HeatWave
Martha Reeves/The Vandellas 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
"Heatwave" is a soulful love song performed by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas. The lyrics refer to the intense burning sensation that occurs whenever the singer is in the presence of her lover. The phrase "heat wave" is a metaphorical representation of the intense passion and desire experienced in a loving relationship.
The song's opening lyrics immediately indicate that there is some kind of physical or emotional reaction that occurs within the singer whenever she is close to her lover. This could be interpreted as the feeling of butterflies in the stomach or the overwhelming warmth that one may feel when they are emotionally connected to someone.
The chorus describes the physical and emotional effects of this heat wave, with the singer expressing that it's tearing her apart but also acknowledging that it's a part of the intense love she feels for her partner. The bridge talks about how, despite the potential negative effects of this love, the singer wants to continue to pursue the relationship.
Overall, "Heatwave" is a classic love song that perfectly captures the intense feelings that come with a passionate relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Heat wave
The intensity of love that burns inside the singer like a heat wave
Heat wave
The singer reiterates the heat wave-like feeling of love
Whenever I'm with you
The singer feels this heat wave every time she is with the person she loves
Something inside
The singer is unsure of what exactly causes this burning feeling
Starts to burn deep
The feeling that love evokes runs deeper than surface emotions
And my heart's filled with fire
The singer's passion is ignited and her heart feels like it's on fire
Could be that I'm very sentimental
The singer wonders if her own emotional tendencies are the cause of the heat wave
Or is this just the way love's supposed to be?
The singer contemplates whether this intense feeling is a normal part of love
I got a heat wave
The singer reiterates the heat wave feeling again
Burning in my heart
The singer feels this love strongly in her heart
I can't keep from crying
The intensity of emotions is so strong that it moves the singer to tears
Tearing me apart
The singer feels like the strength of emotions is causing her to fall apart
Sometimes she calls my name
The object of the singer's affection sometimes calls her name
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can't explain
Even though the singer wants to explain her feelings to someone, she cannot articulate how she feels
I feel, yeah I feel
The singer feels a lot
I feel this burning flame
The singer feels a burning desire
This high blood pressure's got a hold on me
The strength of emotions is so intense that it feels like it's affecting the singer's physical health
'Cause this is the way love's supposed to be
The singer realizes that this intense feeling is part of what makes love what it is
Oh yeah
The singer expresses her excitement about love
Oh yeah
The singer continues to express her excitement about love
Oh yeah
The singer continues to express her excitement about love
Oh yeah
The singer continues to express her excitement about love
Just give me another chance
The singer is willing to try again with the object of her affection
This could be a new romance
The singer is hopeful that they can start fresh and have a new, exciting romantic relationship.
Heat wave
The singer reiterates the feeling once more
Heat wave
The singer repeats the intensity of the feeling once again
Heat wave
The singer repeats the intensity of the feeling again
Heat wave
The singer repeats the intensity of the feeling one last time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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