Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
HeatWave
The Overtones Lyrics
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Heatwave
Whenever I'm with you (oooh)
Something inside (something inside)
Starts to burn
And I'm filled with desire
Could it be the devil in me
Or is this the way love's supposed to be
Burning in my heart
(Heatwave)
I cant keep on crying
It's tearing me apart
Whenever you call my name
Shop alone sweet and plain
I feel it
Yeah i feel that burning pain
There's a hot blood pressure got a hold on me
Is this the way love's supposed to be
It's like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep on crying
It's tearing me apart
We're talking 'bout a heatwave
Can you feel the heatwave
We're talking 'bout a heatwave
Can you feel the heatwave
We're talking 'bout a
Heatwave, heatwave, heatwave
Aaaaah
Talking bout a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Whenever I'm with you
Something inside
Starts to burning
And I'm filled with desire
Could it be the devil in me
Or is this the way loves supposed to be
It's like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Yeah)
Owww
Heatwave
Yeah, yeah
Ain't nothing but nothing an'
Could it be he devil in me
Or is this the way loves supposed to be
It's like a heatwave
Burning in my heart
I can't keep on crying
It's tearing me apart
(Ya got me burning like a) HEATWAVE X3
"Heatwave" is a love song by The Overtones that talks about the intensity and passion of love. The lyrics suggest that whenever they are with their love interest, they feel a burning sensation in their heart and are filled with desire. The singer wonders whether this burning feeling is due to the devil or if it is how love is supposed to be. The lyrics convey an intense yearning to be with the other person, which causes the singer to feel like they are burning up inside. The chorus repeats the phrase "heatwave," emphasizing the intensity of the feeling.
The song's melody is upbeat and soulful, reflecting the emotions conveyed by the lyrics. The use of the phrase "heatwave" reinforces the idea of intense heat and flames, further enhancing the song's message of the passion and desire experienced in love. The repeated "heatwave" lines also create a hook, making it easier for listeners to remember and enjoy the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Heatwave
The singer is describing feeling intense heat and desire when near their lover.
Heatwave
The feeling of intense heat and passion is recurring.
Whenever I'm with you (oooh)
Every time the singer is near their lover.
Something inside (something inside)
A deep internal feeling.
Starts to burn
Begins to feel intense heat and passion.
And I'm filled with desire
The singer is consumed with passion.
Could it be the devil in me
Wondering whether this feeling is sinful or evil.
Or is this the way love's supposed to be
Questioning if intense feelings of love are natural and normal.
Its like a heatwave
This feeling of passion is comparable to intense heat.
Burning in my heart
The sensation is overwhelming and consuming the singer's heart.
(Heatwave)
Reinforcing the comparison between intense heat and passion.
I cant keep on crying
Feeling overwhelmed, possibly due to the intensity of the passion.
It's tearing me apart
The intense feelings are causing the singer emotional distress.
Whenever you call my name
The feeling is triggered by hearing the lover's name.
Shop alone sweet and plain
Unknown/ambiguous.
I feel it
The singer is feeling the intense passion.
Yeah i feel that burning pain
The passion is causing the singer physical pain.
There's a hot blood pressure got a hold on me
The singer is feeling a physical pressure due to passion.
Is this the way love's supposed to be
Questioning again whether intense feelings are normal and natural.
We're talking 'bout a heatwave
Reinforcing the central analogy in the song.
Can you feel the heatwave
Asking the listener if they can relate to this feeling.
Heatwave, heatwave, heatwave
Repeating the song's central analogy.
Aaaaah
Unknown/ambiguous.
Ain't nothing but nothing an'
Unknown/ambiguous.
It's like a heatwave
Repeating the song's central analogy.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Unknown/ambiguous.
(Yeah)
Unknown/ambiguous.
Owww
Unknown/ambiguous.
Ya got me burning like a
The intensity of passion is causing the singer to burn like a fire.
HEATWAVE X3
Repeating the song's central analogy.
Writer(s): Richard Kylea Cowie, Rodney Hwingwiri, Ms D
Contributed by Isabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.