McComas later attended college, but soon dropped out to move to Nashville, Tennessee. McComas briefly signed to Mercury Records, before he landed a deal with Lyric Street in 2001, charting the singles "Night Disappear With You" and "I Could Never Love You Enough". In 2003, he landed his first Top 10, "99.9% Sure (I've Never Been Here Before)" and the follow up "You're in My Head", a #21 hit on the country charts. Another single for Lyric Street, "The Middle of Nowhere", fell short of the Top 40, and Lyric Street dropped him not long afterward. He later signed to Katapult Records, where he released Back Up Again, his second album.
Addicted To You
Brian McComas Lyrics
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Head up high gettin' by
Baby I had my own plan
But you, you came out of nowhere
Tangled me up in your ways
Now I'm dazed, girl it ain't fair
You just don't care
You got me drunk like wine
Higher than the stars
Baby when you hit me, you hit me hard
I'm lost in a dream
And I'm livin' it through you
I'm addicted to you, yeah
I, I know I need to get away
But every time I try
You find a way to make me stay
I got you runnin' through my veins
You hurt me time and time again
But I come back for the pain
It's so insane
You got me drunk like wine
Higher than the stars
Baby when you hit me, you hit me hard
I'm lost in a dream
And I'm livin' it through you
I'm addicted to you, addicted to you
Yeah I keep on gettin' higher
Yeah I'm lost in my desire
And you're fuelin' the fire
Yeah I'm drunk like wine
Higher than the stars
Baby when you hit me, you hit me so hard
I'm lost in a dream
And I'm livin' it through you
I'm addicted to you, addicted to you
Head up in the clouds
Flyin' through the air
I know that I should
But baby I don't care
Sometimes I wish that
I never knew you
I'm addicted to you
Addicted to you yeah
Oh to you, I'm addicted
Alright
In the song "Addicted To You" by Brian McComas, the singer confesses to being addicted to someone who has completely taken over his life. He compares his addiction to being drunk and higher than the stars. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and a lack of control when it comes to this person. The singer recognizes that he should get away, but every time he tries, this person finds a way to make him stay. He is aware that this relationship is causing him pain, yet he keeps coming back for more. The addiction has even made him lose himself and live his life through the other person.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of tension between the singer’s desire to escape and his inability to do so. The line "sometimes I wish that I never knew you" suggests that the singer is aware of the destructive nature of this addiction, but he still can't resist the pull of this person. The use of alcohol and drug references emphasizes the all-consuming nature of this addiction.
Overall, the lyrics of "Addicted To You" explore the idea of addiction to love or a relationship. The singer expresses the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of addiction, unable to break free from the hold this person has over him. The lyrics convey a sense of emotional pain and confusion that comes with addiction, further highlighting the destructive nature of this kind of relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I used to be my own man
I used to lead my own life independently and with confidence
Head up high gettin' by
I was managing and coping well on my own, with a positive attitude
Baby I had my own plan
I had specific goals and aspirations for my life which I was working towards
But you, you came out of nowhere
You unexpectedly entered my life
Tangled me up in your ways
You became an integral part of my life, influencing me heavily
Now I'm dazed, girl it ain't fair
I'm now confused and uncertain, and I feel like this situation is unfair
You just don't care
You don't seem to have any concern or consideration for me or my feelings
You got me drunk like wine
Your influence over me has me feeling intoxicated and euphoric
Higher than the stars
My emotions are incredibly intense and overwhelming
Baby when you hit me, you hit me hard
When you affect me, the impact is powerful and significant
I'm lost in a dream
My current situation feels like a surreal, unrealistic dream
And I'm livin' it through you
I'm experiencing my life through your influence and direction
I'm addicted to you, yeah
I'm now heavily reliant on you and your influence, to the point of addiction
I know I need to get away
I understand that I should remove myself from this situation
But every time I try
However, whenever I make an effort to leave, something holds me back
You find a way to make me stay
Your influence and actions always ultimately convince me to stay
I got you runnin' through my veins
You are now ingrained within me, and my emotions and actions are heavily influenced by you
You hurt me time and time again
You consistently cause me pain and negative emotions
But I come back for the pain
Despite the harm you cause me, for some reason I continue to return to you
It's so insane
This situation is illogical and irrational, yet I can't seem to escape it
Yeah I keep on gettin' higher
The intensity of my emotions continues to increase
Yeah I'm lost in my desire
My passionate feelings for you have left me directionless and unfocused
And you're fuelin' the fire
You are the force behind and responsible for intensifying and maintaining my emotions
Head up in the clouds
I am living in a state of delusion or fantasy
Flyin' through the air
My emotions are exhilarating and uncertain, as if I am flying without direction
I know that I should
I am aware that it would be beneficial for me to do something, but I am struggling to act on it
But baby I don't care
Despite knowing better, I continue to prioritize my emotions and addiction to you over my logical judgment
Sometimes I wish that
Occasionally, I have feelings of frustration and desire for escape
I never knew you
I wish that I never met you and fell into this destructive relationship
I'm addicted to you
I am completely consumed and controlled by my addiction to you
Addicted to you yeah
Emphasizing the extent and strength of my addiction to you
Oh to you, I'm addicted
I am specifically addicted to you, and not just the situation or emotions in general
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