Underground
Adam Lambert Lyrics


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When you're gone, when you're gone
It's like I'm in one second in time, I'm frozen
When you're gone, when you're gone
It's like I lost one half of my mind, stolen

'Cause nobody feels you like I do
Nobody kills me like you do
Nothing I take can ever cut through
I'm in trouble
I look at myself and I don't know
How I'm stuck to ya like velcro
Can't rip you off and go solo
I'm in trouble
I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked I can't cut ya off
In my blood I'm gonna say it now
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked I can't cut ya off
In my blood I'm gonna say it now
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground

When you go, when you go
It's like I put my life on the line it's so hurt
When you go, when you go
I'm trippin' but I'm pretending I'm fine, so dumb

'Cause nobody feels you like I do
Nobody kills me like you do
Nothing I take can ever cut through
I'm in trouble
I look at myself and I don't know
How I'm stuck to ya like velcro
Can't rip you off and go solo
I'm in trouble
I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked I can't cut ya off
In my blood I'm gonna say it now
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground

You got me hooked on you now
I'm in trouble, trouble, trouble yeah

I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked I can't cut ya off
In my blood I'm gonna say it now
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground

I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight
I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked I can't cut ya off
In my blood I'm gonna say it now




I want you I need you
I want you to take me underground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Adam Lambert’s song “Underground” are about a person who is hopelessly addicted to their lover, unable to detach themselves from the relationship even when their partner is absent. The first verse describes the desperate feeling that the person experiences when their lover is gone, explaining that it feels like they are frozen in time and that they have lost a part of themselves. The second verse continues to describe this feeling, but the person attempts to pretend that they are fine, even though they are hurting.


The chorus expresses the person’s belief that no one can understand their feelings for their lover as deeply as they do, and that their lover has a power over them that they cannot explain or escape. The person is aware that the relationship is problematic, but they are so addicted to their lover that they cannot let go. The repetition of the phrase “I’m hooked” emphasizes the person’s dependency, and the desire to be taken underground implies a secret, exciting, or dangerous aspect to the relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of “Underground” describe someone who is trapped in a toxic, addictive relationship from which they cannot break free. The song touches on the idea that sometimes, we become so addicted to a person that we lose ourselves in the process, and we are unable to function without them.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're gone, when you're gone It's like I'm in one second in time, I'm frozen
The feeling of being frozen in time and stuck in a moment when someone is gone


When you're gone, when you're gone It's like I lost one half of my mind, stolen
Feeling like a part of yourself is missing and stolen when someone is gone


'Cause nobody feels you like I do Nobody kills me like you do Nothing I take can ever cut through I'm in trouble
The unique and intense connection with someone that cannot be replicated and often leads to trouble and pain


I look at myself and I don't know How I'm stuck to ya like velcro Can't rip you off and go solo I'm in trouble
Feeling unable to remove oneself from the intense connection with someone and struggling to be independent


I'm hooked on how you made Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight I want you I need you I want you to take me underground
The addiction and desire for the intense connection with someone, wanting to be taken to a deeper level


When you go, when you go It's like I put my life on the line it's so hurt When you go, when you go I'm trippin' but I'm pretending I'm fine, so dumb
The intense pain and hurt that comes with someone leaving, and feeling like one is pretending to be okay when they are not


You got me hooked on you now I'm in trouble, trouble, trouble yeah
The acknowledgment of being unable to resist the intense connection and feeling stuck in the situation


I'm hooked on how you made Me hooked I'm gonna say it straight I want you I need you I want you to take me underground I'm hooked I can't cut ya off In my blood I'm gonna say it now I want you I need you I want you to take me underground
Re-emphasizing the addiction and desire for the intense connection and wanting it to be taken to a deeper level




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALI PAYAMI, JOE JANIAK

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@kylieclark5904

When you're gone
When you're gone, it's like I'm in one second in time
I'm frozen
When you're gone
When you're gone, it's like I lost one half of my mind
Stolen

Cause nobody feels you like I do
Nobody kills me like you do
Nothing I take can ever cut through
I'm in trouble
I look at myself and I don't know
How I'm stuck to you like velcro
Can't rip you off and go solo
I'm in trouble

I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked, I'm gonna say it straight
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked, I can't cut you off
In my blood, I'm gonna say it now
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked, I'm gonna say it straight
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked, I can't cut you off
In my blood, I'm gonna say it now
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground

When you go
When you go, it's like I put my life on the line
It's over
When you go
When you go, I'm tripping but I'm pretending I'm fine
So dumb

Cause nobody feels you like I do
Nobody kills me like you do
Nothing I take can ever cut through
I'm in trouble
I look at myself and I don't know
How I'm stuck to you like velcro
Can't rip you off and go solo
I'm in trouble

I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked, I'm gonna say it straight
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked, I can't cut you off
In my blood, I'm gonna say it now
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground

You got me hooked on you, now I'm in trouble
Trouble, trouble, yeah

I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked, I'm gonna say it straight
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked, I can't cut you off
In my blood, I'm gonna say it now
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked on how you made
Me hooked, I'm gonna say it straight
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground
I'm hooked, I can't cut you off
In my blood, I'm gonna say it now
I want you, I need you
I want you to take me underground



All comments from YouTube:

@alinafegher4790

Why is this guy not on radio???? Best voice ever.

@christineagrell8461

Seriously

@christineagrell8461

I ask myself that every frigging day.

@amaziing22

Yeah why do they not play his songs on the radio

@Jason-tz7ir

You answered your own question. Quality doesn't belong on the radio anymore.

@isaacandrews5330

Its all about what the labels think are radio worthy singles.

@MartiMcfly-mf9pq

Damn listening to these songs making me feel like 12 years old again with a YouTube playlist of all his music and cleaning the kitchen at 3 am with a friend to suprise my mom. Omg he got me through so much down to depression, gaining friends, partying, relaxing, everything! He’s a legend forever in my soul and mind. I love you Adam ❤️❤️

@deagantje

His new music is his most grown up material ever.
Heartfelt, dark, sweet, serious.
It's like honey on a needle.
Want to you know.. pursue, but you know it will sting.

@Scar-db2ti

"Honey on a needle"

Loved it

@rosane_souza

Underrated Singer 😣😯

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