Origin Of Love
Mika Lyrics


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From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is you're the origin of love
From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is you're the origin of love
From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

Love is a drug and you are my cigarette
Love is addiction and you are my Nicorette
Love is a drug, my chocolate, my cigarette
I feel sick got to medicate myself

I want your love don't try to stop me
Can't get enough, still hanging on me
Your guilty heart don't let it break you
And if you pray well no one's gonna save you

I gave you all that you feel and everything you hold dear
If you feel broken and
You are the sun and the light you are the freedom I fight
God will do nothing to stop
The origin is you
You're the origin of love

Love is a drug and you are my cigarette
Love is addiction and you are my Nicorette
Love is a drug, like chocolate, like cigarette
I'm feeling sick got to medicate myself

Well if god is a priest and the devil is hell
There's a reason for love
Like every word that you preach like every
Thing that you teach
And every rule that you breach
You know the origin is you

From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is you're the origin of love
From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is you're the origin of love
From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

Used to be Adam and Eve they found their love in a tree
God didn't think they deserved it
He taught them hate taught them pride
Gave them a leaf made them hide
Switched their stories aside
You know the origin is you

From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is you're the origin of love
From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is you're the origin of love
From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

Some love is pain, some love is a candy cane
Tastes so sweet but leave you feel sick pain
Your love is air I breathe it in and out dear
You're always there

Love, you're the origin of love
You're the origin of love
You're the origin of love love love love

Thank god that you found me
Thank god that you found me
Thank god that you found me

From the air I breathe to the love I need
Only thing I know is that you're the origin of love




From the god above to the one I love
Only thing that's true the origin is you

Overall Meaning

"Mika's" song "Origin of Love" is a poetic tribute to the person the singer considers the origin of love in his life. The song suggests that the source of love is one specific person, as opposed to love being a universal force. The lyrics suggest that this person is responsible for not just the physical air that Mika breathes but also his emotional well-being, and thus, they are the origin of love for him. The song implies that love is a drug, and the singer compares it to various things like chocolate, cigarettes, and medication. The song also highlights the idea that some types of love can be both painful and healing, as indicated by the lyrics, "Some love is pain, some love is a candy cane. Tastes so sweet but leave you feeling sick pain."


The song skillfully communicates the idea that love can be complicated and that it's ultimately up to the individuals to decide how to process it. "Origin of Love" has a philosophical underpinning that praises the power of love, both in its light and darkness, and underscores the importance of the beloved. In summary, the song suggests that a safe haven, a natural joy, a nurturing center, and the courage to combat life's tribulations come from that "origin of love" - whoever that may be.


Line by Line Meaning

From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you
Whether it is the air I breathe or the love I need, in everything I find, the only truth is that you are the origin of love. It doesn't matter whether it is from the God above or the one I love, the origin remains the same - and it is you.


Love is a drug and you are my cigarette Love is addiction and you are my Nicorette Love is a drug, my chocolate, my cigarette I feel sick got to medicate myself
For some, love might be candy cane, but for me, it is a drug - like a cigarette or chocolate. It feeds my addiction, and without it, I get sick. And, you are my Nicorette and my chocolate - the one I need to medicate myself with.


I want your love don't try to stop me Can't get enough, still hanging on me Your guilty heart don't let it break you And if you pray well no one's gonna save you
I don't want anybody to stop me from getting your love, I can never get enough of it. You may have a guilty heart, but don't let it break you - nobody else in this entire world can save you, not even if you pray.


I gave you all that you feel and everything you hold dear If you feel broken and You are the sun and the light you are the freedom I fight God will do nothing to stop The origin is you You're the origin of love
I gave you everything that you cherish and feel, and if for some reason you feel broken, always remember that you are the sun, the light and the freedom I fight for - and nothing in this world can stop that. The origin of all of this is you - you are the origin of my love.


Well if god is a priest and the devil is hell There's a reason for love Like every word that you preach like every Thing that you teach And every rule that you breach You know the origin is you
In a world where God is equivalent to a priest and the devil is equivalent to hell, there has to be a reason for love. Everything that you teach, every rule that you breach, every word that you preach, you are the origin of all of that - you are the reason behind my love.


Used to be Adam and Eve they found their love in a tree God didn't think they deserved it He taught them hate taught them pride Gave them a leaf made them hide Switched their stories aside You know the origin is you
Adam and Eve found love in a tree, but God thought that they didn't deserve it. He taught them hate and pride, gave them a leaf to hide, and changed their stories. But, in all this, the origin of all love remains the same - it is you.


Some love is pain, some love is a candy cane Tastes so sweet but leave you feel sick pain Your love is air I breathe it in and out dear You're always there
Some kinds of love might be painful, while some only taste sweet but leave you feeling sick pain. But, your love is like the air I breathe - I inhale and exhale it, and it's the only constant thing that is always there for me.


Love, you're the origin of love You're the origin of love You're the origin of love love love love Thank god that you found me Thank god that you found me Thank god that you found me
You are the one who started it all - you are the origin of love, and I thank God every day that you found me.


From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is that you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you
From every breath that I take to every love that I need, I know that the origin of it all is you. Whether it is the God above or the one I love, the only truth is that you are the origin of love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL HOLBROOK PENNIMAN, NICHOLAS GEORGE LITTLEMORE, PAUL STEELE

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