HEAT WAVE
Ronstadt Linda Lyrics
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Something inside starts to burning
And I'm filled with desire
Could it be the devil in me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be?
It's like a heat wave
Can't keep from crying
It's tearing me apart
Whenever he calls my name
Soft, low, sweet and plain, I feel, yeah yeah
Well I feel that burning flame
Has high blood pressure got a hold on me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be?
It's like a heat wave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from crying
It's tearing me apart
Sometimes I stare into space
Tears all over my face
I can't explain it don't understand it
I hadn't ever felt like this before
Now that funny feeling has me amazed
I don't know what to do my head's in a haze
It's like a heat wave
Burning in my heart
Can't keep from crying
It's tearing me apart
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah yeah, oh
Don't pass up this chance
This time it's true romance
Heat wave
Heat wave
Heat wave
Ooh, heat wave
"Heat Wave" is a song that was originally recorded by Martha and the Vandellas in 1963, but later covered by Linda Ronstadt in 1975. The lyrics talk about a feeling of intense passion that overwhelms the singer whenever she's around her lover. She describes the sensation as a "heat wave" that burns in her heart and brings her to tears. Despite feeling confused and overwhelmed by her emotions, the singer can't resist the pull of this intense attraction.
The opening lines of the song set the stage for the emotional rollercoaster to come: "Whenever I'm with him/Something inside starts to burning/And I'm filled with desire." The singer is acknowledging the intense physical attraction she feels for her lover, but she also wonders if there's something more sinister at play. She asks, "Could it be the devil in me/Or is this the way love's supposed to be?" This line suggests that her feelings may be so strong they feel almost unnatural or uncontrollable.
As the song goes on, the singer describes the physical and emotional toll her intense desire is taking on her. She can't keep from crying and feels like she's being torn apart. She describes the sensation as "like a heat wave burning in my heart." The chorus of the song repeats this phrase, along with "Can't keep from crying/It's tearing me apart." These lines capture the intense, overwhelming passion the singer is experiencing and suggest that it's causing her physical and emotional pain.
Despite not understanding what's happening to her, the singer is compelled to pursue this relationship. She says, "Don't pass up this chance/This time it's true romance." This line implies that she's been burned in the past, but that this time is different. The intensity of her attraction to this person is too strong to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Whenever I'm with him
Whenever I'm around him
Something inside starts to burning
A strong feeling surges within me
And I'm filled with desire
I'm overcome with a strong urge
Could it be the devil in me
Is this a sinful feeling?
Or is this the way love's supposed to be?
Maybe this is what love is supposed to feel like
It's like a heat wave
It feels like an intense heat wave
Burning in my heart
A feeling of intense passion in my heart
Can't keep from crying
I can't help but cry
It's tearing me apart
It's causing me great emotional distress
Whenever he calls my name
Anytime he calls out to me
Soft, low, sweet and plain, I feel, yeah yeah
When he speaks gently to me, I feel a strong sensation
Well I feel that burning flame
I feel that intense passion again
Has high blood pressure got a hold on me
Could this be a medical condition?
Or is this the way love's supposed to be?
But maybe it's just how love feels
It's like a heat wave
It feels like an intense heat wave
Burning in my heart
A feeling of intense passion in my heart
Can't keep from crying
I can't help but cry
It's tearing me apart
It's causing me great emotional distress
Sometimes I stare into space
I often find myself staring into nothingness
Tears all over my face
Tears streaming down my face
I can't explain it don't understand it
I can't put it into words and I'm confused by it
I hadn't ever felt like this before
I've never experienced anything like this before
Now that funny feeling has me amazed
This strange feeling leaves me astonished
I don't know what to do my head's in a haze
I'm lost and don't know how to react
It's like a heat wave
It feels like an intense heat wave
Burning in my heart
A feeling of intense passion in my heart
Can't keep from crying
I can't help but cry
It's tearing me apart
It's causing me great emotional distress
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Repeat x4
Yeah yeah, oh oh
Repeat x2
Yeah yeah yeah yeah, oh
Repeat x3
Don't pass up this chance
Don't miss out on this opportunity
This time it's true romance
This is real love this time
Heat wave
Intense passion
Heat wave
Intense passion
Heat wave
Intense passion
Ooh, heat wave
Intense passion
Lyrics ยฉ DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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@robtpenn9666
I recall her singing this song wearing cut-off jeans when I was a young guy. Now I'm old and that image never left me.
@user-id1kq2ip3l
Positively one of the best out of the year 1975
@peterhutchins9246
I love Linda Ronstadt.
@16greenguy
Linda is extremely talented and has a voice that just doesn't quit.. She has had over 30 songs chart on billboards top 100 singles, ironically she didn't write a single one, but covered many great artists. To no surprise she recorded, performed, outdid and made millions of dollars doing so! This song is one of my many favorites, Linda, the harmony vocals and entire band are 100% on point.. doesn't get much better than this! I was fortunate to be able to see her perform here in Denver, I was a teenager who pleaded and begged my brother to please take me, I agreed to pay for tickets and all costs associated.. I also agreed to do his choirs and/or whatever he wanted,40 years after the fact I'm still paying my debt to him, ugh brothers!! Lol.. As expected, Linda was impeccable, her voice was flawless from the very first note until the very last.. Definitely on top of my favorite concert list!!
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@timdudley963
Linda one of the greatest. She still brings us so much enjoyment listening to her amazing voice.
@joeyd1957
In the words of Willie Nelson " There are two kinds of men out there, those who had a crush on Linda and those who don't know who she is'
@susanjones4904
She is terrifically talented and her greatest hits including this song is my go-to for long car rides. So sad she cannot sing anymore because of Parkinson's disease. Thanks for all the BEAUTIFUL music Linda!!!
@chrissyparks2000
Horrible disease. Neil Diamond also has it and canโt sing anymore.
@peterhutchins9246
I absolutely love the music of Linda Ronstadt. I love her, and the great era of music she came from.
@robertdry7271
@@peterhutchins9246 she's my favorite singer. Very talented, an very beautiful person!!!