Addicted to Love
Katelyn Read & Treeva Gibson Lyrics
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Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is all it takes
You can't sleep, you can′t eat
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can′t breathe
Whoa, you would like to think that you′re immune to the stuff, oh, yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can′t get enough,
You're gonna have to face it—you′re addicted to love
You see the signs, that you can't read
You′re running at a different speed
Your heart beats double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine,
A one-track mind, you can't be saved
′Cause baby your love is all you crave
If there′s some left, left for you
Then you don't mind if you do
Whoa, you would like to think that you′re immune to the stuff, oh, yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can′t get enough,
You're gonna have to face it—you′re addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love The lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
Your heart sweats, your teeth grind
Another kiss and you′ll be mine
Whoa, you would like to think that you′re immune to the stuff, oh, yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can′t get enough,
You're gonna have to face it—you′re addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
The song "Addicted to Love" by Katelyn Read & Treeva Gibson discusses the overwhelming power of love, comparing it to an addiction that the singer cannot resist. The song begins by painting a picture of a person who is physically present, but mentally absent as their thoughts are elsewhere. The chorus addresses how the singer can't resist the power of love, and it has become an addiction to them. They continue to crave it and cannot stop thinking about it even when trying to distract themselves with other activities.
The second verse brings up the idea that the singer understands the warning signs of their addiction. They have acknowledged that they are running at a different speed than everyone else, and their heart beats with double time. Nevertheless, they cannot resist love as it is all they crave. The song ends with the chorus repeating the message that the singer is addicted to love, and they must face their addiction.
Overall, the song portrays a message that many people can relate to – the overwhelming power of love and the difficulty in resisting its pull, even when we know the warning signs of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights are on, but you're not home
Despite being physically present, mentally you are not there
Your mind is not your own
You are unable to control your own thoughts or actions
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
You are experiencing intense physical reactions as a result of your addiction
Another kiss is all it takes
Your addiction is only temporarily satisfied by romantic gestures, making it difficult to break free
You can't sleep, you can't eat
Your addiction has disrupted your basic needs and functions
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your addiction has taken hold of you completely
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Your addiction has caused physical symptoms that are difficult to ignore
Another kiss is all you need
Your addiction is only temporarily satisfied by romantic gestures, making it difficult to break free
Whoa, you would like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh, yeah
You may believe that you are stronger than your addiction, but this is likely a fantasy
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough,
You are unable to stop seeking out the source of your addiction, no matter how much it harms you
You're gonna have to face it—you're addicted to love
Your addiction is real and needs to be acknowledged in order to be overcome
You see the signs, that you can't read
You are aware of potential warning signs that your addiction is out of control, but you choose to ignore them
You're running at a different speed
You are moving too fast for those around you, who may not understand the depth of your addiction
Your heart beats double time
Your intense feelings of love and addiction are causing your heart to beat faster than normal
Another kiss and you'll be mine
You believe that each romantic gesture will bring you closer to fulfilling your addiction
A one-track mind, you can't be saved
All of your thoughts and actions revolve around your addiction, making it difficult to break free
'Cause baby your love is all you crave
You are consumed by your desire for the source of your addiction
If there's some left, left for you
You will exhaust all resources to fulfill your addiction, even if it means taking from others
Then you don't mind if you do
You are so consumed by your addiction that you are willing to take from others to satisfy it
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
You need to confront your addiction head-on in order to break free from its hold on you
Writer(s): Robert Palmer, Robert Allan Palmer
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