Although not much is known about the celebrity's family, Craig Lucas revealed that his father committed suicide when he was three years old. What is more, Craig mentioned that other members of his family have also committed suicide. There is a history of mental health illnesses in Craig's family. The singer has openly disclosed his struggle with depression and anxiety.
Craig is well known for being the winner of the second season of The Voice South Africa. When Craig Lucas The Voice singer was trying out for the singing competition, he had never sung in front of so many people before. His rendition of House of the Rising Sun by The Animals impressed the coaches so much that they all pressed their buzzers. Lucas eventually chose Kahn Morbee as his coach.
Smother
Craig Lucas Lyrics
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How did I miss it?
Now it's 3am and I'm calling again will you listen?
I'm under pressure
How do I measure
Up to all of the guys that you love on the side for your pleasure?
So close to you, close to you, close to you, close to you, I can taste it
Go ahead and smother
And go ahead and smother me now
It don't bother me that I can't breathe, you've taken me down
Go ahead and smother
And go ahead and smother me now
Can't get you off of me, this ecstasy is wearing me down
Fatal attraction
All I need's a reaction
But you playing it cool like this gives you some sweet satisfaction
I am only human (I'm only human)
I dunno what I'm doing (Don't know what I'm doing)
But I know that I need you (Know that I need)
So don't walk away (So don't walk away)
I sip on you, sip on you, sip on you, sip on you till I'm wasted
So close to you, close to you, close to you, close to you, I can taste it
Go ahead and smother
And go ahead and smother me now
It don't bother me that I can't breathe, you've taken me down
Go ahead and smother
And go ahead and smother me now
Can't get you off of me this ecstasy is wearing me down
It don't bother me that I can't breathe, you've taken me down
You've taken me down
You've taken me down
Don't walk away
It don't bother me that I can't breathe, you've taken me down
The lyrics of Craig Lucas's song, "Smother," relay intense emotions of infatuation, desperation, and vulnerability. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is irresistibly drawn to someone who has other lovers. Despite knowing that the object of his affection is playing him cool and keeping him at bay, the singer is unable to resist them, and his attraction to them is an excellent example of a 'fatal attraction.' The singer is also portrayed as being under considerable pressure to measure up to the other lovers, and this is where the desperation comes in. He admits that he doesn't know what he's doing, but he can't walk away from his crush.
The central message of this song is conveyed in the chorus, where the singer constantly begs to be smothered by the person who he can't get off his mind. He acknowledges that it doesn't bother him that he can't breathe, indicating that he is willing to forego all else, including his sanity, as long as she is in his life, no matter how fleeting it may be. The lines "can't get you off of me, this ecstasy is wearing me down," perfectly captures the singer's mental state. He is exhausted by the euphoria he feels - this is a relatable feeling that anyone who has ever been infatuated with someone can understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Tried to resist it
I attempted to fight my attraction to you
How did I miss it?
How did I overlook the obvious signs of my feelings for you?
Now it's 3am and I'm calling again will you listen?
I can't help but contact you again, even if it's in the middle of the night - will you respond?
I'm under pressure
My emotions and desire for you are becoming too much to handle
How do I measure
How can I compare to other guys you might like on the side for your own pleasure?
Up to all of the guys that you love on the side for your pleasure?
How can I compete with other men that you might have casual relationships with?
I sip on you, sip on you, sip on you, sip on you till I'm wasted
I consume thoughts of you obsessively until they render me unable to concentrate or function
So close to you, close to you, close to you, close to you, I can taste it
My desire for you is so intense that I can almost feel and taste your presence
Go ahead and smother
Let me drown in my infatuation with you
And go ahead and smother me now
Let your feelings and actions towards me overwhelm me completely
Can't get you off of me, this ecstasy is wearing me down
My obsession with you is exhausting and all-consuming
Fatal attraction
My attraction to you may have dire consequences
All I need's a reaction
I crave any response from you, even if it's negative or uninterested
But you playing it cool like this gives you some sweet satisfaction
Your nonchalant attitude towards my feelings empowers you
I am only human (I'm only human)
I acknowledge my emotional vulnerability and lack of control over how I feel
I dunno what I'm doing (Don't know what I'm doing)
I am unsure of how to proceed or handle my emotions regarding you
But I know that I need you (Know that I need)
My desire for you is strong and undeniable
So don't walk away (So don't walk away)
Please don't leave me alone with my feelings and desires for you
It don't bother me that I can't breathe, you've taken me down
Even though my emotions for you are overwhelming and confusing, I don't want to escape them
You've taken me down
You have left me emotionally overwhelmed and helpless
Don't walk away
Please don't abandon me with my feelings of obsession and desire for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG DILLON LUCAS, JETHRO TAIT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noxiendebele4945
Tried to resist it
How did I miss it
Now its 3am and I'm callin again
Will you listen
I'm under pressure
How do I measure
Up to all of the guys
That you love on the side
For your pleasure
I sip on you, sip on you, sip on you
Sip on you till I'm wasted
So close to you, close to you, close to you
Close to you, I can taste it
Go ahead and smother,
Go ahead and smother me now
It dont bother me
That I can't breathe
You've taken me down
Go ahead and smother,
Go ahead and smother me now
Can't get you off of me
This ecstasy is wearing me down OohOoh OohOoh
It dont bother me that I cant breathe
You've taken me down
Fatal attraction
All I needs a reaction
But you playing it cool
like this gives you some sweet satisfaction
Im only human
I dunno what I'm doing
But I know that I need you
So dont walk away
I sip on you, sip on you, sip on you
Sip on you till I'm wasted
So close to you, close to you, close to you
Close to you, I can taste it
Go ahead and smother,
Go ahead and smother me now
It dont bother me
That I can't breathe
You've taken me down
Go ahead and smother,
Go ahead and smother me now
Can't get you off of me
This ecstasy is wearing me down
OohOoh OohOoh
It dont bother me that I cant breathe
You've taken me down
You've taken me down
Taken me down
Dont walk away
OohOoh OohOoh
It dont bother me
That I cant breathe
You've taken me down
@BradK02
I'm more shocked that a song like this never blow up internationally. heard it 2 days ago for the first time. 🤔. I thought it was a soundtrack for a new 50 Shades or Bond movie.
@christellesternbaum7206
Legit
@NonhlanhlaKana
True
@Red_eye00769
A bond movie ? I can somehow see a drama but a bond movie, that’s exaggerating.
@BradK02
Ok Clement has spoken. His word is final. He knows better. It's a drama. Go Google the word opinion.@@Red_eye00769
@teekaystudios844
I am ashamed as a South African that its my first time hearing this song...........This song needs an international collaboration maybe it will get the recognition it deserves coz dammmmn its amazing
@shazneynorton4366
Proudly damn South African!...❤🇿🇦
@carltonsterling4806
Sounds so international. 🔥🔥🔥
@theearlofdemise9883
stop saying that everyone say that i do not want international i want Kaapstad!!!!!!!!! because we capetonians has talent!
@donovanjosephs6084
Craig Lucas my name is Donovan I ask you from the bottom of my heart will you help me with my singing career please