Addictions
Lucy Dacus Lyrics
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I'm still a nervous kid after all this time
Can you imagine what it's like to be here with you now?
Forget your current lover, remember me that one July?
Laying bareback on dirt roads, watching the planes at night
Who knew one day it'd be so hard to have you by my side
Now I'm awake at 2AM
Buy low, sell high kind of guy
Invest your time in what's worthwhile
Was I a risk without reward or did I make you proud?
Now I'm awake at 2AM
Without a cause to draw you in
I'm just calling 'cause I'm used to it
You'll pick up 'cause you're not a quitter
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've been around the world and back
Always return to the ones you love
You've got a sense of adventure
And a penchant for comfort that keeps you at home
I'm just calling 'cause I'm used to it
And you'll pick up 'cause you're not a quitter
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
Releasing
Years of senseless waiting
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
The lyrics to Lucy Dacus's song "Addictions" explore the complexities of relationships and feelings of longing for an unrequited love. The first verse paints a picture of a moment frozen in time, sitting in the passenger side of a car with someone the singer has a history with. The singer reminisces about a past memory of being with this person and wonders if they can remember it too. The second verse shifts to the singer evaluating their own worth in the relationship, questioning if they were a risk without a reward or if they made the other person proud. The chorus, "I'm just calling 'cause I'm used to it. You'll pick up 'cause you're not a quitter. You've got addictions too, it's true," suggests a codependent relationship where both parties have addictive tendencies that keep them coming back to each other. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that they are releasing years of waiting and realizing that the other person also has their own addictions.
Line by Line Meaning
Freeze frame, tidal wave in the passenger side
Feeling overwhelmed and stuck while riding shotgun in the car.
I'm still a nervous kid after all this time
Despite growing up, still feeling anxious and unsure.
Can you imagine what it's like to be here with you now?
Questioning if the other person truly understands the present moment and their connection.
Forget your current lover, remember me that one July?
Asking the other person to return to a past memory and relationship.
Laying bareback on dirt roads, watching the planes at night
Remembering a nostalgic and romantic moment from the past.
Who knew one day it'd be so hard to have you by my side
Reflecting on how challenging and complicated the relationship has become.
Now I'm awake at 2AM Without a cause to draw you in
Struggling to move on and let go, but recognizing that the other person may not feel the same way anymore.
Buy low, sell high kind of guy
A metaphorical description of the other person's approach to relationships and life.
Invest your time in what's worthwhile
A call to prioritize and value meaningful relationships and experiences.
Was I a risk without reward or did I make you proud?
Wondering if the relationship was worth the effort and ultimately questioning the other person's true feelings and intentions.
You've been around the world and back
Acknowledging the other person's experiences and adventures.
Always return to the ones you love
Recognizing the importance and comfort of familiar relationships.
And a penchant for comfort that keeps you at home
Describing the other person's preference for safety and familiarity.
I'm just calling 'cause I'm used to it
Admitting to reaching out to the other person out of habit or longing.
You'll pick up 'cause you're not a quitter
Believing that the other person will always answer because they do not want to give up on the connection altogether.
You've got addictions too, it's true
Noticing that the other person also has emotional and relational dependencies.
Releasing years of senseless waiting
Letting go of the idea of waiting for the other person to change or come back.
You've got addictions too
Repeating and emphasizing the idea that both people are struggling with emotional dependencies.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Lucy Dacus
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charlize rover
Freeze frame, tidal wave in the passenger side
I'm still a nervous kid after all this time
Can you imagine what it's like to be here with you now?
Forget your current lover, remember me that one July?
Lay in bed, black under oaths, watching the planes at night
I knew one day it'd be so hard to have you by my side
Now I'm awake at 2AM
Without a cause to draw you in
Buy low, sell high kind of guy
Invest your time in what's worthwhile
Was I a risk without reward or did I make you proud?
Now I'm awake at 2AM
Without a cause to draw you in
I'm just calling 'cause I'm used to it
You'll pick up 'cause you're not a quitter
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've been around the world and back
Always return to the ones you love
You've got a sense of adventure
An adventure for comfort that keeps you at home
I'm just calling 'cause I'm used to it
You'll pick up 'cause you're not a quitter
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
Releasing
Years of senseless waiting
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
You've got addictions too, it's true
You've got addictions too
Ian
This is the kind of song that everyone should know but so few do. One of the best tracks of 2018 from one of the best albums of 2018.
benuron75
Lucy Dacus is simply one of the best songmakers and singers I have heard in years!
Thanks for such great music, Lucy.
I play you at least a few times every day.
Joseph Dacus
Nice tune Lucy Dacus!! Congrats from Joseph Dacus!!
Alan G Castillo
Oh! wait, "Dacus" is not a nick name?
leia thompson
I'm so obsessed with this album, I got a few others hooked..now they've got addictions too ;)
Keep killing it Lucy!!
dennis Rock Bottoms kelly
DaMn!...This woman has it ALL together...Really fine balanced singing voice..well thought out song arrangements..and an honest "from the Heart" conviction in her voice. Lucy Dacus is a REAL Joy to listen to...a Rare quality these days. Absolutely Love iT !
RB this/and/that/andso/on/deceased&retiredfromTheScene
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Stefano Caiazza "kindergarten Chef"
Lucy forever ❤
tony ray james
I just heard this for the first time....WOW!!! it has all the ingredients of a great song..well written, well preformed, great feel !!!...It is arranged in a way that reminds me of The Pretenders.
Stefano Caiazza "kindergarten Chef"
Great sound Lucy❤
Jason Cochran
absolutely one of the best albums of 2018! and this song means so much to me also the video is so cool.