Fever
The Cramps Lyrics
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No one knows how much I care
But when you put your arms around me
I get a feeling that's hard to bear
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said, "Daddy, oh, don't you dare"
He gives me fever, with his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever I'm his missus
So Daddy won't you treat him right
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 "Julie, baby, you're my flame"
You give me fever, when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
Fever all through the night
Well, now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
The Cramps were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
We give you fever, when we rock you
Fever 'till you live and learn
Fever 'till you sizzle
But What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
The Cramps's song Fever is a cover of Little Willie John's original version. The song talks about the passionate feelings that two lovers share, the warmth and heat that they bring to each other's lives. The lyrics are suggestive of physical passion, with lines such as "Fever when you kiss me/Fever when you hold me tight," indicating that these passionate moments are the cause of the feverish emotions. The song also touches upon the idea that other couples have shared this same feeling throughout history, from Romeo and Juliet to Captain Smith and Pocahontas. The singer of the song finds comfort in the fact that they are not alone in experiencing this level of passion with their lover.
Despite the overt sensuality of the lyrics, the song's origins are somewhat surprising considering its content. "Fever" was written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell, who were both black songwriters, in 1956. Little Willie John, who was also black, initially recorded the song, and it became a hit that same year. The Cramps's version of the song was released in 1980 as part of their album "Songs The Lord Taught Us". The band's lead singer, Lux Interior, had a unique vocal style that blended rockabilly and punk rock influences, giving the song an even more raunchy, visceral quality.
Overall, the song Fever is a celebration of fiery, passionate love that leaves two lovers feeling feverish and intoxicated. The choice of historical figures also suggests that this type of love is as old as time and continues to have a powerful effect on those who experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
No one knows how much I love you
The overpowering degree of love I have for you is only known to me
No one knows how much I care
The extent of my care for you is only known to myself
But when you put your arms around me, I get a feeling that's hard to bear
I experience a sensation that is difficult to tolerate when you embrace me
You give me fever when you kiss me
When we kiss, I experience an intense sensation or passion
Fever when you hold me tight
An intense feeling or emotion takes control over me when you hold me tight
Fever in the morning
I feel feverish with passion in the morning
Fever all through the night
I experience continuous and unrelenting passion or desire throughout the night
Sun lights up the daytime
The visible light that appears in the sky during the day is initiated by the sun
Moon lights up the night
The light that is visible in the sky during the night originates from the moon
I light up when you call my name
My face shines with happiness when you address me by my name
Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
I am confident that you will treat me with kindness and respect
Captain Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair
Captain Smith and Pocahontas were involved in a relationship full of wild passion
When her daddy tried to kill him, she said, 'Daddy, oh, don't you dare'
Pocahontas strongly objected when her father tried to harm Captain Smith
He gives me fever, with his kisses
When he kisses me, I experience an intense feeling of passion or attraction
Fever when he holds me tight
My body is overwhelmed with feeling when he holds me in his arms
Fever I'm his missus
He is my husband and I experience an overpowering feeling of attraction or passion toward him
So Daddy won't you treat him right
Pocahontas is asking her father to treat Captain Smith with kindness and respect
Everybody's got the fever
A strong feeling of desire or passion is something that everybody experiences
That is something we all know
It is common knowledge that everyone experiences feverish desire or passion
Fever isn't such a new thing
The concept of feverish desire or passion isn't new or novel
Fever Started long ago
The idea of experiencing intense passion or desire has been present for a long time
Romeo loved Juliet
Romeo had an intense feeling of passion or attraction toward Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
Juliet reciprocated Romeo's feelings of passion or attraction
When he put his arms around her, he said, 'Julie, baby, you're my flame'
When Romeo embraced her, he expressed his deep feelings of passion or desire for her
Well, now you've listened to my story
Having heard my tale, you now understand my perspective
Here's the point that I have made
This is the main point I was trying to convey
The Cramps were born to give you fever
Our band was formed to evoke powerful emotions or feelings of passion in our listeners
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
Our music can produce a feverish feeling in you regardless of the measurement system used
We give you fever when we rock you
Our music has the power to instill deep feelings of excitement or passion within you
Fever 'till you live and learn
The sensation of passion or desire that our music evokes will persist until you gain more knowledge or experience
Fever 'till you sizzle
You will continue to feel feverish with desire or passion until the feeling becomes overwhelming and intense
But What a lovely way to burn
Despite the intensity of the feeling, the experience of intense passion or desire can be highly pleasurable
What a lovely way to burn
Experiencing the sensation of feverish desire or passion can be highly enjoyable
What a lovely way to burn
The feeling of being overcome with passion or desire can be highly enticing and pleasurable
What a lovely way to burn
The experience of feeling feverish with passion or desire is highly seductive and pleasurable
What a lovely way to burn
Feeling overcome with passion or desire can be highly appealing and pleasurable
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Written by: Eddie Cooley, John Davenport
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Brandon Zayn
The Cramps- Fever Lyrics
No one knows how much I love you
No one knows how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's a-hard to bear
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very bad affair
But when her daddy tried to kill him,
She said, "Daddy-o don't you dare!
