FEVER
Greek Fire Lyrics


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Fever
Tryna take away my baby
Never leaves my side
But it always leaves you crying
Yeah, and this fever
Tryin' to take you baby
A burnin' I can't hide
And I promise you inside
Yeah, I'm trying to fall high

I won't open the door
'Til this feeling over
When I'm not looking it might come in my window, but
I won't open the door

So many things you never seen before
I can't seem to quit, but I don't want no more
I don't know myself
When I'm standing close to you
(Yeah, this fever's still rising!)

So many things I never got to do
But this fever ain't fair to push you through
I can't find myself
And I swore that this would be over now
But my fever isn't folding

I won't open the door
'Til this feeling over
When I'm not looking it might come in my window, but
I won't open the door

Been so down lately
'Cause I don't wanna be let go
You haven't seen it lately
'Cause it's been building
Been moving, moving, moving, moving, moving slow

I won't open the door
'Til this feeling over
When I'm not looking it might come in my window, but
I won't open the door

I won't open the door
'Til this feeling over




When I'm not looking it might come in my window, but
I won't open the door

Overall Meaning

The song "Fever" by Greek Fire explores the internal struggle of a person who is trying to resist the temptation of addiction. The singer likens their addiction to a fever that they cannot control, but they refuse to let it take away the person they love. The lyrics are filled with imagery that captures the desperation of the situation- the fever that is constantly burning inside of them, the fear of letting it in through the window, the struggle of trying to stay strong and resist its pull.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "I won't open the door till this feeling's over" which speaks to the idea of resisting the temptation of addiction. The singer understands that their addiction is a force that is greater than themselves and can only be overcome by willpower and determination. The lyrics in the verse describe the various ways in which addiction can take hold, represented by the line "So many things you never seen before, I can't seem to quit but I don't want no more". There's also the sense of the singer's internal struggle where they don't recognize themselves when they are close to the person they love and how the addiction is pushing that person away.


Overall, "Fever" is a deeply personal and emotional song that explores themes of addiction, struggle, and resisting temptation. The lyrics are expressive and vivid, giving the listener a clear picture of the singer's state of mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Fever
The singer is describing their feverish state and how it is affecting them emotionally and physically.


Tryna take away my baby
The fever is causing the singer to feel as though their baby is being taken away from them.


Never leaves my side
The fever is always present and not letting up for the singer.


But it always leaves you crying
The fever may be making the artist suffer, but it is also causing others to feel emotional pain as well.


Yeah, and this fever
The artist is continuing to talk about their fever and its effects on them.


Tryin' to take you baby
The fever is also having an impact on the singer's loved one.


A burnin' I can't hide
The fever's effects are overwhelming and cannot be ignored or hidden.


And I promise you inside
Despite the fever's effects, the artist is making an internal commitment to themselves and their loved one.


Yeah, I'm trying to fall high
The artist is struggling to stay afloat and is trying to stay positive despite their feverish state.


I won't open the door
The artist is reluctant to let the fever take control and is resisting its influence.


'Til this feeling over
The singer is determined to wait until the fever subsides before they act or make any major decisions.


When I'm not looking it might come in my window, but
The artist is aware that the fever may still affect them even if they aren't actively thinking about it.


So many things you never seen before
The fever is causing the singer to have new experiences or view things in a different way.


I can't seem to quit, but I don't want no more
The singer is feeling trapped and stuck with the fever, but also wants to be rid of its effects.


I don't know myself
The fever is causing the singer to feel lost or disconnected from their own sense of identity.


When I'm standing close to you
The presence of their loved one is having an impact on the artist's perception of themselves and their feverish state.


(Yeah, this fever's still rising!)
Despite their attempts to resist or ignore it, the artist's fever is still affecting them powerfully.


So many things I never got to do
The fever is making the singer feel as though they have missed out on opportunities or experiences.


But this fever ain't fair to push you through
The singer is acknowledging that their feverish state is also impacting their loved one and causing them emotional distress.


I can't find myself
The artist is still feeling lost and disoriented due to their feverish state.


And I swore that this would be over now
The artist is frustrated that their fever has not subsided as quickly as they hoped or anticipated.


But my fever isn't folding
Despite the artist's efforts, their fever is not going away or lessening in intensity.


Been so down lately
The singer is feeling depressed or low due to their feverish state.


'Cause I don't wanna be let go
The artist is afraid of losing control or being consumed by their feverish state.


You haven't seen it lately
The singer's loved one may not fully understand the extent or intensity of their feverish state.


'Cause it's been building
The singer's fever has been growing in intensity or impact over time.


Been moving, moving, moving, moving, moving slow
The fever's effects may be slow or gradual, but they are still difficult for the singer to endure.




Writer(s): Scott Sizemore

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