Sophie Milman is a student of commerce at the University of Toronto.
Fever
Sophie Milman 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 bare
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
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 you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever
With your kisses
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever, in the morning
Fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is something we 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 ah Julie baby your my flame
Now give me some fever
With thy kisses
Fever with that flame in you
Fever, I'm a fire
Fever yeah I burn for Zeus
Captain smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said oh daddy daddy don't you dare
He gives me fever
With his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever, I'm his misses
Daddy won't you treat him right
Now you listened to my story
Ah here's the point that I have made
Man were born to give you fever
Be it fair and have a sense of game
They give you fever
if you kiss them
Fever if you really learned
Fever, Till you sizzle
What a lovely way, to burn
Sophie Milman’s rendition of the song “Fever” is a sultry and sexy take on the classic made famous by Peggy Lee in 1958. The lyrics speak of the overwhelming passion and infatuation that one feels when they are with someone they love. Throughout the song, the singer describes the intense fever that is ignited when their love interest wraps their arms around them, gives them a kiss, or holds them tight. The reference to historical figures such as Romeo and Juliet and Captain Smith and Pocahontas adds to the idea that these intense feelings of love and fever have been around for centuries. The song speaks to the universal experience of falling in love, feeling an unrelenting desire for that person, and the passion that comes with it.
The lyrics paint a picture of the all-consuming emotion that is passion. The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song by expressing that the singer never knows how much they love their partner until they embrace them. But when they do, they feel a fever that is so hard to bear. The chorus reinforces this imagery, with the repetition of the word “fever”. The second verse deepens the idea of passion and shows that it isn’t just about physical touch. The singer describes how just hearing their partner’s voice can make them light up. The bridge of the song speaks to the universality of passion, expressing that everyone experiences it in some way or another.
Overall, Sophie Milman’s take on “Fever” underscores the intense emotions and passion that come with love. From the sensuous vocals to the evocative lyrics, this song is a true testament to the power of attraction and passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Never know how much I love you
The singer is saying how she feels about her love for someone
Never know how much I care
The singer is saying how much she cares about the person she loves
When you put your arms around me
This line is about the sensation the singer feels when the person she loves holds her
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
The sensation of being held by the person she loves is creating intense emotions within the singer
You give me fever
The person the singer loves is causing her to experience intense emotions
When you kiss me
This line is describing how the person the singer loves is making her feel when they kiss her
Fever when you hold me tight
The singer is experiencing an intense feeling of heat and passion when the person she loves holds her tightly
Fever, In the morning
The singer is still experiencing the same feelings of passion and desire in the morning
Fever all through the night
The singer is being consumed by the intensity of her feelings for the person she loves
Sun lights up the day time
This line is highlighting the way the world works
Moon lights up the night
This line is highlighting how nature operates
I light up when you call my name
The singer is saying how she feels when the person she loves calls her name
Cause you know I'm gonna treat you right
This line is about how the person the singer loves is secure in the knowledge that they will be treated well
Everybody's got the fever
This line is saying everyone has experienced the same kind of passion and intensity the singer is experiencing
That is something we all know
The intensity of love is a universally acknowledged fact
Fever isn't such a new thing
The intensity of passion and love has been around for a long time
Fever started long ago
Passion is something that has been around for many generations
Romeo loved Juliet
This is a reference to the famous Shakespearean romance
Juliet she felt the same
Juliet also felt the same intensity of love as Romeo
When he put his arms around her
This is a description of how the physical sensation of being held can create intense feelings
He said ah Julie baby your my flame
Romeo tells Juliet she is the source of his intense feelings
Now give me some fever
This is a request for the person the singer loves to reciprocate the same feelings
With thy kisses
The physical sensation of being kissed elicits an emotional response
Fever with that flame in you
The singer wants the person she loves to feel the same intensity of passion
Fever, I'm a fire
The singer is describing the intense feelings the person she loves creates
Fever yeah I burn for Zeus
This line is an idiosyncratic expression of how much the singer loves the person
Captain smith and Pocahontas
This line is a reference to a famous story
Had a very mad affair
The relationship between Captain Smith and Pocahontas was intense and passionate
When her daddy tried to kill him
This is a reference to the conflict that arises when powerful outside parties try to interfere in a relationship
She said oh daddy daddy don't you dare
Pocahontas stands up for the man she loves
He gives me fever
The person the singer loves is eliciting the same intense emotions as before
With his kisses
The physical sensation of being kissed continues to elicit an emotional response
Fever when he holds me tight
The intense feelings of passion continue when the person she loves holds her tightly
Fever, I'm his misses
This line is an expression of the singer's desire to be with the person she loves
Daddy won't you treat him right
This is a request for the outside world to respect and allow the relationship to flourish
Now you listened to my story
This line is a reference to the fact that the song is a story about passion
Ah here's the point that I have made
This is the conclusion the singer has reached about the nature of passion
Man were born to give you fever
The intensity of passion is a natural part of humanity
Be it fair and have a sense of game
The intensity of passion should be good-natured and fair
They give you fever
This line refers to how different people can elicit the same passionate feelings
if you kiss them
The physical sensation of being kissed continues to elicit an emotional response in different people
Fever if you really learned
The intensity of passion is not something that can be taught
Fever, Till you sizzle
This line is a reference to how the intensity of passion can continue to intensify much like cooking something over high heat
What a lovely way, to burn
This line is an expression of how intense passion can also be beautiful
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Written by: NICHOLAS EDWARD JAMES HALLAM, ROBERT BIRCH
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