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Burning Up
Harlo Lyrics
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Fake love till you're tied up
Yeah we prefer expensive thrills
Big talk till you light up
Fine you look good now don't be modest
Can you ask me how I'm buzzing on an empty wallet?
How am I supposed to keep my cool?
If my hair was on fire?
How am I supposed to keep my cool?
If my hair was on fire?
If my hair was on fire?
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burnin'
One more shot of Patron or Ciroc
You can do the JD but gotta sip on the scotch
Big money, big yachts, I done move big blocks
With the big old ass, can you move it or not?
Lemme scoot on over, move on over
Get another round, cause I ain't moving sober
'Cause we up
'Cause we up now, they gon' try to down us
Never switched up
The Uber just picked up
Hit the hotel, me and you 'bout to lift up
I mean lift off
Ain't about to drift off
Focused on your body so hard it got my eyes crossed
Do your dance girl, and I'ma watch you
Take another shot, you can lose your top too
How am I supposed to keep my cool?
If my hair was on fire?
If my hair was on fire?
How am I supposed to keep my cool?
If my hair was on fire?
If my hair was on fire?
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burnin'
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
I'm burning up
(Ooowwoo-ah)
How am I supposed to keep my cool?
If my hair was on fire?
If my hair was on fire?
I'm burning up
The song "Burning Up" by Harlo is a representation of the dilemmas and difficulties that one may face in a relationship. The lyrics of the song reflect how money plays a significant role in a relationship, and how it's important to keep up one's appearances in the name of love. The beginning of the song mentions how the time of the singer may not be enough to pay their bills, which might lead to faking emotions and being dishonest in a relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of a scenario where the partner involved seems to prioritize the ability to spend on lavish things rather than on creating a healthy relationship that's rich with true love and values.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "How am I supposed to keep my cool? If my hair was on fire?" repeatedly, suggesting that the issues discussed in the lyrics have become so exasperating that it is as if they're already burning up. Later on, the song concentrates on having drinks and enjoying life despite the present relationship issues, illustrated by taking another shot, doing a dance, and just having a good time. The song concludes with the chorus being repeated, leaving the audience to ponder the meaning behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess my time don't pay the bills
I don't get paid just for existing, I have to work to pay my bills
Fake love till you're tied up
People pretend to love you until they are committed to you
Yeah we prefer expensive thrills
We enjoy spending money on luxurious experiences
Big talk till you light up
People talk big until they start doing something and fail
Fine you look good now don't be modest
Don't pretend like you don't know how attractive you are
Can you ask me how I'm buzzing on an empty wallet?
It's a mystery how I'm still able to have fun even though I'm broke
If my hair was on fire?
If I were in a dangerous or stressful situation
I'm burning up
I'm feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or excited
One more shot of Patron or Ciroc
Let's have another drink of tequila or vodka
You can do the JD but gotta sip on the scotch
You can drink Jack Daniels, but you have to sip on the scotch
Big money, big yachts, I done move big blocks
I have money, boats, and I have made large business moves
With the big old ass, can you move it or not?
Can you dance, shake your hips and move your butt?
Lemme scoot on over, move on over
Let me move closer to you
Get another round, cause I ain't moving sober
Let's drink more because I don't want to stop having fun
'Cause we up now, they gon' try to down us
We're doing well now so people might try to bring us down
Never switched up
I haven't changed who I am, stayed true to myself
The Uber just picked up
Our ride just arrived
Hit the hotel, me and you 'bout to lift up
Let's go to the hotel and have some fun
I mean lift off
We're going to have an amazing time
Ain't about to drift off
I'm not going to get distracted or lose focus
Focused on your body so hard it got my eyes crossed
I'm attracted to your body so much it's making me dizzy
Do your dance girl, and I'ma watch you
Dance and I'll watch you
Take another shot, you can lose your top too
Have another drink and let loose
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Griffin Northcutt, Holden Le Dinh
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