Not long after making the difficult decision to turn down USC, Bellinger joined the R&B group AKNU (A Kind Never Understood) and was soon signed to Epic Records by two of the music industries most successful executives , Max Gousse and Tommy Motola.
After experiencing success recording and touring with AKNU, Eric returned home to work on new music and discovered another passion, songwriting. The exceptionally gifted singer and rapper mastered his natural ability to instantly hear melody and rhythm under the guidance of childhood mentor and friend, Erika Nuri of The Writing Camp.
Obsession
Eric Bellinger Lyrics
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Yeah, oh-oh-oh, yeah
It's an obsession
Just a reflection
Of things we both know (know)
I can't let you go
It seems like
All of the hours feel like days
Don't be too long (long)
And don't take it wrong
It's an obsession
You ain't nothin' like
I thought you was (was)
You my left and right
You my all above ('bove)
You got character (oh-whoa)
Nothin' compares to you
Know you've been all that I needed (needed)
More than I was completed
Don't you get too conceited ('ceited)
And that's where I gotta leave it (leave)
'Cause I don't want you to think I'm crazy (crazy)
For lovin' you (you)
Doin' everything I said I'd do (oh-whoa, yeah)
Just to be true
It's an obsession
(Just) just a reflection
Of things we both know (know)
I can't let you go
It seems like
All of the seconds feel like minutes (minutes)
All of the hours feel like days
Don't be too long (long)
And don't take it wrong
It's an obsession
Babe (yeah), let me take my time
Kissin' on ya spine
Whoa, teasing below (low)
How does it feel? (Feel)
You got something real (real)
Stay with me 'til ('til)
The sun's up and even still
'Cause I don't want you to think I'm crazy
For lovin' you (lovin', lovin')
Doin' everything I said I'd do (yeah-yeah)
Just to be true
It's an obsession
(Just) just a reflection
Of things we both know (of things)
I can't let you go (go)
It seems like
All of the seconds feel like minutes (minutes)
All of the hours feel like days
Don't be too long (long)
And don't take it wrong
It's an obsession, ooh
The song "Obsession" by Eric Bellinger explores a deep and intense love for someone. Bellinger portrays his love as an obsession and highlights how he cannot let go of his feelings towards that person. The lyrics suggest that the love and connection between him and this person are undeniable and that he cannot shake his obsession with them, no matter how hard he tries. He emphasizes how time seems to stand still when he is with this person and how he is willing to do anything to prove his love to them. He also acknowledges that he may come across as crazy for loving this person so intensely, but he cannot help the way he feels.
The lyrics also hint at the physical attraction and desire Bellinger has for this person. He suggests that they have a strong physical connection and he wants to take his time exploring and appreciating all of their qualities. The repetition of the phrase "All of the seconds feel like minutes, all of the hours feel like days" highlights his frustration with the time he spends away from this person and how he wishes they could be together constantly. The song's overall message is one of unbridled love, desire, and dedication towards one person, which ultimately drives Bellinger's obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hitmaka)
The music producer's name is being mentioned at the beginning of the song.
Yeah, oh-oh-oh, yeah
Introduction of the song with a catchy, repetitive tune.
It's an obsession
The singer is expressing his strong feelings of obsession towards the person he is singing about.
Just a reflection
The obsession is a reflection of the strong connection between the singer and the person he is singing about.
Of things we both know (know)
Both the singer and the person he is singing about are aware of their connection.
I can't let you go
The singer is not able to let go of the person he is obsessed with.
It seems like
The singer is describing how time feels when he is away from the person he is obsessed with.
All of the seconds feel like minutes (minutes)
Time feels like it is moving slowly when the singer is not with the person he is obsessed with.
All of the hours feel like days
Time feels even slower for the singer, making him anticipate being with the person he is obsessed with even more.
Don't be too long (long)
The singer is urging the person he is obsessed with not to take too long to come back to him.
And don't take it wrong
The singer wants to make sure that the person he is obsessed with doesn't take his feelings the wrong way.
You ain't nothin' like
The singer is describing how the person he is obsessed with is different from his previous expectations.
I thought you was (was)
The singer is using slang to express his previous beliefs about the person he is now obsessed with.
You my left and right
The person the singer is obsessed with has become his everything.
You my all above ('bove)
The person the singer is obsessed with is above anyone and everything in his life.
You got character (oh-whoa)
The singer is attracted to the character and qualities of the person he is obsessed with.
