He has won numerous other awards, including the 2005 Best Contemporary Rock Performer in the prestigious Mo Awards.
He is known for his powerful trained voice and his versatility in the mix of genres in releases and live performances. All but one of the tracks on his second album 'A New Chapter' were co-written by Anthony and he continues to be an extremely popular figure in the Australian music scene. His albums, singles and DVD have all achieved Top 20 status.
Addicted To You
Anthony Callea Lyrics
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I don't know what's wrong with me
I see you. within me
0r am I just imagining
A vision of how we could have been now
But I only see me somehow
I'm falling so far
What we're leaving behind is in the back of my mind
[Chorus]
Lets take it right from the start
Can't bare us to be apart no more
Don't walk away from me now
Can't lose the love that I found
I'll promise you no more tears, or fears
Just give me a chance to show you now
How my love can change your heart
Don't you see me
Why can't it be like it used to be
A light shines in my night
Its the promise of everything that we could've been
Its come apart at the seams
I'm living inside my head, I don't care what's said
'cause you've opened my heart
Don't you tear me apart
'cause I'm addicted to you
[Chorus]
Lets take it right from the start
Can't bare us to be apart no more
Don't walk away from me now
Can't lose the love that I found
I'll promise you no more tears, or fears
Just give me a chance to show you now
How my love can change your heart
Can't you remember baby all the love we shared
It's hurting me to think that you're no longer here
I couldn't keep you near me
I sat down and cleared my mind
And told myself it's just a matter of time
Yeah
'cause I'm addicted to you
[Chorus]
Lets take it right from the start
Can't bare us to be apart no more
Don't walk away from me now
Can't lose the love that I found
I'll promise you no more tears, or fears
Just give me a chance to show you now
How my love can change your heart
'cause I'm addicted to you
The song Addicted to You by Anthony Callea talks about being addicted to someone, to the point where it affects your sleep and your ability to think. The singer sees the person he is addicted to within himself but also wonders if he is just imagining it. He has a vision of what they could have been, but it feels like it's just inside his head. He wants to go back to how things used to be but is afraid of losing the love he's found. He promises not to cause any more tears or fears, asking for a chance to prove how his love can change the other person's heart. He can't bear the thought of being apart from them anymore.
The verses speak about the frustration and the turmoil that being addicted to someone can bring; the chorus is a plea to just start again and make things right. The song shows an intense vulnerability and a desperation to hold on to someone that the singer is so hopelessly addicted to. Ultimately, it is a song about love, longing, and the chaos that they bring.
Line by Line Meaning
I call sleep. I can't think
I am unable to sleep or concentrate because of my addiction to you
I don't know what's wrong with me
I am confused about my own behavior and emotions due to my addiction to you
I see you. within me
You occupy my thoughts and emotions all the time
0r am I just imagining
I am not sure if my emotions and thoughts are real or just my imagination because of my addiction to you
A vision of how we could have been now
I dwell on the possibility of us being together now
But I only see me somehow
I realize that I am the only one who sees the possibility of us being together
I'm falling so far
My addiction to you is intensifying and consuming me completely
What we're leaving behind is in the back of my mind
I am not thinking about the consequences of my actions because of my addiction to you
'cause I'm addicted to you
My addiction to you is the cause of my behavior and emotions
Lets take it right from the start
Let us start afresh and give our relationship another chance
Can't bare us to be apart no more
I cannot tolerate being separated from you anymore
Don't walk away from me now
Please do not leave me now, as I need you more than ever
Can't lose the love that I found
I am afraid of losing the love that I have found in you
I'll promise you no more tears, or fears
I promise to make things right between us and eliminate all the negative emotions
Just give me a chance to show you now
Please give me a chance to prove how much I love you now
How my love can change your heart
I am confident that my love for you can change your heart and bring us back together
Don't you see me
I wish you could see how much I love and need you
Why can't it be like it used to be
I yearn to have our relationship back to the way it used to be
A light shines in my night
You bring hope and happiness to my life
Its the promise of everything that we could've been
I see a promising future for us, which we could have been a part of
Its come apart at the seams
Our relationship has fallen apart completely
I'm living inside my head, I don't care what's said
I am lost in my own thoughts and emotions and do not care about other people's opinions
'cause you've opened my heart
Your love has opened up my heart and made me vulnerable
Don't you tear me apart
Please do not break my heart again
Can't you remember baby all the love we shared
I hope you remember all the love we shared and give our relationship another chance
It's hurting me to think that you're no longer here
The thought of you not being with me is painful
I couldn't keep you near me
I was unable to keep you close to me due to my addiction to you
I sat down and cleared my mind
I have reflected on my actions and emotions and am ready to make things right
And told myself it's just a matter of time
I believe that with time, I can win you back
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAYWARD, SMALL, WILTSHIRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vee Grimorum
Anthony Callea's first two albums changed my heart! The first shot of him with his back towards us then swiveling around and getting straight into the groove has me right from the start
Cyrine Bat
I was listening to this song when I was in university....and now I am a mom and still adore it
Melissa Coad
Why this song didnโt get more credit than it did is beyond me itโs so catchy and addictive
Ethan Bennett
Have always loved His music.. Wish I could sing like him..
Santiago P. Salonga Jr.
I don't know what to say with this guy. Such a superb voice, very versatile. The voice is quality is outstanding. I wish you will perform in the Philippines.
Heather Forward
Such a good song. Great singer too.
MsForwardthinker
Anthony Callea has just released a new EP on itunes. It's called "Last to go". It's brilliant.
MlleSmahane
love this song <3
mohaned stan
love this song
amira amira
2017 and i still miss this song its amazing