About the song
When discussing the vast and vibrant catalog of **Elvis Presley**, few songs capture his late-career resurgence and electrifying spirit quite like **”Burning Love.”** Released in 1972, at a time when Elvis was reclaiming his status as a musical powerhouse, **”Burning Love”** stands as a fiery testament to his enduring charisma and vocal prowess. It was one of his last major hits during his lifetime, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 — a remarkable achievement that reasserted his place in the rapidly evolving landscape of popular music.
Written by Dennis Linde, **”Burning Love”** was originally recorded by Arthur Alexander, but it was **Elvis Presley** who made it a household anthem. The track bursts with energy right from the start, led by a distinctive guitar riff and an urgent, almost breathless delivery from Elvis that captures the raw intensity of the lyrics. His voice — rich, powerful, and tinged with an almost reckless passion — transforms what could have been a simple rock number into something unforgettable. You can feel the heat and desperation in every line, a testament to Elvis’s unparalleled ability to inject genuine emotion into his performances.
This song also marks a fascinating point in Elvis’s career. By the early 1970s, many critics had begun to view him as a relic of the past, overshadowed by the rock and roll revolution he helped create. But **”Burning Love”** shattered that narrative, proving that **Elvis Presley** could still command the airwaves with the same magnetism that first made him a legend. It’s a song that feels both classic and contemporary, blending rock, gospel fervor, and a dash of country twang — all hallmarks of Elvis’s eclectic musical style.
Listening to **”Burning Love”** today, one can’t help but be struck by its timelessness. It is a joyous, unrelenting rush of sound that reminds us why **Elvis Presley** is still celebrated as the King of Rock and Roll. His voice, brimming with life and longing, ensures that this track continues to set hearts ablaze, generation after generation. Would you also like me to suggest a few fun facts or deeper historical context about this song?
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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
