In May 1958, Peggy Lee recorded a cover version of "Fever" in Hollywood, which featured significantly rewritten lyrics composed by Lee herself without credit. The uncopyrighted lyrics by Lee featured historical invocations (including the verses beginning "Romeo loved Juliet," and "Captain Smith and Pocahontas") and are now generally thought of as a standard part of the song; they have been included in most subsequent covers of "Fever".
Lee's version peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and spent a total of 12 weeks on that chart in 1958.
Fever
Peggy Lee 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 (you give me fever) when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight (you give me fever)
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever (You give me fever) when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight (You give me fever)
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night (Wow!)
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long time ago
(You give me fever)
Baby, turn on your love light (Yeah, yeah)
Let it shine on me (Yeah, yeah)
Well, baby, turn on your love light (Yeah, yeah)
And let it shine on me (Yeah, yeah)
Well, just a little bit higher (Yeah, yeah)
And just a little bit brighter, baby (Yeah, yeah)
Ow!
You give me fever (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You give me fever (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You give me fever
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 on fire
Fever yea 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?"
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
We give you fever when we kiss you
Fever if you live and learn
Fever till 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 Peggy Lee is a classic jazz-pop tune that has stood the test of time. It's a song that is all about the passion and heat that can be generated between two people who are attracted to each other. The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, but they convey a powerful message about the intensity of desire that can be felt when two people come together.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come. "Never know how much I love you, never know how much I care," Peggy sings. These lines suggest that the love and affection that the singer feels is so strong that it's hard to express in words. However, when the object of her affection puts their arms around her, she starts to feel a fever that's hard to bear. This fever is both a physical and emotional response to the heat of the moment.
The second verse of the song continues this theme of heat and intensity. Peggy sings that the sun lights up the daytime, the moon lights up the night, but when her loved one calls her name, she lights up inside. This line suggests that her love for this person is so strong that it illuminates her entire being. Once again, she talks about the fever that she experiences when she is kissed or held tight.
Overall, the song "Fever" is a powerful testament to the intensity of desire and the emotional and physical response that can be generated between two people. It's a song that has stood the test of time and continues to be loved by music fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
I have so much love for you, and I worry that you don't know that.
Never know how much I care
I am full of affection for you, and I hope you recognize it.
When you put your arms around me
Physical contact with you creates a sensation within me.
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
I experience an intensely overwhelming passion for you that cannot be ignored.
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Your kisses ignite a passion within me and create an intense emotional and physical reaction.
Fever when you hold me tight
My longing for you intensifies when we embrace intimately.
Fever in the mornin'
This feeling consumes me in the morning upon waking up.
Fever all through the night
This passion is an enduring feeling, and is present at all hours of the night.
Sun lights up the day time
The sun illuminates the daytime sky.
Moon lights up the night
The moon provides light during the night.
I light up when you call my name
I feel joyous and my face lights up upon hearing my name from you.
And you know I'm gonna treat me right
I am confident that you will treat me well and with kindness.
Everybody's got the fever
This passion is not unique to me, and everyone has experienced it at some point.
That is somethin' you all know
This is a universal feeling that is known by everyone.
Fever isn't such a new thing
These intense feelings have existed for a long time and are not new.
Fever started long time ago
This feeling has been around for centuries.
Romeo loved Juliet
The tragic story of two lovers is well-known.
Juliet she felt the same
The feelings between Romeo and Juliet were mutual.
When he put his arms around her
Physical contact between the two lovers created strong emotions.
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Romeo expressed his love for Juliet with passion.
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Romeo compares his passion for Juliet to a fever ignited by their kisses.
Fever with thy flaming youth
Juliet's young and passionate nature intensifies their passion even more.
Fever I'm on fire
Their passion creates metaphoric flames, causing a strong emotional reaction.
Fever yea I burn forsooth
Romeo is consumed by his love and passion for Juliet.
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
The historical story of a captain and the daughter of a Native American chief is famous.
Had a very mad affair
Their relationship was a tumultuous and emotionally-driven romance.
When her daddy tried to kill him
Pocahontas' father was not supportive of their relationship and even resorted to violence.
She said "Daddy, oh don't you dare"
Pocahontas defended Captain Smith against her father, unwilling to let their love be destroyed.
"He gives me fever, with his kisses"
Captain Smith's kisses ignited an overwhelming passion within Pocahontas.
"Fever when he holds me tight"
Intimacy with Captain Smith created intense feelings in Pocahontas.
"Fever, I'm his missus"
Pocahontas is fully committed to Captain Smith and considers herself his wife.
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"
Pocahontas pleads with her father to be accepting and respectful of Captain Smith in their relationship.
Now you've listened to my story
The song has now shared several stories of love and passion.
Here's the point that I have made
The song's purpose was to express that love and passion, like a fever, can take hold of a person's emotions.
Chicks were born to give you fever
Women have a natural ability to create passion and physical reaction in men.
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
This feeling can be measured by different temperature scales, but it is still a fever-like sensation.
They give you fever
Women have the power to create these strong emotions in men.
