Fever
Michael Buble/Elvis Presley 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 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 gonna treat you right
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the 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
Oh, heat it up
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 a fire, 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, go
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 and learn
Fever 'til 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 Michael Bublé is a rendition of the classic fever song first made popular by Peggy Lee in 1958. The lyrics incorporate various references to historical lovers who had a fiery love affair that left them feeling "feverish". The opening lines of the song express the inability to measure or express one's love or care for someone else, but once the subject of the song (presumably a lover) puts their arms around the singer, they get a feeling of fever that's overwhelming. This fever intensifies through all times- morning, noon, and night when being with the lover.
The next section of the song sets the stage for the foundation of love being a timeless and universal feeling, much like fever. The chorus emphasizes the power of a kiss from the lover, which brings out a fever that engulfs the author. The song then recalls notable love stories such as Romeo and Juliet and Captain Smith and Pocahontas, hinting that their love affair ignited an intense feverish feeling. The lyrics then emphasize that everyone gets the fever when they are with someone they love and who loves them back.
Overall, the lyrics channel an irresistible feeling of passion when people are with someone they love, and that feeling is so intense it brings about "fever". The intensity of desires, the passion of love, the sheer joy of being with someone you care about is portrayed in this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
I am not sure if you know the depth of my love for you
Never know how much I care
I am not sure if you know the depth of my care for you
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
Your touch makes me feel so hot and bothered
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the the morning
Fever all through the night
Your kiss and embrace has me burning up with fever, it doesn't matter what time of day or night it is
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
Just as the sun and moon light up their respective times, you light up my life when you call my name, and I always promise to treat you with love and respect
Everybody's got the fever
That is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Oh, heat it up
Everyone understands the feeling of fever that you give me, it's nothing new and has been around for ages. So, let's keep this hot flame burning between us
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 a fire, fever, yeah, I burn forsooth
Just as Romeo used to tell Juliet that she's his flame, you also give me fever with your passionate kiss and touch, and I am truly burning with desire for you
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, go
Just like how Captain Smith and Pocahontas stood up against her dad's attack, I stand up for you because you give me a fever with your kiss and embrace, and I am dedicated to being your Missus. So, let my dad accept and welcome you into our lives
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 and learn
Fever 'til 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
My conclusion is that women were born to give men fever, no matter what units you measure it in. It's something you learn and live with, and it can be so hot and intense that you end up sizzling. But what a lovely way to burn in the passion of this fever
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@glennstermania
What a brilliant arrangement, that Royal Philharmonic Orchestra knocked it way out of the park!
@michaelcanales85
This guy has done so much with his music career and for him to say that a virtual duet with Elvis is the highlight of his career, I find that to be so awesome. From one EP fan to another, congratulations man! Sounds freakin' awesome!
@Schuch1963
+Michael Canales; Totally agree dude! It's never been one of my favorite Elvis tunes but they sound really good together.
@shadycnetwork
it makes it seem like they're singing it to each other, in kind of a gay way. they should have picked a female.
@jessm8083
+shady c network is there something wrong with being gay??
@LuciferMorningStar666Satan
+shady c network I didn't want to say anything but I thought the same thing.
@shadycnetwork
Jess M I am a Christian so to me yes there is. Elvis didn't like gay people at all
@Candy4Bullets
This is gorgeous and sensual.
I love hearing two different voices from different generations. Michael gives it that modern swing while Elvis gives it that mature, deep classic swing.
@rongrover3383
great!
@bellabells7929
Michael Bublé is an amazing singer, his voice is out of this world. This duet with The King is something incredible, it couldn't be any better!!!!!