The lyrics use the metaphor of a physical sickness—a fever—to describe intense, obsessive lust and infatuation.
is a sultry, bilingual collaboration between British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa and Belgian pop star Angèle , released on October 29, 2020. It served as a key single for the French and digital reissues of Lipa's critically acclaimed second album, Future Nostalgia . Production & Style
: They first performed the song together during Lipa's Studio 2054 livestream concert in matching Versace outfits, and later at the 2020 NRJ Music Awards . Commercial & Critical Impact Dua Lipa & Angèle – Fever (Official Audio)
: "I've got a fever, so can you check? / Hand on my forehead, kiss my neck" symbolizes a burning desire that makes the singers feel "hot and flustered".
: Directed by We are from L.A. and filmed in London, the Official Music Video follows the two artists on a night out. The concept subverts the stereotype of women needing to be home by a certain time for safety, showing they find security in their shared company. The lyrics use the metaphor of a physical
: The song was a massive hit in the Francophone world, becoming the longest-running number-one single in Belgium's Wallonia region (tying with Adele's "Hello") and earning diamond certification in France.
: Critics have noted the effective pairing of Lipa’s "strong and seductive" bold vocals with Angèle’s "breathy and sensitive" whisper-singing. Production & Style : They first performed the
: Reviewers from Rolling Stone and Billboard praised the song's "intoxicating" melody and its role as a "joyful escape" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fever - song and lyrics by Dua Lipa, Angèle | Spotify