BURNING UP
NE‐YO Lyrics

Burn, burnin up, I got er, got er burnin up
The singer is emphasizing the heat between him and his romantic interest, saying that they are both on fire.

Just one look in your direction, we made a connection
The singer is reminiscing about the moment when he first saw his romantic interest and they made eye contact, instantly connecting.

Not a connection we once had, you and me somewhere sweatin'
The singer clarifies that the connection they made was not in reference to a past experience, but rather the promise of future, passionate encounters.

You look like a lotta, trouble but I gotta
The artist admits that the romantic interest looks like she could cause some difficulty or danger, but he is still drawn to her.

See what kind of trouble you are
The artist is intrigued by the potential danger that the romantic interest could bring into his life and wants to explore it more.

With that big bass a boomin', lights low and assumin'
The singer is setting the scene for his encounter with the romantic interest, describing a club or party atmosphere with loud music and dim lighting.

You see bodies movin', but you do see what they doin
The singer implies that the romantic interest is not focused on dancing or socializing with others, but on her own sensuality and physicality.

Gotta make my way over, as I'm getting closer
The artist is determined to approach the romantic interest and get closer to her.

I can feel the heat, coming off you as I approach ya
The artist senses the strong sexual energy emanating from the romantic interest as he gets closer to her.

And I'm caught in seduction, from introduction
The artist is acknowledging that he is already under the romantic interest's spell from the moment they met.

Taking shots of that red, takin' that burn like it's nothin'
The singer is referring to alcohol as he drinks and tries to handle the heat emanating from the romantic interest.

Body made for sinning, accustomed to winnin'
The artist is admiring the romantic interest's body and her confidence in herself and attracting suitors.

I know she might be the death of me (right from the beginning)
The singer acknowledges that he is aware of the potential danger that the romantic interest could bring into his life but is still willing to pursue her.

Let me tell you, baby, I ain't never scared
The singer is communicating that he is not afraid of the risks associated with pursuing a passionate relationship with the romantic interest.

So where you goin' I wanna be there
The singer is expressing his strong desire to be around the romantic interest no matter where she goes.

Really wanna get to know ya, And I can feel the heat, coming off you as you come closer
The artist is reiterating his attraction to the romantic interest and his eagerness to know her better, emphasizing again the intense sensual energy that emanates from her.

I wanna put your fire with my smooth
The artist wants to combine his suave, debonair demeanor with the passionate energy of the romantic interest.

Said I wanna put your heat with my cool
The singer wants to temper the intense heat of the romantic interest with his own relaxed and unbothered nature.

I don't know what to do with me and you
The singer is acknowledging the complexity of the relationship he wishes to pursue with the romantic interest, recognizing the potential for both danger and excitement.

But I... know... tonight I want that fire in your eyes
The artist concludes by stating that, despite uncertainty, he is certain that he wants to indulge in the passion and intensity that emanates from the romantic interest.