HeatWave
Johnny St. Cloud Lyrics
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Heat wave
Whenever I'm with you
Something inside
Starts to burn deep
And my heart's filled with fire
Could be that I'm very sentimental
I got a heat wave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep from crying
Tearing me apart
Sometimes she calls my name
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can't explain
I feel, yeah I feel
I feel this burning flame
This high blood pressure's got a hold on me
'Cause this is the way love's supposed to be
I got a heat wave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep from crying
Tearing me apart
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Just give me another chance
This could be a new romance
Heat wave
Heat wave
Heat wave
Heat wave
The lyrics of Johnny St. Cloud's "Heatwave" describe the overwhelming and passionate feeling of being in love. The song is about the intense physical and emotional sensations that come with being with someone who ignites a fire within you. The lyrics suggest that the singer is unable to control his emotions or the physical reactions that come with being in love.
The lyrics reference the idea of a "heat wave" to describe the intensity of the singer's feelings. The chorus boasts, "I got a heat wave burning in my heart, I can't keep from crying, tearing me apart." The singer seems to be struggling with the intensity of his emotions, and implies that love can sometimes be overwhelming.
St. Cloud's lyrics also suggest that this type of passionate love is what love is supposed to be like; even if it causes pain and heartache. The lyrics say, "this high blood pressure's got a hold on me, 'cause this is the way love's supposed to be." This attitude seems to suggest that the singer believes that love is worth the pain, that there is something beautiful in the all-consuming, dizzying sensation that comes with falling in love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Heatwave" convey the passion, intensity, and physical reactions that often accompany love. The song suggests that love can be overwhelming and painful, but that ultimately it is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Heat wave
The intense feeling of love and desire is compared to a heat wave.
Whenever I'm with you
The source of the heat wave - the person he's in love with.
Something inside
The love he feels is an internal feeling.
Starts to burn deep
The depth of his feelings.
And my heart's filled with fire
The passion of his love.
Could be that I'm very sentimental
He acknowledges that he could just be overly emotional.
Or is this just the way love's supposed to be?
He wonders if this is normal for love.
I got a heat wave
Reinforcement of the comparison to a heat wave.
Burning in my heart
His love is passionate and intense.
I can't keep from crying
He gets emotional just thinking about it.
Tearing me apart
The intensity of his love is physically straining.
Sometimes she calls my name
Reference to the person he's in love with.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can't explain
Despite his inability to explain his love, he still feels it strongly.
I feel, yeah I feel
Confirmation of his emotions.
I feel this burning flame
His love is an intense burning sensation.
This high blood pressure's got a hold on me
His love is affecting him physically.
'Cause this is the way love's supposed to be
Despite the physical strain, he accepts that this is what love is supposed to feel like.
Just give me another chance
He wants another opportunity to pursue his love interest.
This could be a new romance
He's hopeful that a new relationship could blossom.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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