FEVER
Sam Butera The Witnesses 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 morning
Ev'rybody's got the fever
that is something you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
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 morning
Fever all through the night
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 afire
Fever, yea I burn forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said Daddy-o don't you dare
He gives me fever with his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever, I'm his Missus,
Oh daddy, won't you treat him right
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Cats were born to give chicks fever
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
They give you fever when you kiss them
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
The song "Fever" by Sam Butera and Louis Prima is a classic that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. At first glance, the lyrics appear to be about the physical sensation of fever that comes from being in love with someone. However, upon closer examination, the lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for the passionate intensity that can be found in a romantic relationship. The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song by expressing the singer's inability to express their love for their partner. When the partner does put their arms around them, it becomes too much to bear and the singer feels a feverish intensity.
The chorus then expands on this theme by describing how the partner's kisses and tight embraces cause the fever to intensify. The lyrics suggest that this fever is not unique to their relationship, but rather a common experience that all people in love go through. The second verse uses light as a metaphor for the passion between the two partners, with the singer saying that they light up when their partner calls their name. The final two verses use famous examples of lovers to further reinforce the theme of the intense passion that love can bring.
Overall, "Fever" is a love song that uses a metaphor of physical illness to describe the intensity of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
I never truly realized the extent of my love for you
Never know how much I care
I never truly realized the extent of my care for you
When you put your arms around me
Whenever you hold me tightly in your embrace
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
I experience an intense feeling of longing and desire for you that is hard to handle
You give me fever when you kiss me
Your kisses make me feel an intense craving for your love
Fever when you hold me tight
I feel an intense longing when you hold me close to you
Fever in the morning
I start the day feeling overwhelmed with desire for you
Fever all through the night
My burning love for you never fades, even as the night drags on
Ev'rybody's got the fever
Everyone has experienced this intense feeling of desire
that is something you all know
It's a universal experience that nobody can deny
Fever isn't such a new thing
This feeling has been around for ages
Fever started long ago
Our ancestors have experienced this intense longing just as we do now
Sun lights up the daytime
The sun brightens up the day
Moon lights up the night
The moon illuminates the night
I light up when you call my name
I come alive with joy and desire when you say my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
And you know that I will take care of you the way you deserve to be treated
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
You make me feel an overwhelming desire when we kiss each other
Fever with thy flaming youth
My intense desire for you is fueled by your youthful energy and vitality
Fever, I'm afire
I am consumed with burning passion for you
Fever, yea I burn forsooth
I am burning for you truly and deeply
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
The story of the legendary romance between Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
They had a very passionate relationship
When her daddy tried to kill him
When Pocahontas' father tried to kill Captain Smith
She said Daddy-o don't you dare
Pocahontas pleaded with her father not to harm her lover
He gives me fever with his kisses
Captain Smith's kisses fill Pocahontas' heart with intense desire
Fever when he holds me tight
She feels an intense burn of passion when he holds her close
Fever, I'm his Missus,
He has won her heart and she belongs to him
Oh daddy, won't you treat him right
Please treat him well, father, for he is the one I love
Now you've listened to my story
Now that I have told you my tale
Here's the point that I have made
Here is the message I want to convey
Cats were born to give chicks fever
Men were born to ignite passion in women
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
Regardless of the temperature scale used to measure it
They give you fever when you kiss them
Men will make women feel an intense longing when they kiss them
Fever if you live and learn
You will experience this passionate feeling as you go through life
Fever till you sizzle
Your passion will grow and intensify until you are consumed by it
What a lovely way to burn
What a beautiful and exciting way to experience passion and desire
What a lovely way to burn
What a beautiful and exciting way to experience passion and desire
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Eddie Cooley, Otis Blackwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@picklesthewise
This song, when it's done right, is absolutely fiery. This = 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Sam had it all!
@jorgegoren8614
Bravo...artistas incomparables
La madera con que se hacía a esa gente y su estilo ya no existe mas
Desde Santiago de Chile
@trackrat7424
What a killer performance. I love these guys. I listen to LP/SB songs a couple of times a week.
@vagnernascimento6436
Simplesmente incrível.
@zibizbych476
Fantastyczny i genialny głos Sama.
@joruba176
Great arrangement 👌
@marcelomarincola
Qué gran talento !!! Este Sam sí que tenía toda la onda !!!
@grumpyoldman3452
Sam was the all time greatest Sax man on this planet. I knew him personally, and I just loved the guy. RIP my friend.
@benbop1965
And also a great singer ! 🎙 😉
@gordonswatson2394
what is there to say, but "WOW !!" best version of all