In My Veins
Jesse McCartney Lyrics


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I'm an addict, a junkie, a fiend
I gotta have it, it keeps callin' for me
I need a fix, a quick hit
My body's achin', hands are shakin' for it
It's like dope man, 'cause it's so dope man
I'm a customer get serviced on the regular
With that drug man, it keeps me up man
Can't get enough, no I can't get enough

It's like a blood rush straight to my head
When I think about you in my bed

She's all up in my veins, ooh I got addicted
Her love is so addictive it took over me
She's all up in my veins, it's like I got a shot
Injection to my heart, it flows through my body
She's all up in my veins and I need it everyday
Good lovin', oh baby, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
She's all up in my veins, veins, veins
She's all up in my veins, veins, veins, ooh, oh

Take the car, the keys to the crib
The pin number to the ATM
All my money, you can have it all
For a hit, hit, hit
Ain't no rehab gon' help because I'm feelin' out of control
You're the medicine baby, rock me up for one more dose
I'm high as a kite now
Ooh, and I'm floating on cloud nine

It's like a blood rush straight to my head
When I think about you in my bed

She's all up in my veins, ooh I got addicted
Her love is so addictive it took over me
She's all up in my veins, it's like I got a shot
Injection to my heart, it flows through my body
She's all up in my veins and I need it everyday
Good lovin', oh baby, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
She's all up in my veins, veins, veins
She's all up in my veins, veins, veins, ooh, oh

Shawty, the love you give it's so insane
It's like ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Shawty the love you give it's on my brain
It's like ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Are you ready? 'Cause I'm ready
Ooh ooh, are you ready? 'Cause I'm ready
Girl, get ready, 'cause I'm ready
Ooh, ooh, ooh, girl I'm addicted to you

She's all up in my veins, ooh I got addicted
Her love is so addictive it took over me
She's all up in my veins, it's like I got a shot
Injection to my heart, it flows through my body
She's all up in my veins and I need it everyday
Good lovin', oh baby, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
She's all up in my veins, veins, veins
She's all up in my veins, veins, veins, ooh, oh




She's all up in my veins, yeah
She's all up in my veins

Overall Meaning

The song "In My Veins" by Jesse McCartney is about the all-consuming addiction to a person's love. The lyrics use metaphors comparing the love to a drug, with the singer as the addict and the love interest as the drug. The singer is a junkie, a fiend, and an addict who can't resist the feeling his love interest provides. He describes his love interest as an addiction that is so deep, she's "all up in my veins." The addiction is so strong that he's willing to give everything up for another hit, and even rehab can't help him.


The chorus repeats the addiction metaphor with more emphasis, stating her love is so addictive it took over him, and it's like an injection flowing through his body. The singer cannot get enough, and he feels like he's floating on cloud nine. The bridge compares the love interest's love to an insane, mind-altering high that he can't resist. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the addiction metaphor once more.


Overall, "In My Veins" is an excellent example of a metaphorical song that uses addiction to represent love. The lyrics are compelling and relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they're addicted to someone's love.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm an addict, a junkie, a fiend
I'm hopelessly hooked and unable to resist my cravings


I gotta have it, it keeps callin' for me
I constantly feel the need for more and can't ignore the pull


I need a fix, a quick hit
I need some immediate relief from the pain and desire for more


My body's achin', hands are shakin' for it
The withdrawal symptoms are causing me physical pain and discomfort


It's like dope man, 'cause it's so dope man
It's just as powerful and intoxicating as drugs


I'm a customer get serviced on the regular
I keep coming back for more and have a dependable supplier


With that drug man, it keeps me up man
It gives me energy and keeps me going


Can't get enough, no I can't get enough
I can never have too much, I'm always wanting more


She's all up in my veins, ooh I got addicted
The love of my life has taken control and become my obsession


Her love is so addictive it took over me
I've become completely hooked on her love, like a drug addiction


She's all up in my veins, it's like I got a shot
It's as if she's injected into my bloodstream, causing me to be under her spell


Injection to my heart, it flows through my body
Her love courses through me like a drug, taking over my entire being


She's all up in my veins and I need it everyday
I'm unable to function without her love, it's become a daily necessity


Good lovin', oh baby, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Her love is everything I need and want, it's pure bliss


Take the car, the keys to the crib
I'm willing to give up everything for her, including my possessions and home


The pin number to the ATM
She has access to all my money and resources


All my money, you can have it all
I'm willing to give up everything I have for a taste of her love


For a hit, hit, hit
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to experience her love, even if it means sacrificing everything I have


Ain't no rehab gon' help because I'm feelin' out of control
Even if I were to seek help, I'm so consumed by my addiction that it's unlikely I'll ever be able to let go


You're the medicine baby, rock me up for one more dose
She's the only cure for my addiction, even if it's only temporary


I'm high as a kite now
Her love has brought me to new heights of ecstasy and bliss


Ooh, and I'm floating on cloud nine
I'm in a state of pure happiness and ecstasy, unable to come down from my high


Shawty, the love you give it's so insane
Her love is so intense and overwhelming that it's almost crazy


It's like ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Her love is indescribable, it defies explanation


Are you ready? 'Cause I'm ready
I'm completely ready and willing to do whatever it takes to be with her


Girl, get ready, 'cause I'm ready
I'm prepared to do anything it takes to have her love and affection


She's all up in my veins
Her love has completely taken over my life and become my entire focus




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corron Ty Kee Cole, James Bunton, Jesse McCartney

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