The Fever
Love's Fever: A Po' Boy's Melody
Lyrics
When I get home from my job I turn on my T.V.
Coming home from work and turning on the TV.
But I can't keep my mind on the show
Unable to focus on the TV show due to preoccupation.
When I lay down at night, oh I can't get no sleep
Difficulty sleeping at night.
So I turn on my radio
Turning to the radio for solace.
But the only sound I hear is you whisperin' in my ear
Hearing whispers of a past lover in the mind.
The words that you used to say
Recalling words previously spoken in the relationship.
Now my days grow longer
Experiencing lengthening days, possibly due to emotional distress.
'Cause my love grows stronger
Love intensifying over time.
And the fever gets worse
Expressing worsening emotional turmoil (the "fever").
And I've got the fever for this girl
Acknowledging a strong desire for a particular girl.
Got the fever, oh I've got the fever
Reiteration of having a passionate longing (the "fever").
Nothing that a po' boy can do
Feeling helpless in dealing with the fever.
When he's got the fever for this girl
Experiencing intense longing for the mentioned girl.
Got the fever, oh I've got the fever
Repeating the sentiment of having a strong desire.
Left this little boy blue
Feeling emotionally down and affected by the fever.
I can remember comin' home
Recalling a moment of coming home.
See you standin' at the stove
Visualizing the girl standing at the stove.
With the dishes on the table
Depicting a scene with dinner ready on the table.
Dinner ready to go
Anticipation of going out for entertainment.
We'll maybe go out to a movie show
Recalling shared activities, like going to a movie.
Something that you like to see
Choosing activities based on the girl's preferences.
Well now you are my sun in the morning
Symbolizing the girl as a source of light and warmth.
And my moon at night
Emphasizing the girl's importance in day and night.
I think about you baby
Thinking about the girl positively.
I feel alright
Feeling generally good when thoughts are on the girl.
Now my days grow longer
Reiteration of days getting longer due to emotional intensity.
'Cause my love grows stronger
Love strengthening over time.
And the fever gets worse
Reiterating the worsening emotional turmoil (the "fever").
And I've got the fever for this girl
Expressing a persistent and intense desire for the girl.
Got the fever, oh I've got the fever
Restating the passionate longing (the "fever").
Nothing that a po' boy can do
Reiterating the feeling of helplessness in dealing with the fever.
When he's got the fever for this girl
Expressing a strong and enduring longing for the girl.
Got the fever, oh I've got the fever
Repeating the sentiment of having a powerful desire.
Left this little boy blue
Feeling emotionally down and affected by the fever.
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