Stockholm Syndrome
One Direction; Lyrics
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I've been here for days
Who's this whisper telling me
That I'm never gonna get away?
I know they'll be coming to find me soon
But I fear I'm getting used to
Being held by you
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Who's this man that's holding your hand
And talking 'bout your eyes? (oh oh-oh)
Used to sing about bein' free
But now he's changed his mind (oh oh-oh)
I know they'll be comin' to find me soon
But my Stockholm syndrome is in your room
Yeah, I fell for you
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
All my life I've been on my own
I use a light to guide me home
But now together we're alone
And there's no other place I'd ever wanna go (go)
Baby, look what you've done (to me)
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
(Look what you've done to me)
(Baby, look what you)
Baby, look what you've done
(To me)
(Baby, look what you)
Baby, look what you've done to me
In "Stockholm Syndrome," One Direction sings about a woman who has become their captor and how they have become accustomed to her presence. The lyrics describe a sense of being trapped and held hostage, but also a feeling of falling in love with the captor. This idea of being trapped in a dangerous situation but developing feelings for the one in control is also known as Stockholm Syndrome, which is referenced in the song's title.
The first verse of the song sets the scene, with the singer wondering who is holding them hostage and whispering to them that they will never escape. The chorus then jumps in, with the singer recognizing that they have fallen in love with their captor and may never leave if they keep holding them this way. The second verse introduces a man who used to sing about being free, but now seems to have changed his mind and is talking about the captor's eyes.
The bridge of the song reveals that the singer has been on their own for their entire life and has relied on a light to guide them home. However, now that they are with their captor, they feel that being together is the only place they want to be.
Overall, "Stockholm Syndrome" explores the dark and complicated emotions that can arise in a situation where someone feels trapped and controlled by another person, but also finds themselves developing feelings for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Who’s that shadow holding me hostage?
Who is the person that is keeping me as their captive?
I’ve been here for days
I have been in this situation for an extended period of time and it is starting to feel normal to me.
Who’s this whisper telling me that I’m never gonna get away?
There is a voice in my head convincing me that there is no way out of this situation.
I know they’ll be coming to find me soon
I am aware that eventually someone will come looking for me.
But I feel I’m getting used to being held by you
Although I know I should try to escape, I am beginning to become comfortable with being held captive by you.
Baby, look what you’ve done to me
You have had a big impact on me and have drastically changed the way I live.
Baby, you’ve got me tied down
You have trapped me and are holding me against my will.
Who’s this man that’s holding your hand and talking about your eyes?
Who is the person that you are with now and why are they talking to you in such an intimate way?
Used to sing about being free but now he’s changed his mind
I remember when you used to talk about how important freedom was to you, but it seems like you have changed your views.
My Stockholm syndrome is in your room. Yeah, I fell for you!
I have developed Stockholm syndrome and have feelings for you despite the fact that you are keeping me as your captive.
All my life I’ve been on my own
I have always been independent and not relied on anyone else for help or support.
I use a light to guide me home
I have always had something to guide me towards where I need to go.
But now together we're alone. And there's no other place I'd ever wanna go
Despite the fact that we are alone together, I have developed feelings for you and do not want to leave your side.
Baby look what you've done
You have had a profound impact on me and have changed my life in significant ways.
Baby look what you've done to me
You have changed me in ways I did not expect and have deeply affected my life.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Julian Colin Bunetta, Johan Jens Erik Carlsson, John Henry Ryan, Edward Harry Styles
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Who's that shadow holding me hostage?
I've been here for days
Who's this whisper telling me
That I'm never gonna get away?
I know they'll be coming to find me soon
But I fear I'm getting used to
Being held by you
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Who's this man that's holding your hand
And talking 'bout your eyes? (oh oh-oh)
Used to sing about bein' free
But now he's changed his mind (oh oh-oh)
I know they'll be comin' to find me soon
But my Stockholm syndrome is in your room
Yeah, I fell for you
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
All my life I've been on my own
I use a light to guide me home
But now together we're alone
And there's no other place I'd ever wanna go (go)
Baby, look what you've done (to me)
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done
(To me)
(Baby, look what you)
Baby, look what you've done to me
@giugiuuuuuuu
the way Harry says “done now” and “tied down” IS EVERYTHING I WANT IN MY LIFE.
@faithl8523
I swearee
@Alex-oc3dh
Sameee
@sunflowerduda4322
Same girl
@tweeshachugh4316
FACTS
@melhew32
Weak in the kneeeeees
@_.harleyquinn_
Oh my God Niall's "yeah I fell for you" gives me chills
@bronwyn5071
Same girl same
@_.harleyquinn_
@Bronwyn :)
@mariastyrakova3992
every freaking time!🤩