About the song
There are few voices in the annals of popular music as instantly recognizable—or as charged with energy—as that of **Elvis Presley**. And among his many electrifying recordings, **”Burning Love”** stands out not only for its raw power but also for its pivotal place in the latter years of his career. Released in 1972, this single came at a time when **Presley** was trying to reclaim his dominance on the charts after a period focused more on film soundtracks than hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll. With **”Burning Love”**, he delivered one of his most urgent and impassioned performances since his early Sun Records days.
Written by Dennis Linde and first recorded by country singer Arthur Alexander, **”Burning Love”** wasn’t originally crafted with **Elvis Presley** in mind. But once it reached him, it was transformed. Backed by his tight TCB Band—particularly the driving drums and searing electric guitar riff—**Presley** brought a combustible intensity to the track. His voice, weathered but still powerful, sounds as if it’s battling the flames the lyrics describe: “Your kisses lift me higher, like the sweet song of a choir / You light my morning sky with burning love.” There’s a nearly gospel fervor to his delivery, a testament to how deeply he still believed in the redemptive power of rock music.
What makes **”Burning Love”** especially notable is that it was **Elvis Presley**’s last Top 10 hit during his lifetime, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. In many ways, it was a final burst of fire from a man who had redefined the very nature of pop stardom. While later years would see **Presley** physically decline, songs like this one reminded listeners—and perhaps reminded **Elvis** himself—of the vitality and swagger that had once made him the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Today, **”Burning Love”** is more than just a hit single. It’s a defiant anthem from a musical giant proving he still had fire left in him. For those who lived through the seismic shifts of the ’50s and ’60s, hearing **Elvis Presley** roar through this track is like catching a glimpse of the old magic—fiery, bold, and unforgettable.
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Lyrics
Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature risin’, mmm
Higher, higher, it’s burning through to my soul
Girl, girl, girl, girl, you’re gonna set me on fire
My brain is flamin’, I don’t know which way to go, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like a sweet song of a choir
You light my mornin’ sky with burning love, mmm
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, I feel my temperature risin’, mm
Help me, I’m flamin’, I must be a 109, mmm
Burnin’, burnin’, burnin’ and nothing can cool me, yeah
I just might turn into smoke, but I feel fine
‘Cause your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
And you light my mornin’ sky with burning love
It’s comin’ closer, the flames are now lickin’ my body, mm
Won’t you help me? I feel like I’m slippin’ away
It’s hard to breathe, and my chest is a-heavin’, mmm, hmm
Lord, have mercy, I’m burning a hole where I lay, yeah
Your kisses lift me higher
Like the sweet song of a choir
You light my morning sky with burning love
With burning love (a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah)
I’m just a hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
I’m just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love (ah)
Just a hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah (ah)
A hunk, a hunk of burning love, ah, ah (ah)
I’m just a hunk, a hunk of burning love
