About the song
When we speak of the golden age of rock and roll, it’s impossible not to bring up the name **Elvis Presley**—a towering figure whose voice, charisma, and stage presence changed the landscape of popular music forever. Though much of his most iconic work emerged in the 1950s and early 1960s, the King of Rock and Roll continued to surprise audiences well into the 1970s. One of the most electrifying examples of this late-career resurgence is the fiery, full-throttle anthem **”Burning Love,”** released in 1972.
At a time when Elvis was increasingly associated with ballads, gospel recordings, and the glitz of his Las Vegas performances, **”Burning Love”** marked a powerful return to his rock roots. Written by Dennis Linde, the song was originally recorded by Arthur Alexander, but it was **Elvis Presley** who gave it its immortal spark. With its driving rhythm, dynamic horn section, and Presley’s unmistakable vocal firepower, the track surged up the charts—ultimately becoming his last Top 10 hit during his lifetime.
What makes **”Burning Love”** such a standout isn’t just its infectious energy, but the way it showcases Elvis’s enduring vitality. There’s a rawness in his delivery—a hunger, even—that belies the challenges he was facing in his personal life at the time. The chorus, punctuated by the instantly memorable “*Hunka hunka burnin’ love*,” is more than just catchy—it’s a full-bodied expression of passion and urgency, a reminder that even in his later years, Elvis could command a rock song like no one else.
Musically, the track is tight and punchy, with bold electric guitar riffs, soaring backing vocals, and a rhythm section that pulses with life. It’s lean, it’s fast, and it refuses to be ignored—mirroring the relentless energy of the love it describes.
For older listeners, **”Burning Love”** might conjure memories of Elvis’s televised performances, his iconic jumpsuits, and the sheer excitement he could generate with just a microphone and a swiveling hip. But more than that, it serves as proof that **Elvis Presley** was not simply a product of the 1950s—he was a dynamic, evolving artist whose spark never truly dimmed.
In a career filled with legendary moments, **”Burning Love”** stands tall as one of the last great flames—a song that burns bright with everything that made Elvis 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
