Heatwave
Shonen Knife Lyrics


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Heat wave
Heat wave

Whenever I'm with you
Something inside
Starts to burn deep
And my heart's filled with fire
Could be that I'm very sentimental
Or is this just the way love's supposed to be?

I got a heat wave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep from crying
Tearing me apart

Sometimes she calls my name
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can't explain
I feel, yeah I feel
I feel this burning flame
This high blood pressure's got a hold on me
'Cause this is the way love's supposed to be

I got a heat wave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep from crying
Tearing me apart

Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Oh yeah
Oh yeah

Just give me another chance
This could be a new romance

Heat wave
Heat wave




Heat wave
Heat wave

Overall Meaning

The song "Heatwave" by Shonen Knife is a bouncy, upbeat tune about the emotional and physical effects of falling in love. The lyrics describe a feeling of intense heat and burning within the singer whenever she is with her love interest, causing her heart to fill with fire. She wonders if this is simply a result of sentimental feelings or if this is how love is supposed to feel. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "heat wave," emphasizing the overwhelming nature of her emotions.


Throughout the song, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation in the face of this powerful love. The singer can't keep from crying and feels torn apart by the intensity of her feelings. She can't explain why her love interest affects her so deeply and calls out their name in the midst of this emotional turmoil. Despite the difficulties, she pleads for another chance at romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Heat wave
The repetition of the phrase insinuates the intensity and urgency of the feeling being described in the song.


Whenever I'm with you
The singer is describing a specific person they are involved with.


Something inside
The feeling the singer is experiencing cannot be described in words but is a sensation they are aware of.


Starts to burn deep
The feeling intensifies to a point of discomfort.


And my heart's filled with fire
The artist's intense emotional state feels like a physical sensation.


Could be that I'm very sentimental
The singer questions if their strong emotional reaction is due to personal tendencies.


Or is this just the way love's supposed to be?
The singer wonders if their feelings are typical of being in love and not uniquely intense.


I got a heat wave
The artist reiterates the intensity and urgency of their feelings, resulting in a physical discomfort.


Burning in my heart
The physical discomfort is centered in the artist's chest.


I can't keep from crying
The artist's emotions are overpowering their ability to control tears.


Tearing me apart
The singer's emotional state is causing them psychological pain and difficulty functioning.


Sometimes she calls my name
The artist's intense feelings are likely reciprocated by the person they are involved with.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can't explain
The singer's feelings cannot be easily rationalized or articulated.


I feel, yeah I feel
The singer is emphasizing the raw emotion behind their experience.


I feel this burning flame
The singer is describing their intense emotions as a physical burning sensation.


This high blood pressure's got a hold on me
The artist's intense emotions are manifesting in physical symptoms beyond the burning sensation.


'Cause this is the way love's supposed to be
The artist has come to the conclusion that their overwhelming feelings are typical of being in love.


Just give me another chance
The singer is likely asking for forgiveness or attempting to reconcile.


This could be a new romance
The singer is hopeful that the relationship can be rebuilt and improved.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND

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Comments from YouTube:

Robert Montoya

I've been looking for this version forever

G M

The best years o my teenage years all come rushing back to me when I hear this specific version of this song.. and the original goes hard too! Thanks for the song mate

ShikataGaNai100

Is that Michie singing lead?

Lady Space

I think so? :)

Edward Paul

According to the liner notes it's Atsuko singing!

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