Fever (feat. Angèle)

Dua Lipa's 'Fever' featuring Angèle is a song that captures the intensity and heat of a new romance. The lyrics describe the overwhelming sensations that accompany falling in love, likening them to the symptoms of a fever. The song begins with the protagonist reflecting on their life before the romantic interest came along, indicating that they were 'doing just fine' and generally indifferent to others. However, upon meeting this person, they experience a sudden change, feeling a feverish passion that they cannot ignore.

The chorus, with its repeated requests for a check, suggests a need for validation and care from the loved one. The physical symptoms described—such as blushing ('I turn red') and the desire for intimate gestures like a hand on the forehead or a kiss on the neck—emphasize the physical and emotional impact of this attraction. The bilingual aspect of the song, with verses in both English and French, adds a layer of international appeal and may also symbolize the universal nature of love and desire.

Angèle's verse in French reinforces the theme of irresistible attraction and dependency ('Comme un médicament, moi, je suis rien sans toi'), which translates to 'Like a medicine, I am nothing without you.' The fever metaphor extends to the eyes ('La fièvre dans les yeux') and voice ('j'ai du feu dans la voix'), indicating that the signs of love are visible and audible to others. The song concludes with a reluctance to cool down the passion, suggesting that the fever they're experiencing is something they want to indulge in, despite its overwhelming nature.