Heatwave
Wiley feat Angel & Tinchy Stryder Lyrics
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The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising
She certainly can, can-can
She started a heatwave by letting her seat wave
In such a way that the customers say
She certainly can can-can
Gee! Her anatomy makes the mercury drop to 93
The way that she moves that thermometer proves
She certainly can, can-can
It's so hot the weatherman
Will tell you a wreck has been made
It's so hot the cold of 10
Will cover your face in the shade
It's so hot the cold just made us
Feel just as warm as a bride
It's so hot my chicken laid
An egg on the street and it fried
Gee! Her anatomy makes the mercury drop to 93
We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
The way that she moves that thermometer proves
She certainly can, can-can
She certainly can, can-can
"Heatwave" by Wiley featuring Angel and Tinchy Stryder is a song that centers around an irresistible woman whose movements are creating a tropical heatwave. The lyrics repeatedly refer to her "anatomy" and how it's causing the thermometer to rise, indicating the sexual undertones of the song. The chorus repeats the phrase "she certainly can can-can," which could refer either to her dancing abilities or her sexual prowess. Overall, the song celebrates the woman's sensuality and the effect it has on those around her.
One of the interesting facts about "Heatwave" is that it samples the 1979 song "Mind Blowing Decisions" by Heatwave. The song was produced by Rymez, who has worked with other notable UK artists such as Stefflon Don and WizKid. It was released in 2012 as the first single from Wiley's album "The Ascent" and became a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. The music video for the song features Wiley and the other artists performing in a fiery setting with dancers.
Another interesting fact is that the song was controversial upon its release due to its sexually suggestive lyrics which some critics felt were objectifying to women. However, the song's popularity was not affected and it continued to receive widespread airplay. "Heatwave" was also nominated for Best Song at the 2012 MOBO Awards.
Musically, the song features a catchy beat with electronic and dance-pop elements. The lyrics are delivered in a fast-paced, almost rap-like style by the three artists. The chords for the song are not readily available, but the song's structure is fairly simple, with a repeating chord progression throughout.
In conclusion, "Heatwave" is a lively and upbeat song that celebrates a woman's sensuality and the effect it has on those around her. The song's catchy beat and sexually suggestive lyrics helped make it a commercial success and a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
The weather is so hot that it feels like a heatwave from the tropics.
The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising
It is expected that the temperature will increase as it is very hot already.
She certainly can, can-can
She can dance the can-can and she is attracting attention because of it.
She started a heatwave by letting her seat wave
She caused a stir by moving her buttocks in a particular way.
In such a way that the customers say
Her movements are so noticeable that people are commenting on them.
Gee! Her anatomy makes the mercury drop to 93
The woman's body is so attractive that it has a cooling effect.
Having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
The weather is very hot, as though it is from the tropics.
The way that she moves that thermometer proves
The woman's sexy movements can literally bring down the temperature.
It's so hot the weatherman
It is so hot that even the weatherman is commenting on it.
Will tell you a wreck has been made
The heat has caused accidents on the road.
It's so hot the cold of 10
The coldness of extreme winter, 10 degrees below zero, would be a relief from the heat.
Will cover your face in the shade
Even in the shade, it is so hot that one's face still feels hot.
It's so hot the cold just made us
The heat is so extreme that the cold has no effect.
Feel just as warm as a bride
Even on a cold day, a bride may still feel warm due to the excitement of her wedding day. Similarly, the heat is so intense that people feel as though they are warm and excited.
It's so hot my chicken laid
The heat is so extreme that even chickens are affected; one laid an egg on the hot street and it cooked.
An egg on the street and it fried
The egg that the chicken laid on the street got so hot that it cooked.
She certainly can, can-can
The woman is still dancing the can-can and drawing attention to herself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@misskezzababy
2020 n I'm now teaching my children about real music (I sound like my dad) 😂
@sammielawless3588
Same bro 😂😂
@Pawqez
Angel's voice is beautiful!
@konstantinoskaravasilis4678
Who is here because you just like the song?
@josephcox8276
I haven't listened to this song in years... WOW
@manangupta6080
2019 and this songs' still lingering in my head
@Megan-zz2co
Never get sick of this
@staceyprincess8526
2016 and this is still a banging tune!
@KakarotOwns
This is a tune! Why has the official video been taken down??
@JoeRico77
phat tune wiley is a don.