under.the.influence
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I was under the influence
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Overall Meaning

The Chemical Brothers' song "Under the Influence" is a hypnotic and trance-like track that features a repeated refrain of "I was under the influence." The lyrics suggest a sense of surrender, as if the singer has given in to an external force or influence that has taken control. However, the true meaning of the song is open to interpretation, and listeners can find a variety of meanings in the lyrics depending on their own experiences and perspectives.


One possible interpretation is that the song is about addiction or substance abuse. The repeated refrain of being "under the influence" suggests a feeling of powerlessness and lack of control, as if the singer is being controlled by a substance or addiction. The hypnotic, trance-like quality of the song reinforces this feeling of being trapped and unable to escape the influence of addiction.


Another interpretation is that the song is about the power of music itself to influence and control the emotions and behavior of listeners. The repeated refrain of being "under the influence" could be seen as a metaphor for the way that music can transport us to different emotional states and alter our perceptions of the world around us. In this sense, the song is a celebration of the transformative power of music and its ability to connect us to our deepest emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I was under the influence
I was affected by the influence of some substance or external factor


[repeat]
This line is a repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the state of being under the influence




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDMUND JOHN SIMONS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS

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