Addicted to Love
(cover) Robert Palmer Lyrics
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Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You can't sleep, you can't eat
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You see the signs, but you can't read
You're running at a different speed
Your heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
You can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Robert Palmer's "Addicted to Love" is a catchy 1980s song about the highs and lows of falling for someone new. The song captivates with its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, but the lyrics tell a different, more complex story. The song opens with a powerful line signaling a voyeuristic gaze from the singer, "Your lights are on, but you're not home." The metaphor extends to the mind and heart of the subject of the song, who is so consumed by their new love interest they are not in control of their own faculties. The next verse and chorus reveal physical symptoms of addiction such as profuse sweating and difficulty breathing. However, instead of craving a substance, the subject craves the experience of being with their love interest.
The lyrics continue to describe how the subject cannot be saved and is consumed by their desire for love. They ignore signs that their love interest may not feel the same way, and the urgency and obsession grows. The song ends on a climactic note as the subject's will and autonomy are reduced to nothing - they are a slave to their craving for love! The repeated chorus ("Might as well face it, you're addicted to love") reveals that the subject is aware of their powerlessness but recognizes they cannot break free from the craving.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lights are on, but you're not home
You are present physically, but your mind is elsewhere.
Your mind is not your own
Your thoughts are consumed by something or someone else.
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
You experience physical symptoms of intense emotions, indicating a desire or craving.
Another kiss is what it takes
Your addiction to love has left you wanting more.
You can't sleep, you can't eat
Your addiction has resulted in sleeplessness and loss of appetite.
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your addiction has taken hold and you are unable to control it.
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Your addiction is suffocating you and making it difficult to function normally.
Another kiss is all you need
You are in a constant state of craving for more love.
You like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
You believe that you can resist the allure of love, but this is not true.
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You are unable to get your fill of love and crave it constantly.
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You need to acknowledge and confront your addiction to love.
You see the signs, but you can't read
You are aware of the red flags, but unable to interpret or act on them.
You're running at a different speed
Your addiction has caused you to move at a different pace, making it difficult to relate to others.
Your heart beats in double time
Your intense emotions are causing your heart to race at an accelerated pace.
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
You are solely focused on satisfying your addiction to love and unable to think about anything else.
You can't be saved
Your addiction has taken complete control and there seems to be no way out.
Oblivion is all you crave
You desire only to be consumed by your addiction and lose all sense of reality.
If there's some left for you
You don't care about the consequences of your addiction and will take what you can get.
You don't mind if you do
You are willing to indulge in your addiction regardless of the risks or consequences.
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
You need to come to terms with your addiction to love and take steps to overcome it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT ALLAN PALMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Romka7777
This song still rocks in 2024... RIP Robert Palmer.
@janeentumbao8690
Today's his birthday. Celebrate accordingly. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@maricelhickey848
Siempre quise verme como esas chicas.... En ese tiempo😂
@LiamPorter2005
If I had men’s top hat men’s tuxedo super dark black sunglasses on I’d be like a showman
@cicerobezerra7090
BOA tarde a todos!!!
@cicerobezerra7090
❤MÚSICA boa não envelhece !!!❤
@monie187
Who's still addicted to love in 2024?❤
@charlottegregory3082
I am !!!!
@HyloWard
❤❤ STILL ❤❤
@Pilkie101
Definitely! That and black tar heroin.