He gives me fever
When he kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever!
I'm his missus
So Daddy-o treat him right"
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' we all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loves Juliet
Juliet, she felt the same
But when she put her arms around him
He said, "Julie, baby, you're to blame
You give me fever
When ya kisses
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night."
Well, now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
The Cramps are born to give ya fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
We give ya fever
Fever 'til ya live and learn
Fever!
Till ya sizzle
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn...
Zoe Zoe
No one knows how much I love you
No one knows how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's a-hard to bear
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very bad affair
But when her daddy tried to kill him,
She said, "Daddy-o don't you dare!
He gives me fever
When he kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever!
I'm his missus
So Daddy-o treat him right"
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' we all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loves Juliet
Juliet, she felt the same
But when she put her arms around him
He said, "Julie, baby, you're to blame
You give me fever
When ya kisses
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night."
Well, now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
The Cramps are born to give ya fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
We give ya fever
Fever 'til ya live and learn
Fever!
Till ya sizzle
But what a lovely way to burn...
Luz Orozco
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Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever
when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever
in the mornin', a fever all through the night
Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever
when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever
in the mornin'
A fever all through the night
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' you all know
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Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started a long ago
Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou givest fever
when we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever
I'm on fire
Fever yeah I burn forsooth
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said, "Daddy oh don't you dare"
He gives me fever
with his kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever
I'm his missus
And daddy won't you treat him right?
Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it fahrenheit or centigrade
They give you fever
when we kiss them
Fever if you live you learn
Fever
till you sizzle
Oh what a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
And what a lovely way to burn
Subash Chinnasamy
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No one knows how much I love you
No one knows how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's a-hard to bear
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Sun lights up the daytime
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever
When you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night
Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very bad affair
But when her daddy tried to kill him,
She said, "Daddy-o don't you dare!
He gives me fever
When he kisses
Fever when he holds me tight
Fever!
I'm his missus
So Daddy-o treat him right"
Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' we all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long ago
Romeo loves Juliet
Juliet, she felt the same
But when she put her arms around him
He said, "Julie, baby, you're to blame
You give me fever
When ya kisses
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever!
In the mornin'
Fever all through the night."
Well, now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
The Cramps are born to give ya fever
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
We give ya fever
Fever 'til ya live and learn
Fever!
Till ya sizzle
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn
But what a lovely way to burn...
sergiooh97
This is the song you want to wake up with after a crazy night with your friends.
Bigfish Tuna
i have no friends
Laique Taher
Hangover 🤦🏻
Anna Anna
Very much agree!
Foodyumyay
Finish this don’t go in the bathroom there’s a tiger
MrJackrussell12
Just hope you don't have implants
Robin Garrison
There's nothing like The Cramps. Still an absolutely stunning cover AND always sounds GREAT.
John McClane
Still in 2022
Nomie Maxwell
RIP, Lux Interior. Thankyou for enriching my life with your music. It's 30+ years since I first heard The Cramps version of this song & it sounds just as fresh now as it did back then. xxx
trixiebop5
When I saw them in '86, he was wearing skin tight leather pants and really high heels. He climbed the scaffolding on the stage and I just about died... RIP