Addiction
New Breed Lyrics


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friction brings some kind of order to our night
we're confused, scared and tempted, seconds away to giving up
we've come so far yet achieved so little in time
our ignorance and selfish desires puts us where we are
(pre-)
shades of gray slowly changing colors
we choose our fate and write our story telling endings
but don't think that this will be easy
tell me it's all worth it
i want to see beyond these doors
i want a reason, it's getting addictive
this penetration here for more
we're here for more
captivity and so much more
is what we need we're getting addicted

leaving fate behind as we all glide through the night
we're confused, scared and tempted, another step
closer to giving up
raise your fist
and raise it high
fight the urge, in control
stay in control
(pre-)
let's bring our senses reach conclusions
we choose our fate and write our story telling endings
we know that it won't be so easy
it will all be worth it
i want to see beyond these doors
i want a reason, it's getting addictive
this penetration here for more
we're here for more
captivity and so much more
is what we need we're getting addicted

and we feast on it's the consequence, from the passion
from the passion we burn
the passion we burn
let's reach out beyond
i want to see beyond these doors
i want a reason, it's getting addictive
this penetration here for more
we're here for more
captivity and so much more




is what we need we're getting addicted
we're losing control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of New Breed's song "Addiction" are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is about the struggle of staying in control and choosing one's fate despite the allure of temptation and the fear of the unknown. The opening lines suggest that friction or conflict brings some order to the characters' night, perhaps implying that they are seeking some kind of direction or purpose. The next lines reveal that they are confused, scared, and tempted, and that they feel close to giving up despite having come so far yet achieving so little in time. The repetition of this stanza emphasizes their sense of despair and the contrast between their apparent progress and the results of their ignorance and selfish desires.


The pre-chorus shifts the tone slightly by suggesting that there are shades of gray to their situation, and that they have some agency in choosing their fate and writing their story with different endings. However, the singer acknowledges that this won't be easy, and asks for confirmation that it will be worth it in the end. The chorus returns with a repeated desire to see beyond these doors and find a reason for the addictive penetration they are experiencing. The words "captivity" and "so much more" suggest that there is a deeper longing or need that they are trying to fulfill through their addiction, and that they are losing control over their desires and actions.


The second verse is a variation of the first, with a call to raise one's fist and stay in control despite the confusion, fear, and temptation. The pre-chorus repeats the idea of bringing one's senses and reaching conclusions, and adds the hope that it will all be worth it in the end. The chorus returns with the same focus on going beyond the doors and finding a reason for the addictive passion they are burning with. The final lines suggest that there are consequences to their feast, but it's not clear what they are or whether they are positive or negative. The repetition of "we're getting addicted" at the end reinforces the theme of losing control and succumbing to a powerful force.


Overall, "Addiction" can be seen as a commentary on the human condition of seeking pleasure, purpose, and fulfillment, and struggling with the consequences and responsibilities of those pursuits. It may also reflect on the temptations and risks of addiction to substances or behaviors that offer temporary relief or excitement but can lead to negative consequences in the long term.


Line by Line Meaning

friction brings some kind of order to our night
The conflicts we experience provide structure to our lives.


we're confused, scared and tempted, seconds away to giving up
We are overwhelmed, afraid, and enticed to quit.


we've come so far yet achieved so little in time
Our progress is lacking despite our effort.


our ignorance and selfish desires puts us where we are
Our lack of understanding and self-centeredness have led us to our current situation.


shades of gray slowly changing colors
Our perspective gradually shifts as we gain new experiences.


we choose our fate and write our story telling endings
We have control over the outcome of our lives and can shape our own destiny.


but don't think that this will be easy
Success will not come without difficulty.


tell me it's all worth it
We need reassurance that our efforts will be rewarding.


i want to see beyond these doors
We seek greater knowledge and understanding.


i want a reason, it's getting addictive
We crave purpose and meaning in our lives.


this penetration here for more
We desire a deeper, more impactful experience.


we're here for more
We want more out of life.


captivity and so much more is what we need we're getting addicted
We feel compelled to be beholden to something greater.


leaving fate behind as we all glide through the night
We abandon the belief in predestination as we journey through life.


raise your fist and raise it high
We must summon the strength to resist temptation and stay in control.


fight the urge, in control stay in control
It is essential to resist our whims and remain disciplined.


let's bring our senses reach conclusions
We need to use our intuition to find solutions.


it will all be worth it
Our hard work and determination will pay off in the end.


and we feast on it's the consequence, from the passion from the passion we burn the passion we burn let's reach out beyond
The results of our actions are the result of our intense drive and dedication.


we're losing control
Our impulses are taking over and we are in danger of losing our discipline.




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