About the song
Few voices in the history of popular music are as instantly recognizable as **Elvis Presley**’s. His unmistakable blend of rock, gospel, and blues made him a legend, but by the early 1970s, his musical direction had shifted. While he was still a powerhouse performer, much of his output leaned towards ballads and dramatic, orchestral arrangements. Then came **”Burning Love”**, a fiery return to the raw energy that had made him the King of Rock and Roll in the first place.
Released in 1972, **”Burning Love”** was one of the last true rock songs Elvis recorded, and it proved he still had the magic that first ignited the music world in the 1950s. Written by Dennis Linde, the song had originally been recorded by country artist Arthur Alexander, but Elvis took it to another level. From the very first drumbeat, the song explodes with energy, driven by a pulsating rhythm and electrifying guitar work. The moment Elvis’s voice comes in—soulful, powerful, and urgent—you know you’re in for something special.
Lyrically, **”Burning Love”** captures the intoxicating, almost uncontrollable passion of falling for someone. Lines like *”Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature rising”* perfectly express the feverish excitement of love that consumes you entirely. The gospel-tinged backing vocals add to the intensity, making the song feel almost like a revival, a testament to the sheer force of attraction.
Though it became one of Elvis’s biggest hits of the decade, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, **”Burning Love”** was an outlier in his later career. By this time, he was performing heavily in Las Vegas, favoring grand ballads and emotional storytelling. But this track reminded the world that Elvis Presley wasn’t just a showman—he was still a rock and roll icon, capable of delivering music with unmatched passion and fire.
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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
