FEVER
The Dust Junkys Lyrics
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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'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
The Dust Junkys' song Fever is about the struggles of a busy person who knows they don't have time for a relationship. The singer starts off acknowledging that they understand it is not the other person's problem, but they admit that they never have the time of day for them. The lyrics emphasize the fact that the person they are singing to does not have a fever, meaning they are not in love with them, and that they are content with themselves.
The second part of the song describes the other person's characteristics. They walk the streets alone, and they are striking out for home. However, the singer does not want anyone else but them. The other person has been looking for someone to love but has not found anyone yet. The singer acknowledges that sometimes what the person is looking for is not their fault and that everyone is taught to want a happy ever after.
Overall, the song offers the perspective of someone who desires a relationship but understands they do not have time for it. In contrast, the other person they are talking to is searching for love but has not found it yet.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's not you're problem but it's true
I understand that it's not your responsibility, but this is the reality.
I never have the time of day for you
I don't have a moment to spare for you.
You don't have fever
You're not sick, there's nothing wrong with you.
Don't have fever
You're not unwell, you're doing fine.
You've got you
You have yourself and that's enough.
You walk the streets alone
You roam the roads by yourself.
You're striking out for home
You're headed straight for your safe haven.
I don't want other loved ones
I don't desire anyone else in my life.
I want you
I only want you.
You walk the streets at night
You stroll in the dark alleys.
You've been lookin for a fight
You've been searching for trouble.
Sometimes what your afters not your fault
At times, your desires aren't your fault.
'Cause happy ever afters what your taught
Because you were taught to aim for a perfect life.
No one makes you calm
You find no solace in people.
Though you've got people on your arm
Even when people are around you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICHOLAS LOCKETT, SAM AKINOLA HICKLING, STEPHEN OLIVER JONES, PAUL BILLINGTON
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