Hooked on a Feeling
Blue Swede Lyrics
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Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga
I can't stop this feeling
Deep inside of me
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
Lips as sweet as candy
Its taste is on my mind
Girl, you got me thirsty
For another cup of wine
Got a bug from you, girl
But I don't need no cure
I just stay a victim
If I can for sure
All the good love when we're all alone
Keep it up, girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up, girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
Hooked on a feeling
"Hooked On A Feeling" by Blue Swede is a timeless song that perfectly captures the feeling of being deeply in love. The song is built on a catchy, repetitive beat, and the famous "ooga-chaka" chant by the backup singers adds to the song's infectious hook. The lyrics describe the intense feeling of being deeply in love and the effects it has on the singer's life. The singer is hooked on this feeling and cannot control it because being with their partner is like being on top of the world. Their partner's presence in their life makes everything perfect, and they feel like they can conquer anything.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the singer's emotions. For example, the singer describes the sweetness of their partner's lips as a type of candy that they can't stop thinking about. This imagery helps to illustrate the intensity of the singer's feelings for their beloved. They are so smitten with their partner that they don't need a cure for their "bug," which in the context of the song is a term for their infatuation. Overall, "Hooked On A Feeling" is an upbeat, feel-good love song that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga
A repeating sound that represents the singer's internal excitement
I can't stop this feeling
The singer is unable to control their emotions
Deep inside of me
The feeling is coming from within the singer
Girl, you just don't realize
The subject of the artist's desire is likely unaware of their effect on the artist
What you do to me
The actions of the subject affect the artist deeply
When you hold me
The physical contact between the singer and the subject leads to positive emotions for the singer
In your arms so tight
The singer feels comfortable and secure while being held by the subject
You let me know
The subject's actions communicate something positive to the artist
Everything's all right
The artist feels at ease and content in the presence of the subject
I'm hooked on a feeling
The artist is fixated on a particular feeling, likely related to the subject
I'm high on believing
The singer is euphoric due to a strong belief they hold
That you're in love with me
The artist is convinced that the subject reciprocates their feelings
Lips as sweet as candy
The subject's physical attributes are pleasing to the singer
Its taste is on my mind
The singer is fixated on the sensation they experienced while being intimate with the subject
Girl, you got me thirsty
The singer desires more intimacy with the subject
For another cup of wine
The artist is using a metaphor for their desire for more intimacy
Got a bug from you, girl
The artist has caught strong feelings for the subject
But I don't need no cure
The singer has no desire to get over their feelings
I just stay a victim
The subject has a powerful impact on the singer
If I can for sure
The artist is willing to remain under the subject's influence
All the good love when we're all alone
The artist has experienced positive intimacy with the subject
Keep it up, girl
The artist wants the subject to continue with their positive actions
Yeah, you turn me on
The subject excites the singer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark James
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@jaazielychristiane230
Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga
Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga
Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga
Ooga-Chaka Ooga-Ooga
I can't stop this feeling
Deep inside of me
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's alright
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
Lips as sweet as candy
It's taste is on my mind
Girl, you got me thirsty
For another cup of wine
Got a bug from you girl
But I don't need no cure
I just stay a victim
If I can for sure
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up, girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling
@TTorment90
Actual lyrics:
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
I can't stop this feeling
Deep inside of me
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
Lips as sweet as candy
Its taste is on my mind
Girl, you got me thirsty
For another cup o' wine
Got a bug from you girl
But I don't need no cure
I'll just stay a victim
If I can for sure
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling
@Xtra_ChrisP
Ouga Chaka ouga! ....
I can't stop this feeling
Deep inside of me.
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me.
When you hold me
In your arms so tight,
You let me know,
Everythings alright, ahahah
I'm hooked on a feeling,
I'm high on believing,
That your in love with me.
Lips as sweet as candy.
Their taste stays on my mind.
Girl, you keep me thirsty for another cup of wine.
I got it bad for you girl,
But I don't need a cure,
I'll just stay addicted, If I can endure
All the good love, when we're all alone
Keep it up girl, yeah you turn me on.
I'mmm, I'mmm Hooked on a feeling.
I'm high on believing that your in love with me.
All the good love, when we're all alone
Keep it up girl, yeah you turn me on.
Ahaha I'm hooked on a feeling,
I'm high on believing,
That your in love with me.
I'm hooked on a feeling,
I'm high on believing,
That your in love with me.
I say I'm hooked on a feeling,
And I'm high on believing,
That your in love with me.
I'm hooked on a feeling.
@cars8709
My son at a very young age used to go crazy when this came on the radio. He used to jump up and down and say "ohh Daddy it's uga chaka"!!!! He would sing that part and never stop jumping. Such a great memory for me since he is now 48 years old, but will always be "my little guy".
@76marji
💘 my "little guys" are 25 & 26 [6'1"+], & they love my classic rock, too!
@michaels9508
That is a beautiful memory. When My son was an infant I would hold in my arms and dance and sing Pretty Blue Eyes by Steve Lawrence. He has piercing blue eyes. Cried a lot for him he had two tumors behind one eye. He is fine now and 38
@mrmann0886
I’m a ten year old and I can’t stop listening to this song lol😁
@amberdunn312
When I was young, around 5 to 7, my mom played this alot and I always loved it too.
@boostedbomex
This comment made me smile from ear to ear .... my dad and I always would listen to this song when I was a kid and I have such great memories when I hear it of him ... he passed away last Aug and this was the first time I been able to listen to the whole song without getting so emotional that I had to stop the song , seeing that you also shared this with ur son was exactly what I needed to read right now !
@Thought_Criminal
This reminds me of homecoming my freshman year, we were in this slow dance section outside. Me and the boys eventually get in a circle huddle thing spinning, singing this with no care in the world. We sang a few songs but this one is the most clear, and the fondest.
Thanks for coming to my boomer memory talk.
@tired_artist9239
Jeez, singing that intro must've sounded like you guys were preforming some sort of ritual or something
@BestKCL
Damn I hated my freshman homecoming good for you bro
@PhoenixT70
Yeah, my generation doesn't do things like that.
Incidentally, I hate my generation.