uptempo song, "Burnin' Up" falls in line with the straightforward drums, guitar strumming, and clavichord
worship of the duo's early years as producers. Lyrically, it has Evans pleading with a man she feels is destined to be her soulmate to recognize that they belong together.
The song was released to positive reviews from music critics who ranked among the album's standout tracks. "Burnin Up'" was released as the third single from Faithfully in March 2002, with rapper
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Critical reception
Shaheem Reid from
Allmusic ranked the song among their favorite tracks on Faithfully alongside "Alone in this World", “Back to Love” and “Can't Believe.”[3]