Hooked On Love
Bananarama Lyrics

Hooked on love
The importance of being attached to love and positive relationships

I saw a twelve year old, he had a plastic bag
Observing the harmful effects of inhalant abuse on young children and teenagers

Another young man sucking on butane gas
Witnessing another individual engaging in dangerous and harmful behavior

I saw them reaching for a hand to hold
Recognizing that many young people may be struggling and in need of support

The next minute they were both stone cold
The tragic and sudden consequences of substance abuse

Don't abuse your body
Encouraging individuals to take care of themselves and avoid engaging in harmful behaviors

Better use your brain
Advocating for individuals to make well-informed decisions and think critically about their actions

This generation's going insane
The prevalence and concerning nature of substance abuse among young people

Better hooked on love
Promoting the idea that positive relationships and love can have a better impact on individuals than substance abuse

(Hooked on love)
Reiterating the importance of being attached to love and positive relationships

I found a young girl lying in a pool of blood
Encountering the tragic effects of drug addiction and the toll it takes on individuals

She had the mark of needles and a lack of love
Understanding that drug addiction can stem from deeper emotional and personal issues in an individual's life

I saw her friends who told her 'She's a fool to try'
Recognizing the role of peer pressure in drug use and addiction

But never dream she was bound to die
The tragic and untimely death of individuals affected by drug addiction

And when the street sharp man next comes around
Being aware of potential dangers and temptations in environments where drug use is prevalent

You better keep your head, you better stand your ground
Encouraging individuals to stay strong and avoid giving into harmful temptations

No matter what the pressure, never make a deal
Urging individuals to avoid involvement in the drug trade or making other harmful decisions

He might touch but he never can feel
Recognizing the lack of empathy and compassion in those who profit from the drug trade

And then I saw you cruising' through the wild west end
Observing individuals who may be at risk of falling into drug addiction and the negative effects of such behavior

Can't change the habits of a lifetime debt
Acknowledging the difficulty of breaking the cycle of drug addiction and the long-term impacts it may have on individuals

Now you're moving closer to the killing floor
Understanding that continued drug use can have grave consequences and can put individuals in dangerous situations

You're half dead but you need to score
The desperation that can drive individuals to continue using drugs despite the harm it is causing

(chorus 2)
Reiterating the message of the importance of avoiding harmful drug use and instead prioritizing positive relationships and love

So don't get your kicks
Warning against using drugs as a means of obtaining pleasure or excitement

For too high a price
Understanding the toll that drug addiction can have on an individual's life and well-being

The next time won't be so nice
The dangerous and unpredictable nature of drug use, and the potential negative consequences

If you're feeling bored without a thing to do
Understanding that boredom and lack of purpose can lead individuals down a harmful path

You want to be somebody then it's up to you
Empowering individuals to take control of their own lives and make positive choices

I ain't trying to tell you how to live your life
Recognizing that individuals have agency over their own actions and decisions

You might run but you never can hide
The inescapable nature of consequences and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions