FEVER
Kylie Minogue Lyrics


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Listen to the ground: there is movement all around
There is something goin' down and I can feel it
On the waves of the air, there is dancin' out there
If it's somethin' we can share, we can steal it

And that sweet city woman
She moves through the light
Controlling my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me
Yeah, and the feelin' is bright
Let's see the night fever

We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it

Here I am, prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Borne on the wind, makin' it mine

Let's see night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it

In the heat of our love
Don't need no help for us to make it
Gimme just enough to take us to the mornin'
I got fire in my mind
I got higher in my walkin'
And I'm glowin' in the dark
I give you warnin'

And that sweet city woman
She moves through the light
Controlling my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me
Yeah, and the feelin' is bright

Let's see the night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it

Here I am, prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Borne on the wind, makin' it mine

Let's see the night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it

Let's see the night fever
We know how to do it




Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it

Overall Meaning

The song "Fever" by Kylie Minogue describes a feeling of being swept into the excitement and energy of a night out, with the singer sensing movement and activity all around them. They speak of a "sweet city woman" who seems to embody the pulsing beat of the music and the vitality of the scene. The singer is caught up in the feverish sensation of the moment, feeling as if they are glowing with energy and moving with a heightened sense of purpose.


Throughout the song, there is a suggestion of physical desire and an urgent need to connect with someone. The singer notes that "in the heat of our love," they don't need any help to make it, suggesting an intense and passionate connection. They want to be swept away by the experience of the night, and they believe that they have the skills and confidence to pull it off.


The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer and their companions know what they're doing; they're confident and capable. Overall, "Fever" paints a picture of a wild, electric night out, full of possibility and excitement.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to the ground: there is movement all around
There's a lot happening around us and we need to be mindful and pay attention.


There is something goin' down and I can feel it
There's a change coming or something is happening, and I can sense it.


On the waves of the air, there is dancin' out there
There's a lot of music and energy in the air around us, and it's making people dance.


If it's somethin' we can share, we can steal it
If we can participate in the fun that's happening around us, we can make it our own and have a good time.


And that sweet city woman
There's a woman who's captivating and alluring.


She moves through the light
She's graceful and moves effortlessly through the world.


Controlling my mind and my soul
She has the power to influence and captivate me completely.


When you reach out for me
When you come to me and show interest in me...


Yeah, and the feelin' is bright
...I feel overjoyed and excited.


Let's see the night fever
Let's experience the excitement and energy of the night.


We know how to do it
We're skilled and experienced in having a good time.


Gimme that night fever, night fever
Let's have a night full of energy and excitement.


We know how to show it
We're confident in expressing ourselves and experiencing the night fully.


Here I am, prayin' for this moment to last
I'm wishing and hoping that this exciting moment will go on forever.


Livin' on the music so fine
We're enjoying the great music and letting it carry us away.


Borne on the wind, makin' it mine
We're letting ourselves be carried away by the excitement and energy of the night, making it our own.


In the heat of our love
When we're feeling passionate and in love...


Don't need no help for us to make it
...we don't need anyone else; we can make it on our own.


Gimme just enough to take us to the mornin'
Give us enough energy and excitement to last until the morning comes.


I got fire in my mind
I'm feeling very passionate and excited.


I got higher in my walkin'
I'm walking with more energy and confidence than usual.


And I'm glowin' in the dark
I'm radiating excitement and energy even in the dark of night.


I give you warnin'
I'm warning you that I'm really excited and full of energy (so keep up!)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb, Andreas Hoetter, Windsor Keith Robinson, Alexander Stiepel

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ripp9169

Lyrics:

I've been bitten by the Bug and I am coming down with oh
Something that can't be cured
There ain't a doctor in this town who is more qualified than you,
Yeah to be so adored

So tell me what do you prescribe for the symptoms
Heart beating faster and work is a disaster and
I'm lovesick when you're not around
To check me over
Strong hands of healing
I'm dancing on the ceiling

Fever sure has got me good
What you do when fever takes hold?
I can't help but need this drug
Don't you feel the fever like I do?
(Feel the fever)

I am ready for the news so tell me straight-
Hey doctor just what do you diagnose?
There ain't a surgeon like you any place in all the world
So now, shall I remove my clothes?

So tell me what do you prescribe for the symptoms
Heart beating faster and work is a disaster and
I'm lovesick when you're not around
To check me over
Strong hands of healing
I'm dancing on the ceiling

Fever sure has got me good
What you do when fever takes hold?
I can't help but need this drug
Don't you feel the fever like I do?
Fever sure has got me good
What'cha do when fever takes hold?
I can't help but need this drug
Don't you feel the fever like I do?

Fever

So tell me what do you prescribe for the symptoms
Heart beating faster and work is a disaster and
I'm lovesick when you're not around
To check me over
Strong hands of healing
I'm dancing on the ceiling

Fever sure has got me good
What you do when fever takes hold ?
I can't help but need this drug
Don't you feel the fever like I do?
Fever fever
I can't help but need this drug
Don't you feel the fever like I do?
Feel the fever



All comments from YouTube:

@FieryFlamingFajitas

Such a good album. So many bops. And it still holds up after all these years. Iconic

@Purpetratorz

in retrospect, it hits even harder now than it did back then! I appreciate this soooo much more than I did as a kid!

@mattmorganflash

This album and Aaliyah’s 2001 self titled album were soo ahead of their time. I go back to listen to them both and they still hold up to today’s music, almost 20 years later. Aaliyah, Queen of urban Pop. Kylie Minogue, Queen of disco Pop.

@ericadacosta6992

Yup, well said. I always said that Aaliyah's were yaaaaay ahead of her time

@skurinski

dance pop not disco pop

@igorsutak

No lie detected. Fever is one of my fave albums by Kylie!

@ShawnPhelpsVlog

Pure pop GOLD. This is the pop music that we all love pop for. Ohhhh if ever she does a random throwback music video for a song, please let it be this one. 

@izoyt

throwback music eu tour would be even better..

@dermor18

Shawn Phelps or Burnin Up

@himlingalant3467

Live performance: https://youtu.be/WPBzQpq8_GU is close enough I guess.

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