In the televoting of the final show on March 19, 2004 Max defeated nine other competitors (including established artists like Scooter or Sabrina Setlur). A majority of 92,95 % of all votes made him the German entry for the 49th Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul, where he finished eighth with 93 points.
Thereupon the singer went back to school and passed his final high school examination, before teaming up with Raab once again to finish his self titled solo album in summer 2004. The record, a mixture of Funk, Soul and Pop in German and in English language, debuted at #1 on the German album charts and spawned the singles "Schwarz Auf Weiß", "Spür Dein Licht" and "Catch Me If You Can". From May to June 2005 Max then went on a club tour across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, before touring with Katie Melua.
Currently, Max is working on his sophomore album.
FEVER
Max Mutzke Lyrics
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You give me fever
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
Listen to me, baby, hear every word I say
No one can love you the way I do
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
My eyes light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
Bless my soul, I love you, take this heart away
Take these arms, I'll never use
And just believe in what my lips have to say
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 should know
Fever isn't such a new scene
Fever started long ago
You give me fever, fever
You give me, you give me fever
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet, she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie baby, you're my flame"
He gave her fever
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
My eyes light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Fever, with his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you should know
Fever isn't such a new scene
Fever started long ago, fever
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 Misses
Daddy, won't you treat him right
Fever, when you kiss them
Fever, if you live and learn
Fever, 'til you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
The song "Fever" by Max Mutzke is an adaptation of a classic song that has been covered by many artists over the years. In this song, the singer talks about the intense passion and love he feels for someone. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional symptoms he experiences when he is with this person, referring to it as a "fever" that consumes him.
The singer assures his love interest that no one can love her the way he does, indicating that he has a deep understanding of her needs and desires. He also references other famous love stories to emphasize the power that love can hold, from Romeo and Juliet to Captain Smith and Pocahontas.
Overall, "Fever" is a song about the intense emotions that love can bring, both positive and negative. It speaks to the way that love can consume, enliven, and sometimes even destroy us, but ultimately it is still something that we all desire and seek.
Line by Line Meaning
You give me
I'm filled with a strong passion and desire because of you
You give me fever
You make me feel hot, bothered, and intoxicated by your presence
Never know how much I love you
I don't think you understand the depth and intensity of my love for you
Never know how much I care
You may not fully realize just how devoted and committed I am to you
When you put your arms around me
I feel a sense of security, comfort, and delight when you embrace me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
Your touch ignites a fiery and overwhelming feeling within me
Listen to me, baby, hear every word I say
Pay attention to me and take in everything I'm about to express
No one can love you the way I do
My love for you is so unique and special that nobody else can match it
'Cause they don't know how to love you my way
My way of loving you is so personal and specific to you that others couldn't replicate it
When you kiss me, fever
When our lips touch, I feel a burning desire and longing for you
When you hold me tight, fever
When you embrace me snugly, I feel a passionate and intense attraction towards you
Fever in the morning
My fervent feelings for you persist even when I wake up, at the start of the day
Fever all through the night
My fiery passion and devotion to you persists throughout the night
Sun lights up the daytime
The sun illuminates the sky during the daytime
Moon lights up the night
The moon provides light during the nighttime hours
My eyes light up when you call my name
I feel a glow of happiness and joy when you mention or address me
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
I have confidence and faith that you'll treat me well and take care of me
Bless my soul, I love you, take this heart away
I love you so deeply and genuinely that I feel overwhelmed and almost speechless
Take these arms, I'll never use
These arms of mine won't be of much use to me if I can't hold and embrace you
And just believe in what my lips have to say
Trust in the words I speak and the emotions they convey
Everybody's got the fever
Everyone in the world experiences their own unique version of this fever or passion
That is something you should know
This is a common and widespread phenomenon that people should be aware of
Fever isn't such a new scene
This fever or passion isn't a recent, modern discovery or trend
Fever started long ago
This kind of fervor and devotion has been present for a long time, since the beginning
Fever, with his kisses
The act of kissing can create intense, passionate feelings and desire
Fever when he holds me tight
When he embraces me snugly, I feel a fiery passion and longing for him
Fever, I'm his Misses
I'm deeply and totally devoted to and in love with him
Daddy, won't you treat him right
Father figure, please take care of and show kindness towards him
Fever, if you live and learn
This fever or passion is something you only truly understand and experience after living and learning
Fever, 'til you sizzle
This fever or passion keeps building up and intensifying until it sizzles and boils over
What a lovely way to burn
Even though this fever might feel overwhelming and intense, it's also beautiful and exhilarating
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
Writer(s): Justin Balk, Max Mutzke
Contributed by Ellie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.