Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire
And I can't quench my desire
Don't you know that
I'm burning up for your love
You're not convinced that that is enough
I put myself in this position
And I deserve the imposition
But you don't even know I'm alive
And this pounding in my heart
Just won't die...I'm burning up

[Chorus:]
I'm burning up burning up for your love
For your love...

You're always closing your door
That only makes me want you more
And day and night I cry for your love
You're not convinced that that is enough
To justify my wanting you
Tell me what you want me to do
I'm not blind and I know
That you want to want me but you can't let go
Come on let go...

[Chorus:]

Do you want to see me down on my knees
Or bending over backwards now would you be pleased
Unlike the others I'd do anything
I'm not the same I have no shame
I'm on fire

[Chorus:]



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Track duration: 03:43

"Burning Up" as written by Madonna

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  • +2
    General Comment:Unrequited love. She loves this other person and either that person doesn't want her or has no clue. She'll do anything to fulfill her desire for this other person but the person isn't acknowledging her existence. "you don't even know I'm alive"
    Flag kierraon October 07, 2006   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:this song means cardancing. it means making elderly people and golfers look at us and make faces. it means matt dancing slutty in the front seat and elena being a totally irresponsible driver. this song means happy, carefree, teenage days.
    Flag champienneon September 22, 2002   Link

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