When you kiss them, fever if you really learn
The passion and intensity only increases when one truly embraces and understands the power of the love and physical attraction.
Fever till you sizzle
This passion can become so hot, it feels like one is sizzling with desire.
What a lovely way to burn
Despite any difficulties or challenges, experiencing such passionate love is a beautiful and worthwhile thing.
What a lovely way to burn
Repeating the final line emphasizes the point that love, despite its intensity, is a beautiful thing.
What a lovely way to burn
Repeating the final line emphasizes the point that love, despite its intensity, is a beautiful thing.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eddie Cooley, John Davenport
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Weet nooit hoeveel ik van je hou
Never know how much I love you
Weet nooit hoeveel ik erom geef
Never know how much I care
Als je je armen om me heen slaat
When you put your arms around me
Ik krijg koorts die zo moeilijk te verdragen is
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
Je geeft me koorts
You give me fever
Als je me kust, koorts als je me stevig vasthoudt
When you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Koorts!
Fever!
In de ochtend, koorts de hele nacht
In the mornin', a-fever all through the night
De zon verlicht de dag
Sun lights up the daytime
De maan verlicht de nacht
Moon lights up the night
Ik licht op als je mijn naam roept
I light up when you call my name
En je weet dat ik je goed zal behandelen
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
Je geeft me koorts
You give me fever
Als je me kust, koorts als je me stevig vasthoudt
When you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Koorts!
Fever!
In de ochtend, koorts de hele nacht
In the mornin', a-fever all through the night
Iedereen heeft koorts
Everybody's got the fever
Dat is iets wat jullie allemaal weten
That is something you all know
Koorts is niet zo nieuw
Fever isn't such a new thing
Koorts is lang geleden begonnen
Fever started long ago
Romeo hield van Julia
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet, zij voelde hetzelfde
Juliet, she felt the same
Toen hij zijn armen om haar heen sloeg
When he put his arms around her
Hij zei: 'Julie, schat, jij bent mijn vlam'
He said, "Julie, baby, you're my flame"
U geeft koorts
Thou giveth fever
Wanneer wij kussen, koorts met uw vlammende jeugd
When we kisseth, fever with thy flaming youth
Koorts!
Fever!
Ik ben een vuur, koorts, ja, ik brand zonder twijfel
I'm a fire, fever, yeah, I burn forsooth
Kapitein Smith en Pocahontas
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had een heel gekke affaire
Had a very mad affair
Toen haar vader hem probeerde te vermoorden
When her daddy tried to kill him
Ze zei: 'Papa, oh, durf niet'
She said, "Daddy, oh, don't you dare"
Hij geeft mij koorts
He gives me fever
Met zijn kussen, koorts als hij me stevig vasthoudt
With his kisses, fever when he holds me tight
Koorts!
Fever!
Ik ben zijn vrouw, papa, wil je hem niet goed behandelen?
I'm his missus, daddy, won't you treat him right?
Nu heb je naar mijn verhaal geluisterd
Now you've listened to my story
Dit is het punt dat ik heb gemaakt
Here's the point that I have made
Kuikens zijn geboren om je koorts te bezorgen
Chicks were born to give you fever
Of het nu Fahrenheit of Celsius is
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
Ze bezorgen je koorts
They give you fever
Als je ze kust, koorts als je leeft en leert
When you kiss them, fever if you live and learn
Koorts!
Fever!
'Tot je sist
'Til you sizzle
Wat een mooie manier van verbranden
What a lovely way to burn
Wat een mooie manier van verbranden
What a lovely way to burn
Wat een mooie manier van verbranden
What a lovely way to burn
Wat een mooie manier van verbranden
What a lovely way to burn
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12-November-2023
@Matt_from_Florida
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
You give me fever
When you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Fever! In the mornin', a-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 mornin', a-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
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet, she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie, baby, you're my flame"
Thou giveth 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?
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 you 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
@MumblzDelusional
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
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
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm going to treat you right
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 all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her, he said
Julie Baby, you're my flame
Thou giveth fever
When we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever, I'm afire
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?
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 you learn
Fever till 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
@palmav10
The Queen's Gambit led me here! Great song.
@oprusher9193
samee
@sebastiangasteratos8717
I’M HOT….OH YEAH I GOT FEVER….❤❤❤❤😊
@ximenadelrio
Mette is everywhere !!!! Such a talented performer !!!!
@PeggyLeeofficial
✨❤️🔥💐
@jodierichardson9420
I'm here February 2025
Norfolk, Virginia
@wernerwatzlaw489
Ein Fieber, das einem auf coole Art einheizt. Und von dem man nicht genesen möchte. Tolle Musik 🎶 und dementsprechende Tänzer. Sehr sinnlich 😊🥰💞A fever that heats you up in a cool way. And from which you don't want to recover. Great music 🎶 and corresponding dancers. Very sensual 😊🥰💞
@JudyAliSamak
جاز و روك❤❤
@shirleydelcid7498
Who is here 2090 ?
@HovoigHovo
2091!!! all the way