Burning Up
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Jesse:
Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire
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 is enough
I put myself in this position
And I deserve the imposition
But you don't even know I'm alive
And this pounding in my heart just won't die
I'm burning up, ohhh...

I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
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
You're 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!

I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
For your love

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!

Ohhh...
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
For your love...

I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
You know you got me burning up, baby (I'm burning up)
You know you got me burning up, baby (I'm burning up)




I'm burning up, burning up for your love (I'm burning up)
Burning up for your love!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Glee Cast's song "Burning Up" convey a message of infatuation and desire. Jesse is clearly deeply in love with the person of the song and is willing to do whatever they ask of him. He is consumed by his feelings and burning up for their love. Jesse puts himself in a vulnerable position and acknowledges that he deserves the imposition because he knew what he was getting into. He pleads with the person of his affection to see him, and give in to their shared chemistry. Jesse acknowledges that the person seems to be pushing him away, but it only makes him want them more. He is even willing to go to great lengths to fulfill their wishes, without any sense of shame.


The song suggests that the relationship between them is one-sided, with Jesse's emotions not being reciprocated. He is left feeling like his heart is pounding but not being heard. And yet, he is still hopeful that his love interest will see him and the burning passion he has for them. His frustration and longing are palpable throughout the song, as he pleads for their attention.


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Line by Line Meaning

Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire
Don't ignore me because I am deeply in love with you.


And I can't quench my desire
My passion for you cannot be satisfied.


Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love?
You should be aware that my love for you is intense and all-consuming.


You're not convinced that that is enough
You are not sure that my love alone is sufficient for a relationship.


I put myself in this position
I have willingly placed myself in a situation where I am vulnerable to your rejection.


And I deserve the imposition
I am willing to accept any difficulties or troubles that may come with loving you.


But you don't even know I'm alive
You are completely unaware of my existence or my feelings towards you.


And this pounding in my heart just won't die
My heart is beating uncontrollably because of my deep love for you.


You're always closing your door
You always keep yourself closed off and distant from me.


Well that only makes me want you more
Your distance only intensifies my attraction towards you.


And day and night I cry for your love
I am constantly yearning and longing for your love.


To justify my wanting you
I need to find a reason that my desire for you is valid.


Now tell me what you want me to do
Tell me what I can do to prove my love to you and win your heart.


I'm not blind and I know
I am fully aware of the situation and your lack of interest in me.


That you want to want me but you can't let go
You have a desire to be with me, but you are unable to let go of something or someone else.


Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Are you asking me to beg and plead for your love?


Or bending over backwards, now, would you be pleased?
Would you be happy if I went to great lengths to win your love?


Unlike the others I'd do anything
I am willing to do anything to prove my love and win your heart, unlike other people you may have encountered.


I'm not the same, I have no shame
I am different from other people you may have known, and I have no reason to be ashamed of my love for you.


You know you got me burning up, baby
You have caused a fire to ignite within me, and I cannot control my love for you.


Burning up for your love!
All of my desire and passion is focused solely on winning your love and affection.




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