FEVER
Matt Goss Lyrics


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I am a gentleman
I need romance
Love is a word I understand
Life is a snow dance
Darkness lays upon my heart like a shallow grave
As I pray, my solitude will fade away

CHORUS

Hurting inside, something is wrong
I've been chasing demons for way too long
I don't dream at night, the colours are gone
My heart feels like it's frozen, feel my fever
Fever, fever; as I lie awake, I sleep inside

I taste the rain upon my tongue
Silence befriend me
In my life I've loved only one, painful it can be
Tears caress, cool my face, let my soul undress
Reveal my pain, may saving grace is that I'm not
Ashamed of

CHORUS

Someone help me
Dropping like a stone

I'm burning inside, something is wrong
I've been chasing demons for way too long
I don't dream at night, the colours are fone
My heart feels like it's frozen, feel my fever




Someone help me
As I lie awake, I sleep inside

Overall Meaning

The song 'Fever' by Matt Goss is a soulful and brooding ballad that explores the themes of pain, loneliness, and heartache. The lyrics, "I am a gentleman, I need romance, Love is a word I understand," set the tone and introduce the singer as a sensitive and romantic individual, who is struggling with the pain and darkness in his heart. The lines, "Darkness lays upon my heart like a shallow grave, As I pray, my solitude will fade away," highlight his intense feelings of isolation and despair, and his desire for redemption and hope.


The chorus of the song effectively captures the emotional core and intensity of the singer's struggles, "Hurting inside, something is wrong, I've been chasing demons for way too long, I don't dream at night, the colours are gone, My heart feels like it's frozen, feel my fever." These lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and desperation, as the singer recognizes that something is not right within him, and he has been unable to shake off the overwhelming burden of his demons. The final lines, "Someone help me, Dropping like a stone, I'm burning inside, something is wrong," encapsulate his plea for help and his vulnerability, as he confronts his inner turmoil and seeks a way out of his pain.


Overall, 'Fever' is a powerful and poignant song that touches upon universal themes of love, loss, and the human struggle for emotional and spiritual fulfillment. The lyrics capture the essence of the human condition, and Matt Goss's emotive and soulful vocal delivery adds a layer of depth and emotion to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I am a gentleman
I conduct myself politely, with manners and respect towards others


I need romance
I desire a romantic connection with another person


Love is a word I understand
I comprehend the concept of love


Life is a snow dance
Life is a delicate and intricate experience, akin to dancing in snow


Darkness lays upon my heart like a shallow grave
I currently feel burdened and weighed down by negative emotions


As I pray, my solitude will fade away
Through prayer, I hope to alleviate my feelings of loneliness


Hurting inside, something is wrong
I am experiencing emotional pain, and I sense that something is amiss


I've been chasing demons for way too long
I have been grappling with personal challenges and inner turmoil for an extensive period of time


I don't dream at night, the colours are gone
I do not experience vibrant or memorable dreams during my sleep


My heart feels like it's frozen, feel my fever
My heart feels numb and unresponsive, as if it has succumbed to an intense fever


I taste the rain upon my tongue
I can literally taste the rain on my tongue


Silence befriend me
I find comfort in silence and solitude


In my life I've loved only one, painful it can be
I have only experienced love with one person, which can be painful and complicated


Tears caress, cool my face, let my soul undress
My tears provide a cooling and soothing sensation, as if they are an invitation for my emotions to be exposed and raw


Reveal my pain, may saving grace is that I'm not ashamed of
I am willing to be vulnerable and express my pain, and I find solace in the fact that I do not feel ashamed of it


Someone help me
I am in need of assistance from another person


Dropping like a stone
I am rapidly losing energy, motivation, or consciousness


I'm burning inside, something is wrong
I am experiencing internal turmoil or distress, and I sense that something is amiss


My heart feels like it's frozen, feel my fever
My heart feels numb and unresponsive, as if it has succumbed to an intense fever


Someone help me
I am in need of assistance from another person


As I lie awake, I sleep inside
Although I am technically awake, I feel emotionally or spiritually asleep and disconnected




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