Hypnotized
Mötley Crüe Lyrics


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Oh, everybody, do you hear the big bass drum?
Louder, louder
Yeah, it's gettin' in you
Like the needle from a gun
Deeper, deeper
Oh, we don't need it
Since we've taken to the lust
Once you've slept with the rhythm, baby
The danger is a must

You're hypnotized, you're tripnotized
Oh, don't you hear it call your name?
You're hypnotized, yeah

Hey, turn it louder, 'cause I want to feel the push
Harder, harder
Oh, under your skin
Well, slidin' through your veins
Well, I've got a nasty habit, babe
I always do it again

You're hypnotized, you're tripnotized
Oh, don't you hear it call your name?
You're mesmerized

You're hypnotized, you're tripnotized
Oh, don't you hear it call your name?
You're paralyzed, hypnotized




Oh, don't you hear it call your name?
You're tranquilized, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mötley Crüe's song Hypnotized are all about the hypnotic and addictive power of music. The song starts off with the sound of a big bass drum and progressively gets louder as it gets into you. The lyrics suggest that it's like a needle from a gun that goes deeper and deeper. The reference to "lust" implies that this is a kind of addiction that feels dangerous, but is also irresistible. The lyrics then go on to say that once you've "slept with the rhythm," you become "hypnotized." The word "tripnotized" is used to suggest that this is a kind of trip, or euphoric state, brought on by the power of the music. The lyrics shift from talking about the power of music in general to talking about a specific habit that the singer has: they always do it again. This could refer to the addictive nature of music, the thrill of the danger, or perhaps something more specific to the singer's life.


Overall, the lyrics of Hypnotized illustrate the way that music can take hold of us, capturing our attention, our emotions, and our bodies, leaving us powerless to resist its pull. The repeated use of the word "hypnotized" emphasizes the idea that music can almost control us, like a hypnotist controlling their subject. The song's heavy, rhythmic sound reinforces this theme, making the listener feel as if they themselves are being drawn into the music's trance-like state.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, everybody, do you hear the big bass drum?
The song's deep, powerful bass is hard to miss.


Louder, louder
The music is getting more intense, more captivating.


Yeah, it's gettin' in you
The hypnotic music is affecting the listener on a deep, emotional level.


Like the needle from a gun
The beat is as powerful and addictive as the needle from a drug needle.


Deeper, deeper
The listeners are being pulled into a trance-like state by the beat.


Oh, we don't need it
Although they are addicted to the music, they don't need it to survive.


Since we've taken to the lust
They've become infatuated with the pleasure associated with music, just as one might feel when engaging in sex.


Once you've slept with the rhythm, baby
After becoming addicted to the music, it's difficult to stop listening.


The danger is a must
The risk of addiction is part of the allure of the music.


You're hypnotized, you're tripnotized
The song is putting the listener into a trance-like state, making them feel out of control.


Oh, don't you hear it call your name?
The listeners become so addicted to the music they hear it calling them, almost like a voice in their head.


Hey, turn it louder, 'cause I want to feel the push
The singer wants the listener to turn the music up so they can become even more addicted to it.


Harder, harder
The music is becoming even more intense and addictive.


Well, I've got a nasty habit, babe
The singer is admitting to their addiction to the music, likening it to a bad habit like smoking or drinking.


I always do it again
Regardless of the consequences, they will always go back to the music because they are so addicted to it.


You're mesmerized
The music has such a hold over the listener that they are unable to look away from it.


You're paralyzed, hypnotized
The addiction to the music has rendered the listener unable to move or resist the hypnotic pull of the song.


You're tranquilized
The music has a calming effect over the listener, allowing them to escape from their problems and become completely engrossed in the song.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LOUISE FLAVELL, MICK LEE

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