Nothin' compares to you
The singer feels that no one else compares to the person he is obsessed with.
Know you've been all that I needed (needed)
The person the singer is obsessed with has fulfilled all of his needs and desires.
More than I was completed
The person the singer is obsessed with has made him feel more fulfilled and complete than he was before.
Don't you get too conceited ('ceited)
The singer is warning the person he is obsessed with not to become too arrogant or self-centered.
And that's where I gotta leave it (leave)
The singer knows that he has to draw a line and make sure to keep his own feelings in check.
'Cause I don't want you to think I'm crazy (crazy)
The singer is self-aware and doesn't want the person he is obsessed with to think that he is going crazy with his feelings.
For lovin' you (you)
The obsession is a result of the intense love the singer has for the person he is singing about.
Doin' everything I said I'd do (oh-whoa, yeah)
The singer is describing how he is going above and beyond to show the person he is obsessed with how much he loves them.
Just to be true
The singer's actions towards the person he is obsessed with are coming from a place of pure honesty and loyalty.
Babe (yeah), let me take my time
The singer is addressing the person he is obsessed with affectionately, and expressing how he wants to take things slow.
Kissin' on ya spine
The singer is describing how he wants to show physical affection to the person he is obsessed with.
Whoa, teasing below (low)
The singer wants to tease the person he is obsessed with in a flirtatious manner.
How does it feel? (Feel)
The singer is curious about how the person he is obsessed with is feeling about their interactions with him.
You got something real (real)
The singer is appreciating the authenticity of the person he is obsessed with.
Stay with me 'til ('til)
The singer wants to spend as much time as possible with the person he is obsessed with.
The sun's up and even still
The singer doesn't want the time they spend together to have an end time, even if it means staying up all night.
It's an obsession, ooh
The singer emphasizes the strength of his feelings towards the person he is obsessed with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christian Ward, Christopher Chrishan Dotson, Eric A. Bellinger, Lachaz Marquise Sr. Holloway, Mark Jeffrey Hudson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Money Making Kings Music
Yeah (Rockboy Beats)
Oh-oh-oh, yeah
It's an obsession (obsession)
Just a reflection of things we both know (know)
I can't let you go
It seems like, all of the seconds feel like minutes (like minutes)
All of the hours feel like days, don't be too long (long)
And don't take it wrong, it's an obsession
You ain't nothin' like I thought you was (was)
You my left and right, you my all above (above)
You got character (woah, ooh-woah)
Nothin' compares to you (yeah)
Know you've been all that I needed (needed)
More than, I was completed
Don't you get too conceited (conceited)
And that's where I gotta leave it (leave)
'Cause I don't want you to think I'm crazy (crazy), for lovin' you (you)
Doin' everything (thing) I said I'd do (oh-woah, ooh-woah, yeah)
Just to be true
It's an obsession (obsession)
Just a reflection of things we both know (know)
I can't let you go
It seems like, all of the seconds feel like minutes (like minutes)
All of the hours feel like days, don't be too long (long)
And don't take it wrong, it's an obsession
Babe (yeah)
Let me take my time, kissin' on your spine, ooh-woah, oh-oh
Teasing below (below)
How does it feel? (Feel)
You got something real, yeah (real)
Stay with me 'til ('til)
The sun's up and even still
'Cause I don't want you to think I'm crazy for lovin' you (love, love)
Doin' everything I said I'd do (yeah-ee-yeah)
Just to be true (be)
It's an obsession (obsession)
Just a reflection of things we both know (of things, know)
I can't let you go (go)
It seems like, all of the seconds feel like minutes (like minutes)
All of the hours feel like days, don't be too long (long, long)
And don't take it wrong, it's an obsession
Oh, ooh-ooh
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Frank Mandeville V Rogers
Obsession lyrics © Spirit Catalogue Holdings, S.a.r.l.
Ashley Stringer
Eric been keeping R&B alive 🤌🏽🐐👑
Robert Pate
@Mr TNM I love her EP she just dropped
Trevon Brown
I see nothing but, facts here
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Tamara Davis
Facts!!!
pattycakes1797
His music automatically and immediately puts me in the mood 💖💞💗
Sharmaine Tiggs
Puts you in the mood for wat?????🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
LordKingGuru
Let me get in the mood with you
TheMindlessMisfit
right !!!!
Felicia Maassen
Eric is the definition of consistency. This man truly deserves all his flowers🌹King of RnB! #ThisGonBeYourFavoriteSong 🔒💕♥🎶