Isaac Hayes's song "Fever" is a cover of the popular jazz and blues song originally written by Eddie Cooley and Otis Blackwell. The song describes the intense feeling of love and desire that the narrator experiences when in the presence of their significant other. The lyrics use the metaphor of fever to illustrate the passion and heat that the narrator feels. The song suggests that love and desire have always been a part of human nature, as indicated by the line "Fever started long ago." It also mentions various historical figures like Romeo and Juliet, Captain Smith and Pocahontas, to emphasize that this intense passion has been present throughout time. The repetitive chorus of "You give me fever when you kiss me, fever when you hold me tight" highlights the physical and emotional impact that this love has on the narrator. It implies that the simple touch or presence of the loved one can create a burning sensation or feverish excitement within them. Overall, "Fever" portrays the all-encompassing and overpowering feeling of love, using the metaphor of fever to convey the intensity and passion associated with it.
