System Ecstasy
DJ Hooligan Lyrics
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But it makes me happy
The way that poison's got me
Like a fever burning, I gotta keep on turning
Round and round like crazy,
Nothing's gonna stop me.
In the song System Ecstasy by DJ Hooligan, the lyrics explore the effects of ecstasy on the person under its influence. The singer acknowledges the shame of being on ecstasy, but also acknowledges that the drug makes them happy. The lyrics express the powerful hold that the drug has on the person, describing it as a poison that burns like a fever and creates a sense of intense momentum that drives the person to keep moving.
The use of the word "ecstasy" in the lyrics is significant, not only as a reference to the popular drug of the same name, but also as a descriptor for the state of mind that the drug creates. The lyrics suggest that the singer is caught up in a rush of euphoria and excitement, spinning uncontrollably and completely consumed by the experience. Despite the potential risks and consequences of using such a drug, the singer seems determined to keep going, suggesting a sense of addiction or dependence.
Overall, the lyrics of System Ecstasy are intended to capture the thrilling and often dangerous experience of using drugs like ecstasy. They paint a vivid picture of the powerful, almost hypnotic effects of the drug, while also acknowledging the potential risks and dangers of such use.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame on me, I'm on ecstasy
I feel ashamed that I consumed the drug ecstasy, but at the same time it makes me feel happy.
But it makes me happy
Even though taking ecstasy is frowned upon, it brings me happiness.
The way that poison's got me
Ecstasy is like a poison that has a hold on me.
Like a fever burning, I gotta keep on turning
The effects of ecstasy feel like a fever burning inside me, and I can't stop moving.
Round and round like crazy
I'm moving in circles, dancing like crazy under the influence of ecstasy.
Nothing's gonna stop me
No outside force can stop me from enjoying the effects of ecstasy.
Contributed by Isabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BalintDrFodor-di1gj
2023 and still banging
@DanAlexC
this track has to be the embodiment of the 90's rave scene. If there's a theme song for that era, this is it.
@jebotedelfin
Never gets old! Bring back the 90's!!!!!
@auricom24
But the drugs dont wörk like in the 90s. saddly
@JoseSanchez-zo5tb
What you mean by that?
@SuperSeboa
No fuckin way ! I had this on cd when I was like 8 or 10 and I loved it. And now I am 22 and I'm hearing it for the first time again. It was Hool ! Awesome Track ! : D
@user-bg6kn6tp5v
Solomun’s set got me here ❤️
@gulliverztezt
dj hooligan shows everyone what is rave mixed with extasy. great. techno hooligans together forever.
@sebastianjunker2658
Immer wieder ein Flashback, was wären das früher für geile Zeiten
@goldfox453
1996..... Dang this song is older than me yet its better than half the stuff that comes out today.