Two of the band's singles reached the U.S. top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100: "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and "Brand New Lover".
"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" peaked at number one for two weeks in 1985 in the UK, then charted again in 2006 following Burns' appearance on the television reality show Celebrity Big Brother and on season 4 of Stranger Things. It also became the first of two singles to top the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In December 2016, Billboard ranked them as the 96th most successful "dance artist" of all time. The band was discontinued following Pete Burns' death in 2016.
Hooked On Love
Dead or Alive Lyrics
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Is the direct result of drinkin'
In a heavy mix of intimate atmosphere
And I pray what I'm feelin'
Is insecurity revealin'
Lack of happiness
'Cause I need a body here
And I would be much safer honey
'Cause I'm hooked on love
I never ever felt like this before
If you tell me this is love
I better find a good supplier
I simply got to have some more
I was happy without it
Hardly ever thought about it
Thought that it was something
That I could live without
And now I am a victim
Of the dangerous addiction
Tried to keep it a secret
But the word got out
And I try hard to take it easy
But I've got to find some face to please me
'Cause I'm hooked on love
I never ever felt like this before
If you tell me this is love
I better find a good supplier
I simply got to have some more
And now I am a victim
Of the dangerous addiction
Tried to keep it a secret
But the word got out
And I would feel much better about it
If I thought I stood some chance without it
'Cause I'm hooked on love
I never ever felt like this before
If you tell me this is love
I better find a good supplier
I simply got to have some more
In Dead or Alive's song "Hooked on Love," the singer seems to be grappling with an addiction to love that has taken over their life. They acknowledge that their desire for love may stem from insecurity and a lack of happiness, but they can't help the way they feel. The line "I need a body here" suggests that the addiction isn't necessarily to true love or a deep emotional connection, but rather to physical intimacy and the feeling of being desired.
The second verse reveals that the singer was once content without love, but has now become a "victim" of this addiction. The line "Tried to keep it a secret / But the word got out" suggests that their obsession with love has become noticeable to others, perhaps causing embarrassment or shame. Despite this, the singer still can't resist the pull of love and expresses a need to find someone to "please" them.
The chorus, with its repetition of "I'm hooked on love" and "I simply got to have some more," emphasizes the addictive nature of the singer's feelings. The line "If you tell me this is love / I better find a good supplier" implies that the singer sees love as a commodity that can be bought and sold, reinforcing the idea that their addiction is more about physical pleasure than emotional connection.
Overall, "Hooked on Love" is a cautionary tale of the dangers of becoming too dependent on love and physical intimacy, and the struggle to break free from such an addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I know what I'm thinkin'
I am aware of my thoughts and feelings.
Is the direct result of drinkin'
My current state of mind may be influenced by alcohol.
In a heavy mix of intimate atmosphere
I am surrounded by a close, romantic environment.
And I pray what I'm feelin'
I hope that my emotions are not based on insecurity.
Is insecurity revealin'
I fear that my feelings may be due to my own lack of confidence.
Lack of happiness
I am not fulfilled or content with my life.
'Cause I need a body here
I crave physical contact with another person.
And I would be much safer honey
I would feel more secure if I could purchase affection.
If I could get this stuff for money
If I could buy love, I would feel less vulnerable and desperate.
'Cause I'm hooked on love
I am addicted to the feeling of being in love.
I never ever felt like this before
This is a new, intense emotion for me.
If you tell me this is love
I am uncertain if what I am experiencing is actually love.
I better find a good supplier
I need to find reliable and consistent sources of affection.
I simply got to have some more
My craving for love is insatiable.
I was happy without it
I used to be content without romantic love in my life.
Hardly ever thought about it
I rarely considered the implications of not having a romantic partner.
Thought that it was something
I believed that love was not necessary for my happiness.
That I could live without
I thought I was strong enough to be happy on my own.
And now I am a victim
I feel powerless to my addiction to love.
Of the dangerous addiction
My obsession with romantic love is negatively affecting my life.
Tried to keep it a secret
I did not want to admit the extent of my addiction to love.
But the word got out
Others have started to notice my preoccupation with love.
And I try hard to take it easy
I attempt to manage my addiction and not let it overtake me completely.
But I've got to find some face to please me
Regardless of my efforts to control it, I still need the attention of a romantic partner.
And I would feel much better about it
I would feel happier and more content with my life if I did not rely on romantic love.
If I thought I stood some chance without it
If I believed I could be fulfilled and happy without love, I would not feel so desperate for it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL PERCY, PETE BURNS, STEPHEN COY, STEVE COY, TIM LEVER
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Roberto Jofré
No puedo creer que tenga tan pocas reproducciones. Por si se preguntan de qué películas son algunas escenas, son de estas
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me faltan dos o tres que no conozco el nombre.
ali shaygan
They are so fabulous. It's a shame they didn't have far greater commercial success. A pop brand with such great music, writes their own songs, gorgeous lead singer / front man.
I don't understand it: why they are never played on radio now; why they didn't have other hits as big as Spin Me when they had so many other songs just as good.
Emotic News
It’s always like this, so many artists are so under appreciated
Club 1 Fan
@just love Well said. You know your facts. D or A were more popular than people think. In fact, many songs charted higher in various countries than songs from another great band, The Cure.
just love
If i remember correctly, their label didnt give them full support due to fallout regarding doing promotional works for their albums. Pete didn't like doing those. As a result, they didn't get much airplay in radio stations. Pete also couldn't handle the fame Spin Me brought them so he took some time off from work to spend more time with his mom who was diagnosed with lung cancer. When he came back and was ready to work, the group concentrated on selling their album to Japan, did concerts and guesting there...all the promotional works. Btw, same thing happened in the USA, it was hard to find their albums there, and a lot of people thought they were a one-hit wonder. So sad. All their songs are great and I love them. Miss Pete and Steve 😭❤
Accesserised
Well said! They did deserve more success but I guess Dead or Alive were just ahead of their time. I don’t think it’s a shame they aren’t mainstream because it’s more special for us fans, like our little secret ;)
and who knows they might even go mainstream someday ^^
suction hong
I love these songs, but i think YSMR has the far most memorable chords and lyrics
WertylevoSuave
Está canción demuestra que Dead or Alive estaba lleno de hitazos
Maia Maya
uno detrás de otro, sí señor!
Larissa HH85
Sin duda mi favorita de Dead or alive, siempre quise un video oficial de esta canción.
Maia Maya
a mi me gustan todas