Obsession
Breaker Lyrics


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The clock strikes the midnight hour
I walk alone in pouring rain
A sudden glance, a brief encounter
I'm not alone for long

(Chorus:)
I see you, you hide behind hypnotic eyes
First glance beyond description
I'm mesmerized
I hear you, you're calling somewhere
in the night
A silent obsession, hiding out of sight

Body heat and eyes of fire
Not being one to look away
Mystique will bring us close together
Bring us together as one

(Chorus)

She holds the key to all unanswered
As in a myth from long ago
You beg release, her eyes say never
It's time that you should go

In deep silence, pressure's mounting
It's not a dream, you scream until




Your fantasy won't last forever.
But no one guarantees it will

Overall Meaning

"Obsession" by Breaker is a song about falling in love at first sight and becoming obsessed with the person you see. The lyrics describe a person walking alone in the rain at midnight, and suddenly seeing someone who catches their eye. The attraction is instant and intense, with the enchanted person unable to resist the hypnotic eyes of the other. There is a sense of mystery and excitement surrounding the encounter, almost as if it is fate bringing these two people together. As the two come closer together, the infatuated person feels an intense heat and passion, knowing full well that they can never let go of this new obsession.


The lyrics also highlight the dangerous nature of obsession. The enchanted person begs for release, but the other person's eyes saying "never" suggest that they will never let them go. The song ends with the realization that this fantasy may not last forever, but there is no guarantee that it will ever end. The lyrics suggest that the person is trapped in their own fantasy, unable to break free from the hold that the other person has on them.


Overall, "Obsession" is a haunting and powerful song about the dark side of love and obsession. It conveys a sense of longing and intense affection, while also highlighting the dangers that can come with becoming too obsessed with another person.


Line by Line Meaning

The clock strikes the midnight hour
It's midnight now


I walk alone in pouring rain
I am alone and it's raining heavily


A sudden glance, a brief encounter
I look up and see someone briefly


I'm not alone for long
I am soon with someone else


I see you, you hide behind hypnotic eyes
I see you, you have mesmerizing eyes


First glance beyond description
You are indescribably beautiful


I'm mesmerized
I am completely captivated


I hear you, you're calling somewhere in the night
I hear your voice calling me in the night


A silent obsession, hiding out of sight
My attraction to you is a secret and hidden


Body heat and eyes of fire
We have intense physical chemistry and passion


Not being one to look away
I do not shy away from this connection


Mystique will bring us close together
There is an aura of mystery bringing us closer


Bring us together as one
We will become one together


She holds the key to all unanswered
You hold the answers to everything I seek


As in a myth from long ago
Like in an old legend or story


You beg release, her eyes say never
I want to let go of this obsession, but you refuse to let me


It's time that you should go
It's time for me to finally walk away


In deep silence, pressure's mounting
There is a sense of tension building in the silence


It's not a dream, you scream until
This is not a dream, and you cry out in desperation


Your fantasy won't last forever.
This infatuation will not continue indefinitely


But no one guarantees it will
But there is no telling what will happen in the future




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Comments from YouTube:

@bobbystockerdrums

I was their at the Pop Shop!!

@ailouros1982

The clock strikes the midnight hour
I walk alone in pouring rain
A sudden glance, a brief encounter
I'm not alone for long

(Chorus:)
I see you, you hide behind hypnotic eyes
First glance beyond description
I'm mesmerized
I hear you, you're calling somewhere
in the night
A silent obsession, hiding out of sight

Body heat and eyes of fire
Not being one to look away
Mystique will bring us close together
Bring us together as one

(Chorus)

She holds the key to all unanswered
As in a myth from long ago
You beg release, her eyes say never
It's time that you should go

In deep silence, pressure's mounting
It's not a dream, you scream until
Your fantasy won't last forever.
But no one guarantees it will

@AMCmachine

This song reminds me a little of something Riot would have done. Both the vocal style and the riffs. That's a compliment!!

@michaelmedlen9270

anybody remember the pop shop,that was where to go bang your head on saturday........

@lastyle7363

I remember Metallica was moved from the Pop Shop to upstairs (Cleveland Agora) per lack of space for their equipment.

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