Delirious
- Prince Lyrics
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Lose all self-control, baby just can't steer
Wheels get locked in place
Stupid look on my face
It comes to makin' a pass, pretty mama
I just can't win a race
Delirious
Delirious
I get delirious when you hold my hand
Body gets so weak I can hardly stand
My temperature's runnin' hot
Baby you got to stop
'Cause if you don't I'm gonna explode
And girl I got a lot
I get delirious, yeah
Delirious
Delirious
I get delirious whenever you're near
Girl, you gotta take control 'cause I just can't steer
You're just to much to take
I can't stop, I ain't got no brakes
Girl, you gotta take me for a little ride up and down
In and out and around your lake
I'm delirious
You, you, you get me delirious
Baby, lay me down
Delirious
The room, the room, the room is spinnin' around, oh, yeah
I'm delirious, yeah, oh, I'm, oh, I'm
Yeah, delirious
Yeah, it's got me in repair, everybody you gotta
Everybody, oh, Lord, oh, yeah, I'm delirious
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Delirious)
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In Prince's song "Delirious," the singer describes the intense feelings he experiences whenever he is near his love interest. He states that he loses all self-control and becomes unable to steer his emotions. He compares his situation to that of a car whose wheels are locked in place, rendering it immobile. Prince goes on to say that he is unable to make a pass at his love interest because he cannot compete in the race for her heart.
The lyrics also describe the physical effects that being near his love interest has on Prince. He feels weak and his body temperature rises to a level that becomes almost unbearable. Prince asserts that if his love interest does not stop teasing him, he will eventually explode. In the chorus, Prince repeats that he becomes delirious whenever he is near his love interest.
Prince continues to describe his intense feelings, stating that his love interest is just too much for him to take. He wishes that she would take control of the situation because he finds it impossible to steer his emotions. Prince compares himself to a car without brakes, implying that he is unable to stop his feelings. He asks his love interest to take him for a ride around her "lake," suggesting that he is willing to go wherever she wants to take him.
Overall, Prince's "Delirious" is a song about the intense and often overwhelming feelings that can come with falling in love. The lyrics express the singer's vulnerability and lack of control over his emotions and suggest that he is willing to do whatever it takes to be near his love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
I get delirious whenever you're near
My emotions become uncontrollable and irrational when you are in close proximity to me.
Lose all self-control, baby just can't steer
I lose the ability to control my actions and thoughts around you, making it impossible for me to steer my behavior in a particular direction.
Wheels get locked in place, Stupid look on my face
I become immobilized and unable to think clearly or logically, resulting in a dopey expression on my face.
It comes to makin' a pass, pretty mama
When it comes to flirting and making advances, my confidence diminishes.
I just can't win a race
I am unable to compete or succeed in the pursuit of romantic desires.
'Cause I get delirious, Delirious, Delirious
Repeated for emphasis, my irrational infatuation with you causes me to go into a state of delirium.
I get delirious when you hold my hand
Even the slightest physical contact such as holding hands causes me to become mentally and physically unbalanced.
Body gets so weak I can hardly stand
My body feels weak and powerless, making it difficult for me to remain upright.
My temperature's runnin' hot, Baby you got to stop
My body temperature rises in response to your touch, and I need you to cease physical contact to prevent me from reaching my boiling point.
'Cause if you don't I'm gonna explode, And girl I got a lot
If you continue to stimulate my senses, I will reach my breaking point and potentially erupt with emotion due to the intensity of my feelings for you.
Girl, you gotta take control 'cause I just can't steer
As I am unable to control myself around you, I need you to take charge and direct the situation to prevent me from doing something rash.
You're just too much to take
You are so captivating and overwhelming that I can barely handle my attraction to you.
I can't stop, I ain't got no brakes
I am unable to halt my intense feelings and desires for you, as I lack the ability to slow down or stop entirely.
Girl, you gotta take me for a little ride up and down, In and out and around your lake
I need you to lead me on a journey of passion and exploration, taking me on a thrilling ride of ups and downs, in and out and around your body.
I'm delirious, You, you, you get me delirious, Baby, lay me down, Delirious
I am swept up in a state of delirium by my intense attraction to you, causing me to become dizzy and disoriented. You are the cause of my delirium, and I want you to satisfy my desires.
The room, the room, the room is spinnin' around, oh, yeah, I'm delirious, yeah, oh, I'm, oh, I'm, Yeah, delirious
My mental and physical state is so intense that I feel as though the room is spinning uncontrollably. I am completely consumed by my attraction to you and lost in a state of delirium.
Yeah, it's got me in repair, everybody you gotta, Everybody, oh, Lord, oh, yeah, I'm delirious, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My obsession with you has left me in a state of disrepair, and I need everyone to understand the extent of my delirium. It has taken over my life and left me in a weakened state.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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