Burning Up
Glee Cast/Jonathan Groff Lyrics
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And I can't quench my desire
Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love
You're not convinced that that's enough
I put myself in this position
And I deserve the imposition
But you don't even know I'm alive
I'm burning up
Oooh
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
For your love
You're always closing your door
Well that only makes me want you more
And day and night I cry for your love
But you're still not convinced that that is enough
To justify my wanting you
Now tell me what you want me to do
I'm not blind and I know
That you want to want me but you can't let go
Come on, let go, oh
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
For your love
Oh, do you wanna see me down on my knees
Or bending over backwards now, would you be pleased
Unlike the others, I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame
I'm on fire
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
For your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
You know you got me burning up, baby
You know you got me burning up, baby
Burning up for your love
Burning up for your love
The song "Burning Up" by the Glee Cast/Jonathan Groff is a passionate love song about the strong desire the singer has for someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate those feelings. He is on fire and can't quench his desire for this person, and despite putting himself in this position and deserving the imposition, he feels invisible to them. The singer is always reaching for their love, crying for it day and night, but it never seems to be enough to convince the person that he is worthy.
The singer is so deeply in love, that he's willing to do anything for this person. He's not the same as others, and he's not ashamed of his feelings. He's burning up for this person, with a passion that cannot be contained, and although he knows the person wants to want him back, they just can't let go. The song is a plea for the person to let go of their reservations, to see the singer for the passionate and loving person he is, and to reciprocate his feelings before he burns up completely.
Overall, "Burning Up" is a powerful love anthem that speaks to the intensity of passion and desire, as well as the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't put me off, 'cause I'm on fire
Don't ignore me because I'm passionate and excited about something
And I can't quench my desire
I can't satisfy my craving or longing for something
Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love
I have an intense and overwhelming desire for your affection
You're not convinced that that's enough
You don't believe that my love for you is sufficient
I put myself in this position
I have placed myself in a vulnerable state
And I deserve the imposition
I know I am asking for a lot and it may be a burden on you, but I feel I deserve it
But you don't even know I'm alive
You don't notice or acknowledge my existence
And this pounding in my heart just won't die
My heart is beating fast with excitement and desire, and it won't subside
You're always closing your door
You always shut me out and don't give me a chance
Well that only makes me want you more
Your rejection fuels my desire for you
And day and night I cry for your love
I am constantly yearning for your affection, day and night
But you're still not convinced that that is enough
Even though I express my love for you, you are not persuaded
To justify my wanting you
I understand that I need to give you reasons to want me back
Now tell me what you want me to do
I am willing to do anything that will make you want me back
I'm not blind and I know
I am aware of the situation and my feelings
That you want to want me but you can't let go
You have feelings for me too, but you can't seem to move past whatever is holding you back
Oh, do you wanna see me down on my knees
Are you looking for me to beg for your love?
Or bending over backwards now, would you be pleased
Would you be happy if I put all my effort into making you happy?
Unlike the others, I'd do anything
I am different than everyone else who has pursued you, because I am willing to do anything for your love
I'm not the same, I have no shame
I am not ashamed to express my feelings and desires
You know you got me burning up, baby
You know that I am passionately in love with you, baby
Burning up for your love
I am completely consumed by my love for you
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