Addiction
Herbert [Matthew Herbert] Lyrics

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Am falling out of you
From heights
I never thought I knew
I am failing without you
In ways I always thought were new
Despite the knowing this is strange
Inside
I hope I'll never change

Shine
I'm trying to be brave
Bring me bring me
Bring the answers on in waves

Turn me on and watch me go
Straight and narrow
Nice and slow
Push me over see me spin
Watch me fight the fight the pull within

I am wasting without you
Broken pieces without glue
Why
Just as I think it's done
You're there
Darkening the sun?

Turn me on and watch me go
Straight and narrow
Nice and slow
Push me over see me spin
Watch me fight the fight the pull within
Turn me on and watch me go
Straight and narrow
Nice and slow

Push me over see me spin
Watch me fight the fight the laws within

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Herbert's song Addiction delve into the complex emotions associated with addiction, particularly to a person. The song portrays the feelings of loss, pain, and confusion that come with trying to let go of someone you love but are addicted to. The singer finds themselves falling out of this person and failing without them, while also recognizing that the addiction is strange and unhealthy. Despite knowing this, they struggle to let go and hope they never change, hoping that bravery can help them find the answers they need to move on.

The chorus of the song expresses the frustration and the struggle involved in trying to get out of an addiction. The lyrics suggest that the addiction has a hold on the singer, and they are fighting a pull from within themselves that they cannot seem to escape. The intense emotions in the song are further emphasized by the use of music that is both electronic and soulful, with various sound effects throughout the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Am falling out of you
I am losing my connection with you

From heights
From a level of intensity

I never thought I knew
That I never imagined existed

I am failing without you
I am unable to function properly without you

In ways I always thought were new
In unexpected ways that I believed were unique

Despite the knowing this is strange
Even though I realize this is unusual

Inside
Internally

I hope I'll never change
I wish to stay the same

Shine
Be luminous

I'm trying to be brave
I am attempting to show courage

Bring me bring me
Deliver to me