Addicted to Love
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Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what 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 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 know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You see the signs, but you can't read
You're running at a different speed
Your heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
You can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do
Whoa, you 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 know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
Whoa, you 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 know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
The song "Addicted to Love" by Florence & The Machine explores the theme of being consumed by love and the idea that love can have addictive qualities. The lyrics depict a person whose mind and willpower are no longer their own, as they are consumed by their desire for love and attention from someone else. This is reflected in lines such as "Your lights are on, but you're not home" and "Your mind is not your own." The person is experiencing physical and emotional symptoms of addiction, such as sweaty palms, shaking, and a sense of longing for another kiss. They are unable to sleep or eat, and their throat feels tight.
The lyrics also suggest that the person is aware of their addiction to love, but they cannot resist it. They like to believe that they are immune to its effects, but the truth is that they can't get enough. They recognize that they will have to face the reality of their addiction and the consequences it may bring. Lines like "You see the signs, but you can't read" and "You're running at a different speed" indicate that the person is in denial and unable to fully understand or control their addiction.
Overall, "Addicted to Love" examines the all-consuming nature of love and how it can overpower an individual's thoughts, actions, and emotions. It portrays love as something that can be just as addictive as any substance, leading to a loss of control and a constant search for more.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lights are on, but you're not home
You may appear present, but your true self is elsewhere
Your mind is not your own
Your thoughts and desires are controlled by something else
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Your emotions and physical reactions are intense and overwhelming
Another kiss is what it takes
Seeking affection and validation through physical intimacy
You can't sleep, you can't eat
Your obsession prevents you from finding rest and nourishment
There's no doubt, you're in deep
You are fully submerged and committed to this addictive love
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Feeling suffocated and breathless in the overwhelming intensity
Another kiss is all you need
Constantly seeking that next fix of affection
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
You believe you are unaffected by this addiction
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
In reality, you are consumed by an insatiable desire for more
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Acknowledging that you must confront and accept your addiction to love
You see the signs, but you can't read
Recognizing the warning signals, but unable to interpret their meaning
You're running at a different speed
Operating at a pace separate from the rest of the world
Your heart beats in double time
Experiencing a rapid and intensified heartbeat
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
Believing that another kiss will possess and captivate you entirely
You can't be saved
No external force can rescue you from this addictive love
Oblivion is all you crave
Yearning for a state of forgetfulness and escape from reality
If there's some left for you
Even if there's only a small amount of affection remaining
You don't mind if you do
You are willing to take whatever affection you can get
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Accepting that there is no avoiding the truth, you are indeed addicted to love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
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