Dopamine
BŘRNS Lyrics

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Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
Wanna feel that stream of dopamine

I mixed up so terribly
Your body language talking over me
And it might not be logical
But baby my mind just won't let you leave

And I'm craving your taste under my tongue everyday
Keep the forbidden fruit coming my way
I wanna feel your sugar in my face
Baby just wanna feel

Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
You sip what the devil's drinking
Hot as hell and I'm thinkin'
Baby, baby, baby can you take away my pain?
Baby, baby, baby can you take away my pain?

Baby I don't wanna think about it
All I wanna be is under your control
Sound of your spell, locked in your eyes
Under your influence, don't let me go

And I'm craving your taste under my tongue everyday
Keep the forbidden fruit coming my way
I wanna feel your sugar in my face
Baby just wanna feel

Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
You sip what the devil's drinking
Hot as hell and I'm thinkin'
Baby, baby, baby, can you take away my pain
Baby, baby, baby, can you take away my pain

Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away
Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away

Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
You sip what the devil's drinking
Hot as hell and I'm thinkin'
Baby, baby, baby, can you take away my pain?
Baby, baby, baby, can you take away my pain?

Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away
Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away

Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away
Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BŘRNS's song Dopamine are an ode to the intense desire for pleasure, specifically the biological reward system of dopamine. The song describes the singer's craving for someone who gives them the feeling of a rush of dopamine. The opening lines of the song, "Wanna feel that stream of dopamine," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as the singer desires to experience the chemical rush associated with pleasure.

The next few lines of the song detail the singer's desire for someone who is not easy to leave behind despite things not being logical. The line "keep the forbidden fruit coming my way" refers to the pleasure one experiences when indulging in something that is considered taboo or forbidden, like a forbidden fruit. The singer is consumed by their desire, asking the person they crave if they can "take away my pain," using pleasure as a form of escapism.

The chorus repeats the desire for the "stream of dopamine" and the singer's desire for the person they crave. The line "you sip what the devil's drinking, hot as hell and I'm thinking" ties the craving for pleasure to the idea of temptation, implying that indulging in pleasure can be seen as a devilish act. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, with the final line "laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away" signaling the power that pleasure has over the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
I want to experience the pleasure and reward associated with the chemical release of dopamine in my brain.

I mixed up so terribly
I am confused and struggling to understand what you are trying to communicate to me.

Your body language talking over me
Your nonverbal cues are overwhelming and difficult for me to interpret.

And it might not be logical
My feelings and desire for you may not make rational sense.

But baby my mind just won't let you leave
I am unable to stop thinking about you, and my mind is consumed with thoughts of you.

And I'm craving your taste under my tongue everyday
I desire to physically consume you, and experience the taste of your body frequently.

Keep the forbidden fruit coming my way
I want to continue experiencing the pleasure and forbidden nature of this relationship.

I wanna feel your sugar in my face
I want to experience the sweetness and pleasure of your affection on my face.

Baby just wanna feel
I simply want to experience the pleasure and reward associated with this relationship.

You sip what the devil's drinking
You are indulging in something sinful or dangerous.

Hot as hell and I'm thinkin'
The intensity of our relationship is extreme, and I am constantly thinking about you.

Baby, baby, baby can you take away my pain?
I am experiencing emotional pain in my life, and I am asking you to help me alleviate it.

Baby I don't wanna think about it
I am trying to avoid thinking about the negative aspects of our relationship or the potential consequences of our actions.

All I wanna be is under your control
I am willing to submit to your influence and be controlled by you.

Sound of your spell, locked in your eyes
I am enchanted and hypnotized by you and the emotions we share.

Under your influence, don't let me go
I am willing to stay under your spell and influence, and I do not want our relationship to end.

Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away
I am experiencing intense pleasure and happiness, and feel as though I am physically floating away from reality.

Wanna feel that stream of dopamine
I want to experience the pleasure and reward associated with the chemical release of dopamine in my brain.

You sip what the devil's drinking
You are indulging in something sinful or dangerous.

Hot as hell and I'm thinkin'
The intensity of our relationship is extreme, and I am constantly thinking about you.

Baby, baby, baby, can you take away my pain?
I am experiencing emotional pain in my life, and I am asking you to help me alleviate it.

Laying in your ecstasy, I'm floating away
I am experiencing intense pleasure and happiness, and feel as though I am physically floating away from reality.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERMAINE COLE, CEDRIC BROWN, EUGENE GILMORE, ABBAS HAMAD, RASHAD OSAGIE, PIERO PICCIONI

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