Too Hot To Handle
Giorgio Moroder Lyrics


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Legends make or break game
Swept up by the rollin' waves of the night
They chase for fame

An' I was too, too hot baby
Too hot to handle
Yeah, I was too, too hot
Too hot to handle

Wink of an eye, the feelings ran high
A real rock an' roll molest
But I ain't no romance and I ain't no slow chance
Won't get no quick change

Yeah, I'm too, too hot baby
Too hot to handle




Yeah, I'm too, too hot baby
Too hot to handle

Overall Meaning

In Giorgio Moroder's song Too Hot To Handle, the lyrics depict the fast-paced and seductive lifestyle of fame and party culture. The opening line, "Legends make or break game," highlights the cutthroat nature of the entertainment industry, where individuals can rise to fame or quickly fade away. The next line, "Swept up by the rollin' waves of the night," paints a picture of a wild and chaotic party scene, where people let loose and indulge in the moment. The pursuit of fame is further emphasized in the following line, "They chase for fame," suggesting that this culture encourages people to do whatever it takes to become popular and successful.


The chorus of the song, "Yeah, I was too, too hot baby, Too hot to handle," is a bold and confident statement that suggests the singer is the center of the action and is in high demand. The wink of an eye and the high emotions portrayed in the next line, "The feelings ran high," indicate a fleeting but intense romantic encounter, which is common in party culture.


The final verse of the song, "But I ain't no romance and I ain't no slow chance, Won't get no quick change," shows that the singer is not interested in settling down or committing to anyone. They are too focused on their own success and enjoyment of life. Overall, the lyrics convey a message of living fast and indulging in the moment, with no real desire for long-term commitments.


Line by Line Meaning

Legends make or break game
The success of a game or venture can depend on the legends associated with it.


Swept up by the rollin' waves of the night
Being carried away by the excitement and energy of the night.


They chase for fame
The pursuit of fame motivates some people.


An' I was too, too hot baby
I was extremely popular and attractive to others.


Too hot to handle
So popular and attractive that people couldn't resist me.


Yeah, I was too, too hot
Affirmation of my popularity and attractiveness.


Wink of an eye, the feelings ran high
Emotions intensified very quickly and easily.


A real rock an' roll molest
A figurative 'molest' or assault of the senses with rock and roll music.


But I ain't no romance and I ain't no slow chance
I'm not looking for romance or anything slow-paced.


Won't get no quick change
I won't just change my mind or personality suddenly.


Yeah, I'm too, too hot baby
Reiteration of my extreme popularity and attractiveness.


Too hot to handle
Still so popular and attractive that people can't resist me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, PETE BELLOTTE

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Belle Anchor

Só tem em um site, essa letra.. <3 aproveitem...
The lady looks like she's been around
She's covered a lot of ground
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble

The lady knows love sure ain't no game
She's been through too much pain
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble
Too close for comfort, don't wanna get hurt
Too bad it's no good, I'd only lose

Lady's gonna make a fool of me
Gonna make a fool of me
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble

Lady's gonna let you think you'll win
Then she's gonna let you lose
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble
Too close for comfort, don't wanna get hurt
Too bad it's no good, I'd only lose

The lady's got a reputation here
Got a reputation there
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble

The lady's got a lot of satin charm
And that can do you harm, you harm
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble
Too close for comfort, don't wanna get hurt
Too bad it's no good, I'd only lose

Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble
Too close for comfort, don't wanna get hurt
Too bad it's no good, I'd only lose
Too hot to handle, ain't gonna gamble



All comments from YouTube:

lau

Não sei nem como me expressar, essa música faz parte da minha vida, ouço desde os 8 anos de idade, hoje tenho 53 e ainda amo ❤giorgio

TheWanderley1967

E eu desde os 10 anos, hoje tenho 55.

Luiz Carlos

Olá... que música 🎶... que embalo... sim também sou desse time dos 5.0... tenho 5.4... somos de um tempo mágico.... abraços

Luiz Carlos

Sim minha gente dos 50 mil km rodados em diante... música 🎶 mágicas... que embalam é encantam... a nós sempre é muitos outros... até os mais novos se rendem... abraços a tds e tudo de bom...

José dieime Pereira de Sousa

Eu ouvi essa música, recentemente, e achei o ritmo da música, muito boa, até salvei na minha playlist... demais

Glaucia Helena

Amo essa música...Dancei muito e danço hoje e vou dançar sempre ❤️❤️❤️❤️rsrdrs

Eligar Silva

CLÁSSICO E CLÁSSICO MUITO TOP DANCEI MUITO EM GRUPOS DE AMIGOS

Jorge Luiz Dutra

lembranças do final dos anos, 70 como eu dançava essas músicas !

RICARDO RICARDO

Incomparável , bons tempos . 🙌

Glaucia Helena

Verdade 🤩🤩🤩

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