deSIrE
Calvin Harris Lyrics


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I want you to hold me
Don't let me go
Be the one and only
Take all control

Stay with me forever
At least for the night
Even when you leave me
Lead me to the light

You are my desire, oh
And just the thought of you is keeping me awake
You take me higher, oh
Take me away
You are my desire, oh
And just the thought of you is keeping me awake
You take me higher, oh
Take me away

Take me away

Promise you won't wake me
Before you leave
Leave me in a daydream
Just you and me

Stay with me forever
At least for the night (the night)
Even when you leave me
Lead me to the light

You are my desire, oh
And just the thought of you is keeping me awake
You take me higher, oh
Take me away
You are my desire, oh
And just the thought of you is keeping me awake
You take me higher, oh
Take me away





Take me away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Desire" by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith depict a passionate and intense longing for someone to hold onto and be the one and only. The singer yearns for the person's presence, pleading for them not to let go and to take control. There is a desire for a lasting connection, even if just for one night, and a plea for the person to lead them towards happiness and fulfillment.


The song highlights the power that this person has over the singer's emotions. The mere thought of them keeps the singer awake at night, taking them to a higher emotional state. They are captivated by the person's presence and their desire to be with them takes them away from the current reality and into a blissful daydream, even if just temporarily.


Overall, the lyrics convey a deep longing for a connection and an intense desire for someone to stay and lead the singer towards happiness and fulfillment. It reflects the all-consuming nature of desire and the power that someone can hold over our emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you to hold me
I crave your embrace and long for your physical touch


Don't let me go
Please don't release your hold on me, keep me close


Be the one and only
Become the sole person who matters in my life and heart


Take all control
Assume command and authority over me completely


Stay with me forever
Remain by my side eternally, never parting ways


At least for the night
If nothing else, spend the night together in each other's presence


Even when you leave me
Even after our separation or parting ways


Lead me to the light
Guide me towards enlightenment, tranquility, and happiness


You are my desire, oh
You are the person who sparks intense longing and passion within me


And just the thought of you is keeping me awake
Merely thinking about you is preventing me from falling asleep


You take me higher, oh
You elate me, elevate my spirits, and lift me to new levels of joy


Take me away
Transport me to a different world, free me from my current circumstances


Promise you won't wake me
Make a commitment to not rouse me from my slumber


Before you leave
Prior to your departure or exit


Leave me in a daydream
Leave me in a state of blissful reverie or imagination


Just you and me
Only the two of us, no others involved


Take me away
Transport me to a different world, free me from my current circumstances




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Wiles, Calvin Harris, Matthew Burns, Sam Romans, Samuel Smith

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Calvin Harris song + Drifting & cars = Piece of art🔥🥵👌

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+ TRANCE

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eurobeat

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Totally 90's vibes, I love it!!!!

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More like 00s

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This and Miracle are proper throwbacks to the 90s/2000s days of trance and I am here for it! What a tune

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