Addicted to Love
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Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You can't sleep, you can't eat
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You see the signs, but you can't read
You're running at a different speed
Your heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
You can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
The lyrics to "Addicted to Love" by Florence & The Machine explore the theme of being infatuated with love to the point of it becoming an obsession or addiction. The song describes a person who is physically and emotionally consumed by their desire for love and the intense impact it has on their life.
The opening lines, "Your lights are on, but you're not home, your mind is not your own," suggest that the person is present physically, but mentally and emotionally, they are preoccupied with thoughts of love. Their heart sweats and body shakes, indicating the physical and emotional intensity they experience when longing for love. Another kiss is portrayed as the fix they need to satisfy their addiction.
The lyrics continue to emphasize the depth of their attachment to love. They can't sleep or eat, indicating the all-consuming nature of their infatuation. They are in too deep to escape and feel a tightness in their throat and difficulty breathing, symbolizing a sense of suffocation and desperation only eased by another kiss.
The chorus highlights the person's denial and self-perception of immunity to love's influence, while acknowledging the underlying truth that they cannot resist its allure and are unable to get enough. They are compelled to face the reality that they are indeed addicted to love.
The second verse portrays the person as being aware of the signs and clues, but unable to understand or interpret them correctly. They are running at a different speed, suggesting a detachment from reality and a singular focus on their desired outcome. Their heart beats in double time, revealing their heightened state of excitement and anticipation. Another kiss is presented as the key to possessing the object of their affection, their one-track mind fixated on obtaining love.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the addictive nature of love and the person's acknowledgment of their addiction. The closing lines describe the person's willpower slipping away, their heart sweating and teeth grinding, and another kiss being the ultimate catalyst for their desired possession.
Overall, "Addicted to Love" by Florence & The Machine delves into the intoxication and infatuation that love can bring, while also cautioning about the potential dangers of becoming addicted to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lights are on, but you're not home
You may appear present, but your true self is absent
Your mind is not your own
Your thoughts and decisions are influenced by something or someone else
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Intense physical and emotional reactions overwhelm you
Another kiss is what it takes
Seeking affection and connection becomes an obsession
You can't sleep, you can't eat
Basic needs lose priority as love takes control
There's no doubt, you're in deep
You are fully submerged in the throes of love
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Feelings of constriction and suffocation consume you
Another kiss is all you need
The pursuit of love becomes the sole focus and remedy
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
You convince yourself that you are unaffected by love's power
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
In reality, you are constantly craving more love
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Acknowledging the undeniable addiction to love is necessary
You see the signs, but you can't read
You recognize the warning signals but fail to comprehend their meaning
You're running at a different speed
Your desire for love propels you at a faster pace than others
Your heart beats in double time
Love causes your heart to race and beat faster than usual
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
Your focus becomes singular, fixated on obtaining love
You can't be saved
No outside influence can rescue you from this addiction
Oblivion is all you crave
Absence of consciousness is what you desire
If there's some left for you
If there's any love remaining for you to consume
You don't mind if you do
You eagerly accept any opportunity for love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
It's time to confront and accept the addiction to love
Your will is not your own
Your intentions and desires are controlled by love
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Intense anxiety and tension grip your heart and mind
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
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