FEVER
The Black Keys / The Black Keys Lyrics
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Fever, where'd you run to?
Actin' right is so routine
Fever, let me live a dream
Fever I'm a slave to
No one misbehave too
Fever that misunderstood
Wouldn't leave you if I could
Fever 'cause I'm breakin'
Fever got me achin'
Fever, why won't you explain?
Break it down again
Fever got me guilty
Just go ahead and kill me
Fever, why won't you explain?
Break it down again
Fever, can you hear me?
Fever, can you hear me?
You shook me like I never been
Now show me how to live again
It used to be a blessin'
But fever's got me stressin'
Realize I am to blame
But fever let me play the game
Fever
Fever 'cause I'm breakin'
Fever got me achin'
Fever, why won't you explain?
Break it down again
Fever got me guilty
Just go ahead and kill me
Fever, why won't you explain?
Break it down again
Now if the cold, pale, light in your eyes
Reaches those horizon lines
You know not to leave her
Now if the cold, pale, light in your eyes
Reaches those horizon lines
You know not to leave her
Fever
The lyrics of "Fever" by The Black Keys explores the singer's relationship with the concept of fever. In the first verse, the singer is asking fever where it has gone to as it usually brings a sense of thrill and excitement to their life. The singer acknowledges that usually, they act right, but fever brings a level of unpredictability and allows them to live a dream that is different from their routine life. The singer goes further to say that they are a slave to their fever, and no one else should misbehave. They admit that fever is misunderstood, but they wouldn't leave it if they could.
In the second verse, the singer talks about the impact fever has on them, resulting in a lot of physical pain and aching. They ask fever to explain why it is taking such a toll on them and then repeat the same line. The singer goes further to admit their culpability in their situation and asks fever to let them play the game. In the chorus, the singer repeats that fever is breaking them and causing them to ache, but they want an explanation for it.
The bridge talks about a cold, pale light that reaches the horizon line, a metaphor for the most youthful part of life waning. The singer insists that one should not leave a lover dealing with these horizons as one might regret it. In conclusion, the song's message appears to highlight the addictive nature of fever and the singer's willingness to deal with its highs and lows.
Line by Line Meaning
Fever, where'd you run to?
Asking where the feeling of excitement and passion has disappeared to
Actin' right is so routine
Being well-behaved and predictable is dull and monotonous
Fever, let me live a dream
Wishing for a chance to experience something exciting and thrilling
Fever I'm a slave to
Feeling controlled and consumed by the feeling of feverish desire
No one misbehave too
Feeling like acting out of line could ruin everything
Fever that misunderstood
Feeling like others don't understand the intensity of the feverish feeling
Wouldn't leave you if I could
Despite the negatives, not being able to let go of the feverish feeling
Fever 'cause I'm breakin'
Feeling like the intensity of the feeling is causing mental or emotional breakdown
Fever got me achin'
Feeling a physical or emotional pain or discomfort due to the feverish desire
Fever, why won't you explain?
Questioning why the feeling is so powerful and overwhelming
Break it down again
Asking for further clarification or understanding
Fever got me guilty
Feeling ashamed or regretful for the effects of the feverish feeling
Just go ahead and kill me
Being so consumed by the feverish feeling that it feels like it could be deadly
Fever, can you hear me?
Asking the feeling of feverish desire if it is listening or will respond
You shook me like I never been
Feeling shaken and affected by the intensity of the feverish desire
Now show me how to live again
Asking the feeling of feverish desire to guide and help live life in a more fulfilling way
It used to be a blessin'
Previously seeing the feverish feeling as a positive and life-affirming thing
But fever's got me stressin'
Feeling anxious, worried or overwhelmed by the intensity of the feverish feeling
Realize I am to blame
Recognizing that one's own actions or thoughts led to the feverish feeling
But fever let me play the game
Despite taking responsibility, still wanting to indulge in the feverish feeling
Now if the cold, pale, light in your eyes
Describing someone with a detached, distant and disinterested expression
Reaches those horizon lines
Suggesting that they are looking towards a future or potential end to a relationship
You know not to leave her
Implying that leaving the disinterested person could lead to the feverish feeling disappearing
Fever
Repeating the song's title and emphasizing the intensity of the feverish feeling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, Daniel Quine Auerbach, Patrick James Carney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Peter Houle
Fever, where'd you run to?
Fever, where'd you run to?
Acting right is so routine
Fever, let me live a dream
Fever, I'm a slave to
No one misbehaved too
Fever, they're misunderstood
Wouldn't leave you if I could
Fever
[Chorus:]
Fever 'cause I'm breaking
Fever got me aching
Fever, why won't you explain?
Break it down again
Fever got me guilty
Just go ahead and kill me
Fever, why won't you explain?
Break it down again
[Verse:]
Fever, can you hear me?
Fever, can you hear me?
You shook me like I've never been
Now show me how to live again
Used to be a blessing
But fever's got me stressing
Realize I am to blame
But fever let me play the game
Fever
[Chorus:]
Fever, 'cause I'm breaking
Fever got me aching
Fever, why won't you explain
Break it down again
Fever got me guilty
Just go ahead and kill me
Fever, why won't you explain
Break it down again
[2x]
Now if the cold pale light in your eyes
Reaches those horizon lines
You know not to leave her
Fever
Αριάννα Oh My Girl CLC Dreamcatcher
How do people hate this? It's an amazing song. They're versatile and experiment with different sounds.
TreeMovies
Cannot believe this is 7 years old. I remember playing this out loud in school when it was released
Zeke the freak
8 years later and I still have not grown tired of it
GoldietheSmall
I finally found this song after 7 years. I only heard it once before hand and never forgot it because of the melody and the album cover
rike94
7 years? If you knew the melody, why didn't you just use Shazam?
Isaac Burdiss
Good! Fever is an awesome song.
Pawan
Haters gonna hate. It's the Black Keys. I just love whatever they put out.
sawyersengel
Zealot hello 6 year ago ppl
Pawan
Zealot you can still FO. And hello sawyer.
Bill Blackκ
yeah, dead with 13 million views , that went well