FEVER
Takka Takka Lyrics


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I know it's not you're problem but it's true
I never have the time of day for you

You don't have fever
Don't have fever
You don't have fever
You've got you
You walk the streets alone
You're striking out for home
I don't want other loved ones
I want you
I don't want other loved ones
I want you

You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You've got you

You walk the streets at night
You've been lookin for a fight
Sometimes what your afters not your fault
'Cause happy ever afters what your taught

You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You don't have fever
You've got you





No one makes you calm
Though you've got people on your arm

Overall Meaning

The song "Fever" by Takka Takka is a melancholic yet honest exploration of loneliness and the struggle to connect with others. The opening lines, "I know it's not your problem but it's true, I never have the time of day for you," suggest a sense of guilt and regret for not being present or available for someone who may have been willing to offer companionship. The repeated refrain, "You don't have fever, you've got you," emphasizes the idea that being alone is not a disease or a problem to be solved, but rather an inherent part of life that can be embraced and accepted.


The second verse reveals more about the singer's state of mind - they are walking alone at night, perhaps searching for something but also ready to confront any obstacles that come their way. The line "sometimes what you're after's not your fault, 'cause happy ever after's what you're taught" touches on the pressure society puts on individuals to find happiness and fulfillment through certain milestones or relationships, which can lead to disappointment or frustration. The final verse acknowledges the presence of other people in the singer's life, but suggests that they do not provide the comfort or solace that is needed to feel at peace.


Overall, "Fever" is a poignant reminder that loneliness is a universal experience, and that it is okay to feel disconnected from others at times. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own company and to not judge themselves for not conforming to societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I know it's not you're problem but it's true
I understand that you are not responsible for my issues, but they are genuine.


I never have the time of day for you
I am always busy and unable to give you the attention you deserve.


You don't have fever
You are not sick, physically or emotionally.


Don't have fever
You do not show any symptoms of an illness.


You don't have fever
You are not burning up with a fever.


You've got you
You have yourself and your own strength to rely on.


You walk the streets alone
You are often by yourself when you are out in public.


You're striking out for home
You are trying to find your way back to where you belong.


I don't want other loved ones
I am not interested in finding love with anyone else.


I want you
I am only interested in being with you.


You walk the streets at night
You tend to spend time outside during the nighttime hours.


You've been lookin for a fight
You are searching for something to take a stand against.


Sometimes what your afters not your fault
Sometimes the outcomes you hope for are out of your control.


'Cause happy ever afters what your taught
You have been taught to believe in happily ever afters, but life is not always that simple.


No one makes you calm
No one is able to calm you down or ease your worries.


Though you've got people on your arm
Even though you may have people around you, you still feel alone.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS LOCKETT, SAM AKINOLA HICKLING, STEPHEN OLIVER JONES, PAUL BILLINGTON

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