strong physical imagery, the song is ultimately about the emotional connection between the singer and his beloved. He describes how her kisses light him up and lift him higher, like the sweet song of a choir. The repetition of the phrase "burning love" throughout the song reinforces the idea that this love is all-consuming and intense. Elvis puts on a powerful performance, his voice conveying both the passion and desperation of the lyrics.
Overall, "Burning Love" is a timeless classic that captures the raw emotions of love in a way that is both powerful and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord almighty
Expressing astonishment at a higher power
I feel my temperature rising
My excitement and passion are taking over
Higher higher
My feelings are intensifying
It's burning through to my soul
My emotions are deeply felt and undeniable
Girl, girl, girl, girl
Addressing the woman who is the focus of my passion
You gonna set me on fire, mmh
Your effect on me is overwhelming and intense
My brain is flaming
My mind is consumed by thoughts of you
I don't know which way to go, yeah
I am lost in the intensity of my feelings
Your kisses lift me higher
Your affection makes me feel alive and empowered
Like the sweet song of a choir
Your love is harmonious and beautiful
You light my morning sky
You bring light and joy to my life
With burning love
Your passion consumes me in the best way possible
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing the physical sensations of my passion
Help me, I'm flaming
I am overwhelmed by the heat of my emotions
I must be a hundred and nine
My passion is at an extreme level
Burning, burning, burning
My passion is all-consuming
And nothing can cool me, yeah
My love burns too brightly to be extinguished
I just might turn into smoke
My passion is so intense that it might consume me
But I feel fine
Despite the intensity, my love feels good
With burning love
Your love consumes me in the best possible way
Ahh, ahh
Expressing the physical sensations of my passion
It's coming closer
My passion is growing stronger and closer
The flames are now licking my body
I am consumed by my passion
Won't you help me?
Implying that the woman is the only one who can help control my passion
I feel like I'm slipping away
My passion is taking over and I am losing control
It's hard to breath
My passion is making it difficult to think or focus
My chest is a-heaving, mmh, mmh
My passion is causing physical symptoms
Lord have mercy
An exclamation of intense feeling
I'm burning a hole where I lay, yeah
My passion is so strong it feels like it is leaving a mark on me
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Describing myself as full of passion and desire
Ah, with burning love
My passion for you is all-consuming and intense
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dennis Linde
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@DamienMcGuinness
[Verse 1]
Lord Almighty
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl, girl
You're gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
[Chorus]
Your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
[Verse 2]
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine
[Chorus]
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
[Verse 3]
It's coming closer
The flames are now licking my body
Won't you help me
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breathe
And my chest is a-heaving
Lord, have mercy
I'm burning a hole where I lay
[Chorus]
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
(Ah, ah, burning love)
[Outro]
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
@Queerienlannister
Lord almighty
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
It's coming closer
The flames are now licking my body
Won't you help me
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breath
My chest is a heaving
Lord have mercy
I'm burning a hole where I lay
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
A hunk, a hunk of burning love
@cdgt1
Verse 1
Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature rising.
Higher and higher, it's burning through to my soul.
Girl, girl, girl, you're gonna set me on fire. Mmmm.
The plane is playin' with me, I don't know which way to go. Yea.
Chorus
Your kiss just got me fired.
It's like the sweet song of a choir.
You light my morning sky with burning love.
Verse 2
Ooh hoo hoo, I feel
@Adam-ro9qd
Lyrics:
Lord Almighty,
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But I feel fine
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
It's coming closer
The flames are reaching my body
Please won't you help me
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breath
And my chest is a-heaving
Lord have mercy,
I'm burning a hole where I lay
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
Ah, ah, burning love
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
@baconarmy3323
Burning love
Elvis Presley
Lord Almighty
I feel my temperature rsing
Higher higher
Its burning through to my soul
Girl girl girl girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I dont know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
Burning love
Ooh ooh ooh
I feel my temperature rising
Help me im flaming
I must be hundred and nine
Burning burning burning and nothing can cool me
I just might turn into smoke
But i feel fine
Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
and you light my morning sky
Burning love
Its coming closer
The flames are reaching my body
Wont to help me
I feel like im slipping away
Its hard to breath
And my chest is a heaving
Lord have mercy
im burning the hole where i lay
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
Burning love
Burning love
Ah ah burning love
Im just a hunk a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk a hunk of burning love
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@PaulRobert474
"Burning Love"
Lord Almighty,
I feel my temperature rising
Higher higher
It's burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl, girl
You gonna set me on fire
My brain is flaming
I don't know which way to go
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
I feel my temperature rising
Help me, I'm flaming
I must be a hundred and nine
Burning, burning, burning
And nothing can cool me
I just might turn to smoke
But I feel fine
'Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
And you light my morning sky
With burning love
It's coming closer
The flames are now licking my body
Won't you help me
I feel like I'm slipping away
It's hard to breath
My chest is a-heaving
Lord, have mercy
I'm burning a hole where I lay, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky
With burning love
With burning love
Ah, ah, burning love
I'm just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
@pinglim3298
1972 - This is a great song.
2022 - This is a great song.
2072 - This is a great song.
2472 - This is a great song.
@worldtraveler134
FACTS!!!!
@bodymindsoul.
Infinity - This is a great song.
@cheesemold-_-
did people forget about it for 4 centuries after 2072?
@derekvanallman8515
He was the man!
@carlgonzalez3337
Aliens in year 74,589 "this human song is great"
@ParadiseonEarth451
Elvis Presley could sing any song that is why he's the king
@DeeHarris-d8z
He could sing that's for sure.
But the king couldn't dance to save his soul.
🔊🎵🎶🎶🎵🕺
@PaquetasCar2147
Elvis is not dead. He just got ahead of the curve.
@felicitymorgan8258
Elvis isn’t dead, he just went home ❤