Heatwave
Wiley ft. Ms Dynamite 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
Wiley ft. Ms Dynamite's song "Heatwave" is a fast-paced, energetic song about the heat and the effects it has on people. The lyrics are centered on an attractive woman whose alluring movements set off a heatwave. The first verse describes the hot weather and how the woman's provocative dancing style leads to a surge in temperature. The chorus reinforces this idea with the repeated line, "She certainly can, can-can," signaling the woman's undeniable power to turn up the heat.
The second verse uses hyperbole to describe just how hot it really is, with references to wrecked cars and fried eggs. This further highlights the intense impact of the heatwave created by the woman. The chorus is repeated again, reinforcing the idea that the woman is responsible for the heatwave.
The song is a nod to the classic musical number, "Heat Wave," from the 1953 musical "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," in which an attractive dancer sings about the heat and the sultry atmosphere it creates. Wiley's version updates the lyrics and adds a contemporary beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
We are currently experiencing a very hot climate, with high temperatures similar to those in tropical regions.
The temperature's rising, it isn't surprising
The temperature is getting hotter, which is expected during a heatwave.
She certainly can, can-can
The woman is very skilled at dancing the can-can.
She started a heatwave by letting her seat wave
The woman caused a commotion by shaking her body in a suggestive manner.
In such a way that the customers say
The customers were impressed and reacted positively to the woman's dancing.
Gee! Her anatomy makes the mercury drop to 93
The woman's physique is so attractive that it has a dramatic effect on the surrounding temperature, lowering the temperature by a significant amount (from 98.6 to 93°F).
The way that she moves that thermometer proves
The woman's movements have a direct impact on the temperature in the area.
It's so hot the weatherman
Will tell you a wreck has been made
The weather is so hot that it can cause a traffic accident or other dangerous situation.
It's so hot the cold of 10
Will cover your face in the shade
Even standing in the shade, the temperature is so high that you can still feel the heat.
It's so hot the cold just made us
Feel just as warm as a bride
The cold water is so warm from the high temperature that it feels like it is boiling.
It's so hot my chicken laid
An egg on the street and it fried
The temperature is so high that the chicken's egg was cooked and fried on the hot pavement.
She certainly can, can-can
The woman is very skilled at dancing the can-can.
We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave
We are currently experiencing a very hot climate, with high temperatures similar to those in tropical regions.
The way that she moves that thermometer proves
The woman's movements have a direct impact on the temperature in the area.
She certainly can, can-can
The woman is very skilled at dancing the can-can.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Stewberto
I’ve got a DEEP emotional connection to this tune, the amount of good memories i associate with “heatwave” is unreal😮💨😮💨.
@samuelconway8961
Mate if you’re aren’t here remembering your childhood summer in the sun then don’t talk, don’t wanna be reading about some love island shit tarnishing this song, it’s legendary haha💔
@deethebeetroot4124
🙌☝
@kieranonyt
✊
@ronangothard9391
Sick
@randomstuffforyou6981
Agree
@anthonysmith6728
Facts vro
@owenpritchard1736
People here from love island < 2000's gang who remember vibing in the car to this absolute tune
@manlikesean1
Have been playing this every summer since it was released 🌞🌞🌞
@CR7_886
Me