About the song
There’s a special kind of electricity that runs through **Elvis Presley – Burning Love**—a song that captures the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in all his fiery, impassioned glory. Released in 1972, at a time when many artists were transitioning into softer, more introspective sounds, **Elvis Presley** roared back into the charts with this high-octane track that felt like a throwback to his early rockabilly roots, yet still sounded fresh and vibrant for its time.
What makes **Burning Love** such a standout in Elvis’s later catalog is its sheer energy. From the very first guitar riff, the song explodes with urgency. The rhythm is fast-paced and insistent, almost like a runaway train of desire. And then there’s Elvis himself—his voice here is raw, unrestrained, and full of heat. He doesn’t just sing the lyrics; he lives them. You can hear the longing in every shout of “hunka hunka burnin’ love,” a phrase that has since become one of his most iconic lines.
It’s worth noting that **Burning Love** was one of Elvis’s last major hits during his lifetime. At a time when his personal life was growing more turbulent and his health was beginning to decline, this song served as a powerful reminder of the charisma and vocal strength that made him a legend. Even in the midst of change, **Elvis Presley** could still light up a room—or a radio—with that unmistakable spark.
The production itself is bold and bright, with a full band sound that includes brass, pounding drums, and gospel-style backing vocals, all driving the song forward. Yet despite all the noise and motion, **Elvis Presley – Burning Love** remains deeply human. It’s a song about being overwhelmed—completely and utterly—by love, passion, and desire.
For longtime fans and newcomers alike, **Burning Love** is a thrilling listen. It shows us a man still very much in love with music, still capable of delivering performances that burn with intensity. And perhaps most importantly, it reminds us why **Elvis Presley** remains one of the most beloved and enduring figures in the history of popular music.
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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
