Fever
Ray Charles · Forever Ray Charles [2007]
When you put your arms around me, I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever, when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the the morning, fever all through the night.
Sun lights up the daytime, moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name, and you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever, when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the the morning, oh fever all through the night.
Everybody's got the fever, that is something that you should know
Fever isn't such a new thing, fever started long ago.
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah, oh
Tell 'em about it
Romeo loved Juliet, Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her, he said "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou givest fever, when we kisseth, fever with thy flaming youth
Fever - I'm afire, fever yea I burn forsooth.
Captain Smith and Pocahontas had a very mad affair
But when her Daddy tried to kill him,
she said "Daddy,Daddy don't you dare"
He gives me fever - with his kisses, fever when he holds me tight
Fever - I'm his Missus, Oh daddy won't you treat him right.
Now you've heard our story, (oh, it's your story)
Here's the point I have made (I'm listening)
Chicks were born to give you fever (that's right)
Be it Fahrenheit or Centigrade
They give you fever - when you kiss them, fever if you live and learn
Fever - till you sizzle, what a lovely way to burn.
Aha, what a lovely way to burn.
I tell you, what a lovely way to burn.
All right now, what a lovely way to burn.
I like that, what a lovely way to burn.
(You ain't right, Ray)
Fever
Ray Charles's 'Fever' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the boogie-woogie and R&B styles that defined his career. Recorded for the 2007 compilation 'Forever Ray Charles,' the track showcases his signature approach: a driving, percussive piano line interwoven with a soulful vocal delivery that balances grit with melodic grace. As part of his extensive discography, the song reflects the era's vibrant dance floor culture while cementing Charles's reputation as a pioneer who seamlessly blended gospel intensity with secular rhythm and blues. The recording captures the raw energy of his live performances, where he often improvised to create unique textures that pushed the boundaries of what was possible on the piano. 'Fever' remains a staple in collections of his work, illustrating how his ability to craft infectious grooves influenced generations of musicians across genres.