Emotion
Breathe Electric Lyrics


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I've got emotion
Creeping up on my back
It's like I can't stop
Because you know what I need

And I'm hoping that she'll never let me see
The person she has made me now
Introduce me to the way you move
Swing those hips around like you know how
It's going down, baby, down right now
So call me crazy, but I saved the best for last

Go on and play it off like I knew you would
You know you've got me like it's bad
Would you know if you were wrong? (oh no)
It's like a chain reaction
The way you put your hands up when you're in the action
They'll always know
Shake down baby
Everybody's crazy
Shake down, breakdown (oooh)

You complicate me
You aggravate me
You act as if we're not alone
I'll introduce you to this excitement
I'll act as if we're not alone
So baby I'm not, baby I'm not
Afraid that we're just having fun and making love with everyone
So dance 'round to the beat of the drum
And know that you're not getting out without the people you just talked about

Go on and play it off like I knew you would
You know you've got me like it's bad
Would you know if you were wrong? (oh no)
It's like a chain reaction
The way you put your hands up when you're in the action
They'll always know
Shake down baby
Everybody's crazy
Shake down, breakdown (oooh)

I like your complexion
You're so complex
Work up that reaction
A sweet reflex
Your hips move so smooth, so use me
I'm 'bout to lose me
'Cause this is how it feels when it's up close and real
I'm a giver, she's a taker
And when she's done with me and she gets what she needs
I will never see her later

Go on and play it off like I knew you would
You know you've got me like it's bad
Would you know if you were wrong? (oh no)
It's like a chain reaction
The way you put your hands up when you're in the action
They'll always know
Shake down baby




Everybody's crazy
Shake down, breakdown (oooh)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Breathe Electric's song "Emotion" convey the feeling of being overwhelmed by a sudden rush of emotion. The singer feels like they can't control their emotions, and they think it's because of someone they're attracted to. They hope that this person won't let them see what they've become because of them. The singer invites this person to dance and shows them how to move their hips in a seductive manner. The song's main message is about the power of sexual attraction and how it can make people go crazy.


In the second half of the song, the singer talks about their complicated relationship with this person. They feel like they're being toyed with and that this person is aggravating them. But, at the same time, they're attracted to them and can't resist their pull. The singer knows that this person is using them for their own pleasure and will leave them once they're done. However, they're willing to risk it all to have a moment of passion with them.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got emotion
I am feeling an intense emotion


Creeping up on my back
It's coming up from behind me gradually


It's like I can't stop
I can't control this feeling


Because you know what I need
Because you know what makes me feel this way


And I'm hoping that she'll never let me see
I hope she won't show me the person I've become


The person she has made me now
I have changed because of her


Introduce me to the way you move
Show me how you dance


Swing those hips around like you know how
Move your hips confidently


It's going down, baby, down right now
Something important is about to happen


So call me crazy, but I saved the best for last
I might sound foolish, but I kept the best for the end


Go on and play it off like I knew you would
Act like it's not a big deal


You know you've got me like it's bad
You have a strong hold on me


Would you know if you were wrong? (oh no)
Do you know if something you did was incorrect?


It's like a chain reaction
My feelings are affecting others around me


The way you put your hands up when you're in the action
The way you move during the activity


They'll always know
Others will be aware


Shake down baby
Dance and move around


Everybody's crazy
Everyone is acting wild and recklessly


You complicate me
You make things difficult for me


You aggravate me
You irritate me


You act as if we're not alone
You behave as if we're not in a private setting


I'll introduce you to this excitement
I want to share this thrilling experience with you


I'll act as if we're not alone
I'll pretend like others are around


So baby I'm not, baby I'm not
I'm not worried or fearful


Afraid that we're just having fun and making love with everyone
Worried that we're not taking things seriously


So dance 'round to the beat of the drum
Let's dance to the rhythm of the music


And know that you're not getting out without the people you just talked about
Remember that you can't leave without the people you mentioned earlier


I like your complexion
I find your skin tone attractive


You're so complex
You are complicated in your thoughts and actions


Work up that reaction
Make me feel excited and stimulated


A sweet reflex
A pleasant and involuntary action


Your hips move so smooth, so use me
Your dance moves are so fluid and attractive, take advantage of me


I'm 'bout to lose me
I'm about to lose control of myself


'Cause this is how it feels when it's up close and real
This is what it feels like when it's this close and intense


I'm a giver, she's a taker
I'm generous, she takes everything she can get


And when she's done with me and she gets what she needs
When she's done using me and gets what she wanted


I will never see her later
I won't see her again after this


Shake down, breakdown (oooh)
Let's dance and let loose




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