Intoxicated
Mika Lyrics


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You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
For the stupid things you do?

You're so intoxicating
There's nothing I can say
And I feel as if I'm bleeding
From a thousand miles away

And all the stars are fading
So am I
And all the tears are breaking
So must I

You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
For the stupid things you do?

You're so intoxicating
There's nothing I can say
But I feel as if I'm bleeding
From a thousand miles away

And all the stars are fading
And so am I
And all the tears, breaking
So must I

You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
For the stupid things you do?

You're so intoxicating
There's nothing I can say




And I feel as if I'm bleeding
From a thousand miles away

Overall Meaning

In Mika's song Intoxicated, the lyrics delve into the conflicting emotions of being utterly consumed by someone who is both intoxicating and depressing at the same time. The song speaks of feeling like a fool and being caught up in the stupidity of the actions of the person being sung about. The lyrics convey confusion and frustration at the same time, as the singer is left bleeding "from a thousand miles away."


The use of the word "intoxicating" could likely represent the addictive nature of whatever situation or relationship the lyrics are discussing. However, while the person is alluring and exciting, they also cause intense sadness to the singer. The lyrics subtly touch on moments when love turns to pain, and being smitten with someone who is not good for you, but still finding it almost impossible not to keep going back.


All the while, the stars are fading, symbolizing the fading of something beautiful, and the tears are breaking, signifying a deep sense of pain. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song underscores the inability to let go of those toxic feelings, despite how depressive they might appear.


Line by Line Meaning

You're totally depressing
You make me sad and hopeless


You treat me like a fool
You disrespect me and my feelings


Am I caught up in the reasons
Am I stuck in the explanations for your irrational behavior


For the stupid things you do?
For the senseless actions you take?


You're so intoxicating
You have a powerful hold over me


There's nothing I can say
I have no control over this situation


And I feel as if I'm bleeding
I feel hurt and wounded


From a thousand miles away
Even though we are physically distant


And all the stars are fading
The positive aspects of our relationship are disappearing


So am I
I am also losing my spark


And all the tears are breaking
The pain is causing me to break down


So must I
I must also succumb to my emotions


But I feel as if I'm bleeding
I am still experiencing intense emotional pain


You're totally depressing
You continue to make me feel sad and hopeless


You treat me like a fool
You still disrespect me and my feelings


Am I caught up in the reasons
Am I still stuck in the explanations for your irrational behavior


For the stupid things you do?
For the senseless actions you continue to take?


You're so intoxicating
You still have a powerful hold over me


There's nothing I can say
I still have no control over this situation


And I feel as if I'm bleeding
I am still hurt and wounded


From a thousand miles away
Even though we are still physically distant




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@yangp6580

You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
for the stupid things you do? You're so intoxicated
There's nothing I can say
And I feel as if I'm bleeding
from a thousand miles away And all the stars are fading
And so am I
And all the tears are breaking
So must I You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
for the stupid things you do? You're so intoxicated
There's nothing I can say
But I feel as if I'm bleeding
from a thousand miles away And all the stars are fading
And so am I
And all the tears are breaking
So must I You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
for the stupid things you do? You're so intoxicated
There's nothing I can say
And I feel as if I'm bleeding
from a thousand miles away



All comments from YouTube:

@TheYoungNights

Such a beautiful song - he should make an album of all his unreleased songs. I know and the rest of MFC would probably buy it ;)

@alexandrabill6133

Incroyable, je viens de la découvrir, c'est magnifique, que d'émotions!

@ShatteredxSpiritx

This is so full of emotion :) I love this song

@Skeletonskin1

THAT is absolutely amazing!! Such a emotional song and Mika is just the best" He should become the next King of Pop!! :D

@hoomhoom9835

This song is amazing. Just beautiful. Thank you for posting :)

@MrBronwaugh

He is the King Of Pop.

@ramonjbonilla5022

love this song!
also take it easy is a jam🖒
I would listen to Mika when I was going through pain killers withdrawals, and also Loved listing to him while going through therapy after coming out of a coma from an accidental drug overdose.. his music would calm me and help me get some sleep, because anyone who has been or is going through withdrawals knows how hard it is to stay calm.

@yangp6580

You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
for the stupid things you do? You're so intoxicated
There's nothing I can say
And I feel as if I'm bleeding
from a thousand miles away And all the stars are fading
And so am I
And all the tears are breaking
So must I You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
for the stupid things you do? You're so intoxicated
There's nothing I can say
But I feel as if I'm bleeding
from a thousand miles away And all the stars are fading
And so am I
And all the tears are breaking
So must I You're totally depressing
You treat me like a fool
Am I caught up in the reasons
for the stupid things you do? You're so intoxicated
There's nothing I can say
And I feel as if I'm bleeding
from a thousand miles away

@mariekekito3998

Thanks :)

@yangp6580

Marieke Adele&Mika Fan You're very welcome~
BTW, we have a very official mika fan forum, www.mikafanclub.com/forums/, maybe you'd like to join us!

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