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"Burning Up" is a song by Madonna from her debut self titled studio album, Madonna. It was released as the third single from the album on March 9, 1983.
Background
In spite of suggestive lyrics and a steamy video (including the songstress writhing on a road), it was only a minor success. Still, it had enough momentum to keep Madonna in the limelight after "Holiday", which she used to her advantage.
Composition
The song has a starker arrangement, brought about by bass, single guitar and Linn drum machine. The drum beats used in the song were reminiscent to the records of singer Phil Collins. It also incorporated electric guitars and the most state-of-the-art synthesizers of that time.
Music Video
| Music Video | Information | |
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 Madonna - Burning Up (Video) | Released | Unknown |
| Length | 3:41 | |
| Director | Steve Barron | |
| Production Co | None | |
| Choreographer | N/A | |
| Filmed | N/A | |
| Location | N/A | |
| VEVO views | 2+ Million Views | |
Lyrics
Don't put me off 'cause I'm on fire
And I can't quench my desire
Don't you know that I'm burning up for your love?
You're not convinced that, that is enough
I put myself in this position
And I deserve the imposition
But you don't even know, I'm alive
And this pounding in my heart
Just won't die, I'm burning up
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
For your love
You're always closing your door
Well, that only makes me want you more
And day and night, I cry for your love
You're not convinced that, that is enough
To justify my wanting you
Now, tell me what you want me to do
I'm not blind and I know
That you want to want me but you can't let go
Come on, let go, oh
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
I'm burning up, burning up for your love
For your love
Oh, do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Or bending over backwards, now, would you be pleased?
I'm not the others, I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame, I'm on fire
Come on, let go
Do you wanna see me down on my knees?
Or bending over backwards now, would you be pleased?
I'm not the others, I'd do anything
I'm not the same, I have no shame, I'm on fire
Ooh, yeah, I'm burning up
Ooh, yeah, I'm burning up
Oh, come on, oh come on, I'm burning up
Oh oh, I'm burning up, ooh, yeah, I'm burning up
Oh come on, oh, come on, I'm burning up
Ooh, yeah, I'm burning up, oh oh, ahh ahh
You know you got me burning up, baby
You know you got me burning up, baby
Burning up for your love, burning up for your love
Burning up for your love, burning up for your love
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