Now in their 33'rd year the band are to release their 20th album 'Overdrive' on 4 records labels worldwide (P-Vine (Japan), Damnably (UK/Europe), Good Charamel (America) and Valve (Austrialia))
Live, they are a tight with machine-precision, punching out fast, highly exciting sets of Punk, Pop, Rock & Metal hits, all coated with their own distinctively quirky and life-affirming charm. As they fast approach their 1,000th gig, Shonen Knife’s joy and invention shows no sign of fading. As Naoko says, “Let’s Rock!”
They have also performed as a Ramones tribute band under the name The Osaka Ramones and released an album of Ramones covers under that name.
Heatwave
Shonen Knife Lyrics
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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
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
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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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!