Burning Up
Nick Carter feat. Briton “Briddy” Shaw Lyrics
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You
You are the game that I wanna play
And I
I just wanna know your name
The way you dance, dance, dance on the floor
While everybody drinks, drinks, drinks, drinks some more
It got me thinkin' damn
This club is so high
And you light it up it's ready to blow
Hands up, don't stop
If you're sexy then get out of control
Get get fired up, lets get fired up [repeat]
I'm burnin' up and up
I'm burnin' up and up
I'm burnin' up and up
All you sexy people burn it up
[Rap]
You not tryin' to sweat cuz you have worn a nice dress
Do you think, do you think your stylin'
Took a shot now she is whylin'
Haha reversin', poppin', drop it, drop it, stock markin'
She wet and I'm coast guardin'
I let my boy Nick tell em wh-wh whats poppin'
The way you shake, shake, shake, shake that ass
It makes me wanna cum, cum, cum very fast
You got me thinkin' damn
I wanna take you back home with me
This club is so high
And you light it up it's ready to blow
Hands up, don't stop
If you're sexy then get out of control
Lets get fired up, get get fired up [repeat]
Lets go!
I'm burnin' up and up
I'm burnin' up and up
I'm burnin' up and up
So all you sexy people burn it up
[Rap]
So everybody that is hot
Just cool off here and just take a shot
Put your cup in the air
And say you don't care
I don't care
Yo I don't care
Put your cup in the air and say you don't care
I don't care, I don't care
Put your cup in the air and say you don't care
'Cause it's burnin' up in here
I'm burnin' up and up
I'm burnin' up and up
I'm burnin' up and up
So all you sexy people burn it up
The first verse of “Burning Up” by Nick Carter feat. Britton "Briddy" Shaw, sets the mood for the song, as it talks about how the person singing it is “burning up” for someone they are watching in the club. They describe the person they are interested in as a game they want to play, and they only want to know their name. The way the person dances catches their eye and makes them want to take them home. The chorus emphasizes this heat the person is feeling, repeating the phrase “I’m burning up” multiple times.
The second verse is a rap verse and gets a little more explicit than the first. It continues to describe the way the person dances and its effect on the singer. They say the way the person shakes their ass makes them want to cum fast, which is a graphic way of describing arousal. The next verse encourages everyone in the club to let loose and dance, putting their cups up in the air and saying they don’t care. The chorus repeats once more, and the song ends with a final “so all you sexy people burn it up.”
Overall, “Burning Up” is a simple party song that is meant to get people dancing and having fun. The lyrics primarily focus on the singer’s attraction to someone on the dancefloor, but the rap verse and bridge encourage everyone in the club to let loose and enjoy themselves. The repetition of the phrase “burning up” throughout the chorus emphasizes the heat and passion that the singer is feeling, and encourages other people to feel the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm burnin' up
I'm feeling hot and filled with passion
You
Referring to the person of interest
You are the game that I wanna play
Referring to the person of interest as a game he wants to indulge in
And I
Referring to himself
I just wanna know your name
Expressing his curiosity about the name of the person of interest
The way you dance, dance, dance on the floor
Referring to the person of interest's dance moves on the floor
While everybody drinks, drinks, drinks, drinks some more
Pointing out that while others are drinking, he is captivated by the dancing of the person of interest
It got me thinkin' damn
Expressing his state of mind
I wanna take you back home with me
Expressing his desire to leave the club with the person of interest
This club is so high
Complimenting the party atmosphere in the club
And you light it up it's ready to blow
Referring to the person of interest as a source of high energy in the club
Hands up, don't stop
Encouraging people to keep dancing and having fun
If you're sexy then get out of control
Urging people to let loose and embrace their sexuality
Get get fired up, lets get fired up [repeat]
Encouraging people to get excited and hyped up
I'm burnin' up and up
Repeated expression of being filled up with passion
All you sexy people burn it up
Urging others to embrace their passion as well
[Rap]
Transitioning to a rap segment
You not tryin' to sweat cuz you have worn a nice dress
Noting that the person of interest is not interested in sweating due to their attire
Do you think, do you think your stylin'
Asking if the person of interest believes they are stylish
Took a shot now she is whylin'
Implying that the person of interest is becoming excited after having a drink
Haha reversin', poppin', drop it, drop it, stock markin'
Describing dance moves in a playful way
She wet and I'm coast guardin'
Implying that the person of interest is becoming sexually excited
I let my boy Nick tell em wh-wh whats poppin'
Allowing Nick Carter to take over the song for a bit
The way you shake, shake, shake, shake that ass
Referring to the person of interest's dance moves again
It makes me wanna cum, cum, cum very fast
Explicitly expressing sexual desire for the person of interest
Lets get fired up, get get fired up [repeat]
Repeating the call to get hyped up
Lets go!
Encouraging everyone to keep the party going
So everybody that is hot
Addressing those in the club who are feeling the heat
Just cool off here and just take a shot
Suggesting that people take a break and have a drink
Put your cup in the air
Encouraging people to raise their glasses
And say you don't care
Asserting that people should let loose and not worry
I don't care
Repeating the sentiment of not worrying
Yo I don't care
Adding some attitude to the sentiment
Put your cup in the air and say you don't care
Repeating the call to let loose and not worry
'Cause it's burnin' up in here
Explaining why people should just let loose and have fun
So all you sexy people burn it up
Final call to embrace passion and let loose at the party
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, NICK CARTER, CARL FALK, BRITTON SHAW, RAMI YACOUB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rominapolito7765
Amo a este cantante!!!
@THEDAVIDBSB
NICE SONG!!!!!
@indrarepower1092
Awesome song
@aghost385
who is listening to this for this first time in 2019 xD
@alauddinahmed8599
Listening it in 2019 but first listened in 2018
@natashajonesaol
nick carter i love michelle lil villa
@ericacarternickcartererica2523
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