Fever
Lee Lyrics
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Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat me right
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long time ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever I'm on fire
Fever yea I burn forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said "Daddy, oh don't you dare"
"He gives me fever, with his kisses"
"Fever when he holds me tight"
"Fever, I'm his missus"
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
They give you fever
When you kiss them, fever if you really learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
The song “Fever” by Little Willie John has been covered by numerous artists, with Peggy Lee's 1958 version being one of the most popular. The song opens with the timeless lyrics, “Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care, when you put your arms around me, I get a feeling that's hard to bear,” expressing the overpowering sensation that love can bring.
The song uses the metaphor of fever to describe the effects of love. When the person being sang to puts their arms around the singer, they feel a rush of emotions, much like the onset of fever. Peggy Lee’s sultry voice, combined with the song’s infectious beat, makes the listener feel the feverish passion described in the lyrics.
The song references the famous love affairs of Romeo and Juliet and Captain Smith and Pocahontas, both of which are immortalized in historical literature. These famous love stories further emphasize the intensity of love and the fever-like symptoms it can produce.
Overall, “Fever” conveys that love can be overwhelming, leaving one feeling hot, bothered, and out of control. Peggy Lee’s mesmerizing voice and the song’s unforgettable lyrics make it a timeless classic that continues to influence artists across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
I love you more than I can express
Never know how much I care
I care about you more than you know
When you put your arms around me
Your embrace fills me with warmth and comfort
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
Your touch and presence make my heart race and my body yearn for you
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Your kisses ignite a passion in me that I cannot resist
Fever when you hold me tight
Being held in your arms intensifies the fire burning inside of me
Fever in the mornin'
My longing for you persists even after a night's rest
Fever all through the night
My desire for you consumes me day and night
Sun lights up the day time
The sun provides light during the day
Moon lights up the night
The moon illuminates the darkness of night
I light up when you call my name
Hearing your voice brings me joy and excitement
And you know I'm gonna treat me right
I trust that you will treat me with love and respect
Everybody's got the fever
Everyone experiences the intense passion of love
That is somethin' you all know
This is a universal truth
Fever isn't such a new thing
The feeling of feverish passion has been around for a long time
Fever started long time ago
People have been experiencing this feeling for centuries
Romeo loved Juliet
Romeo had a passionate love for Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
Juliet also had an intense love for Romeo
When he put his arms around her
Romeo's embrace filled Juliet with warmth and affection
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Romeo expressed his love and admiration for Juliet
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Kissing you ignites a burning passion in me
Fever with thy flaming youth
Your youth and vitality intensify my passion for you
Fever I'm on fire
I am consumed by my love for you
Fever yea I burn forsooth
I burn with passion for you, it is true
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Captain Smith had a romantic relationship with Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
Their relationship was passionate and intense
When her daddy tried to kill him
Pocahontas' father disapproved of their relationship
She said "Daddy, oh don't you dare"
Pocahontas stood up for her love for Captain Smith
"He gives me fever, with his kisses"
Captain Smith's kisses ignite a passion in Pocahontas
"Fever when he holds me tight"
Being held tightly by Captain Smith intensifies Pocahontas' passion for him
"Fever, I'm his missus"
Pocahontas is proudly committed to being Captain Smith's partner
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"
Pocahontas asks her father to accept and respect her relationship with Captain Smith
Now you've listened to my story
Now that you've heard my tale
Here's the point that I have made
The moral of the story is
Chicks were born to give you fever
Women have the power to ignite a feverish passion in men
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
Regardless of the temperature scale, this passion burns hot
They give you fever
Women have the ability to elicit a feverish passion
When you kiss them, fever if you really learn
Kissing a woman can ignite a fire within you, if you are really paying attention
Fever till you sizzle
This feverish passion can burn so hot that you feel like you're sizzling
What a lovely way to burn
This intense passion is a beautiful, albeit sometimes overwhelming, thing
What a lovely way to burn
This passion is a beautiful, albeit sometimes overwhelming, thing
What a lovely way to burn
This passion is a beautiful, albeit sometimes overwhelming, thing
What a lovely way to burn
This passion is a beautiful, albeit sometimes overwhelming, thing
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Unison Rights S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, John Davenport
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MumblzDelusional
Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever,,, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm going to treat you right
You give me fever,,, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her, he said
Julie Baby, you're my flame
Thou giveth fever
When we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever, I'm afire
Fever, yeah I burn, forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her Daddy tried to kill him
She said, Daddy, oh don't you dare
He gives me fever
With his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever, I'm his missus
Daddy won't you treat him right?
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
They give you fever when you kiss them
Fever, if you live you learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
@Prasanjeet
The Queen's Gambit ❤️🔥
@bikotheanimator6169
I don't know who this queen gambit person is. I know this from Charmed with Paige Matthews/Rose McGowan
@MrReed314
@@bikotheanimator6169
It's the original version of Charmed and no other..
@levijack1947
Yes, that's what brought me here as well.
@brandonsmith7114
I was thinking more American Horror Story NYC
@TerryT0114
I just heard it again on that show an came looking for it. Great song.
I thought it was an old song.......
I'll have to dig deeper I guess. Great song.
@BallerinaQUEEN2009
I have never heard of this song until my dance teacher told us that this was our jazz song for the dance recital. I absolutely LOVE this song now!!! It is always stuck in my head!! Great job!! ❤❤
@brookiejai
I love this!! My jazz teacher also made me sing this for vocal class. Wouldn’t have known it without her ❤
So nostalgic
@moreththerogue6218
Peggy Lee's beautiful voice, a haunting song and dancers that grab your attention and hold it till the very last note.
@DAFTPHONK
absolutely