In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
It's hot as hell in here
Everybody wants to lose control
The music's turned up loud, the lights
We'll turn them low
Wound up like a hurricane
And my head is about to explode
Can't wait to self-destruct
Can't wait to let it go
Whoa, she hits the stage
Whoa, she makes me crave
So come and get my money (whoa)
I can feel your fever taking over
Can you see your fever taking over me?
I can feel your fever taking over
Got a dirty feeling that you're the remedy
Whoa, come on
So I'm looking for a spark
I've got a body to reignite
Don't worry, you won't get burned
So don't, don't put up a fight
Pushed hard to breaking point
And I'm ready to overload
No limits and no regrets
It's time to sell my soul
Whoa, you're what I want
Whoa, you're what I need
So come and take my money (whoa)
I can feel your fever taking over
Can you see your fever taking over me?
I can feel your fever taking over
Got a dirty feeling that you're the remedy
That you're the remedy
Come here you naughty girl, you're such a tease
You look so beautiful down on your knees
Keep on those high heel shoes, rip off all your clothes
You smell so fucking good, it makes me lose control
Losing control (you're what I want)
Selling my soul (you're what I need)
Losing control (you're what I want)
I can't let you go (whoa)
I can feel your fever taking over
Can you see your fever taking over me?
I can feel your fever taking over
Got a dirty feeling that you're the remedy
That you're the remedy
You are the remedy
Everybody wants to lose control
The music's turned up loud, the lights
We'll turn them low
Wound up like a hurricane
And my head is about to explode
Can't wait to self-destruct
Can't wait to let it go
Whoa, she hits the stage
Whoa, she makes me crave
So come and get my money (whoa)
I can feel your fever taking over
Can you see your fever taking over me?
I can feel your fever taking over
Got a dirty feeling that you're the remedy
Whoa, come on
So I'm looking for a spark
I've got a body to reignite
Don't worry, you won't get burned
So don't, don't put up a fight
Pushed hard to breaking point
And I'm ready to overload
No limits and no regrets
It's time to sell my soul
Whoa, you're what I want
Whoa, you're what I need
So come and take my money (whoa)
I can feel your fever taking over
Can you see your fever taking over me?
I can feel your fever taking over
Got a dirty feeling that you're the remedy
That you're the remedy
Come here you naughty girl, you're such a tease
You look so beautiful down on your knees
Keep on those high heel shoes, rip off all your clothes
You smell so fucking good, it makes me lose control
Losing control (you're what I want)
Selling my soul (you're what I need)
Losing control (you're what I want)
I can't let you go (whoa)
I can feel your fever taking over
Can you see your fever taking over me?
I can feel your fever taking over
Got a dirty feeling that you're the remedy
That you're the remedy
You are the remedy
Lyrics submitted by Bskiffington
Fever Lyrics as written by Jason James Don Gilmore
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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