Burning Up
Jonathan Groff & Cast Lyrics

Don't put me off, 'cause I'm on fire
Please don't ignore me, because I am filled with passion and excitement

And I can't quench my desire
I cannot satisfy or suppress my longing

Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love
I am intensely yearning for your love

You're not convinced that that's enough
However, you remain unconvinced that my love is sufficient for you

I put myself in this position
I deliberately placed myself in this situation

And I deserve the imposition
I believe I deserve the burden and consequences of my actions

But you don't even know I'm alive
Yet, you are unaware of my existence or feelings

And this pounding in my heart just won't die
My heart keeps beating rapidly and intensely without ceasing

I'm burning up
I am consumed by passion

You're always closing your door
You consistently shut me out emotionally

Well, that only makes me want you more
Oddly enough, it intensifies my desire for you

And day and night I cry for your love
Every moment, I yearn and long for your love

But you're still not convinced that that is enough
Yet, you remain unconvinced that my love alone can fulfill you

To justify my wanting you
In order to prove the validity and worthiness of my desire for you

Now tell me what you want me to do
Please instruct me on what actions I can take to win your affection

I'm not blind and I know
I am not oblivious, I am fully aware

That you want to want me but you can't let go
You have an internal desire to desire me, but you are unable to release yourself

Come on, let go, oh
Come on, release yourself and surrender to your true feelings

Oh, do you wanna see me down on my knees
Do you desire to witness me in a vulnerable and pleading state

Or bending over backwards now, would you be pleased
Perhaps you would be satisfied if I go to great lengths and make significant sacrifices for you

Unlike the others, I'd do anything
Differing from previous suitors, I am willing to do absolutely anything for you

I'm not the same, I have no shame
I am different from others, I feel no embarrassment or guilt

I'm on fire
I am consumed by passionate and intense emotions

You know you got me burning up, baby
You are fully aware that I am completely enamored with you, my love

Burning up for your love
I am fiercely and passionately yearning for your love

Burning up for your love
I am uncontrollably consumed by the desire for your love