About the song
Kenny Rogers & The First Edition, a popular country music group of the 1960s and 1970s, released “Something’s Burning” as a high-energy country rock anthem. This upbeat track, with its catchy melody and Rogers’ charismatic vocals, became a hit single and a defining song for the band’s iconic sound.
With its energetic rhythm and infectious chorus, “Something’s Burning” explores themes of love, desire, and the passionate intensity of a budding relationship. The song’s lyrics, filled with vivid imagery and relatable anecdotes, capture the excitement and thrill of falling in love. Rogers’ powerful vocals and the band’s tight harmonies bring the song to life, making it a fun and enjoyable listening experience.
The opening lines, “Something’s burning, deep inside of me,” immediately establish the song’s central theme and set a passionate tone. The lyrics continue to explore the intensity of the singer’s feelings, referencing the “fire” that burns within him. The song’s refrain, “Something’s burning, burning, burning,” is both powerful and uplifting, conveying a sense of passion and excitement.
Throughout the song, Kenny Rogers & The First Edition’s signature country rock sound creates a captivating and immersive listening experience. The band’s use of electric guitars, driving rhythms, and harmonies add depth and complexity to the music, while also reflecting the spirit of the 1960s and 1970s.
“Something’s Burning” is more than just a popular country rock song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s message of passion and desire continues to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
You lie in gentle sleep beside me
I hear your warm and rhythmic breathing
I take your hand and hold it tightly
Listen, can you not hear our young hearts beating?
I kiss the sleep from your eyes
Your smile is sweeter than the morning
And here it comes
Can’t you feel it, baby
Can’t you feel it, here it comes
Feel it, feel it, fire, fire
Something’s burning
Something’s burning
Something’s burning
And I think it’s love
And now the sun is burning brightly
We lie in love so close together
I get the feeling deep inside of me
My love for you will burn forever
I cup my hands to touch your face
And once again, I feel your fire
And here it comes
Can’t you feel it, baby
Can’t you feel it, here it comes again
Feel it, feel it, fire, fire
Something’s burning
Something’s burning
Something’s burning
And I think it’s love
And I think it’s love
And I think it’s love
And I think it’s love (can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’?)
(Can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’?)
(Can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’ love?)
And I think it’s love
And I think it’s love (can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’?)
(Can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’?)
(Can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’ love?)
And I think it’s love (can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’?)
(Can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’?)
(Can’t you feel the fire keeps burnin’ love?)
And I think it’s love