Heat Wave
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics


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We're having a heat wave,
A tropical heat wave,
The temperature's rising,
It isn't surprising,
She certainly can can-can.

She started a heat wave
By letting her seat wave
In such a way that
The customers say that
She certainly can can-can.

Gee, her anatomy
Makes the mercury
Jump to ninety-three.

We're having a heat wave,
A tropical heat wave,
The way that she moves




That thermometer proves
That she certainly can can-can.

Overall Meaning

In Marilyn Monroe's "Heat Wave," the singer describes the intense heat brought on by the movements of a seductive dancer. The song's title refers to the heat wave caused by the dancer's actions, and the lyrics describe her as being so alluring that the temperature rises to an unbearable level. The singer marvels at her ability to command attention with her sensual movements, which are so potent that they are physically affecting those around her. The lyrics suggest that the dancer's sensual energy is so powerful that it can make the mercury in a thermometer skyrocket to 93 degrees.


The song's lyrics are consistent with the type of music that was popular in the 1950s, when rock and roll was beginning to emerge as a genre. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody are emblematic of the era and helped make it an instant hit. Monroe's sultry voice and charisma, as well as her ability to convey the energy of the music through her body language, made her an ideal performer for the song.


Line by Line Meaning

We're having a heat wave,
The weather is extremely hot.


A tropical heat wave,
The heat feels like a tropical climate.


The temperature's rising,
The weather is getting hotter.


It isn't surprising,
It's not unexpected given the current temperature.


She certainly can can-can.
She's a talented dancer.


She started a heat wave
She caused a stir or commotion.


By letting her seat wave
By dancing suggestively and causing others to react.


In such a way that
Her actions were performed in a specific manner.


The customers say that
The audience reacted to her performance.


Gee, her anatomy
Her body shape and movements.


Makes the mercury
Causes the temperature to rise.


Jump to ninety-three.
The temperature becomes very hot.


The way that she moves
Her dance movements have a specific effect.


That thermometer proves
It's clear from the temperature that she's a skilled dancer.


That she certainly can can-can.
Her dancing abilities are impressive.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland

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