Side Effects
Paige Lihya Lyrics
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Your love is my drug
I ain′t sick of you now
You're the only thing I want
Yeah you say cute things to me
Like baby it′s always you and me
That's why you always get the freak
Gotta be psychic
You treat me just how you know I like it
Your lovin' is special, wait it′s the finest
Don′t have to do much to get me smiling
My go-to, my best friend
Yeah I talk to you like you're my bredrin
My go-to, my best friend
You′re all mine, I ain't sharing
Need to overdose on you
Know you got me fucked up, oh what am I supposed to do
Keep thinking you′re a cure
Look what you done to me
Acting like caffeine
No look what you done to me
You've become my team
Can′t deal with these side effects
Just come on and check up on me
Need a taste of your medicine
Provide me your kisses
I want them for free
Can't deal with these side effects
Just come on and check up on me
Need a taste of your medicine
Provide me your kisses
I want them for free
I need to lose all of my doubts
Losing my mind, it's drumming me out
Scared if I′m not the only one
Don′t think that I could if tried to run now
Don't wanna be like a na-na-na-na-na
Just on your case, 24, cause that′s a no-no
I like to give you your space but not for too long
Give me all your attention, you never do oh
I know you could get fiery sometimes
When I ask you who's been on your line
Both of us don′t like to lose our pride
Say I hate you but I'd bust my night for ya
Slept on me but I stayed up for ya
Check your snap but I check on you
Got me mad but I′d still cuddle up with you
Mhm, what's up with you
Need to overdose on you
Know you got me fucked up, oh what am I supposed to do
Keep thinking you're a cure
Look what you done to me
Acting like caffeine
No look what you done to me
You′ve become my team
Can′t deal with these side effects
Just come on and check up on me
Need a taste of your medicine
Provide me your kisses
I want them for free
Can't deal with these side effects
Just come on and check up on me
Need a taste of your medicine
Provide me your kisses
I want them for free
The lyrics to Paige Lihya's song "Side Effects" are about being addicted to a person's love and how it has taken over her life. The first verse sets the tone for the song, describing her strong desire for her lover and how their love is like a drug to her. She has become so accustomed to their love and the way they treat her that she believes they know her so well that they could almost be psychic. The chorus focuses on the side effects of this addiction, which lead her to beg for her lover's attention and affection.
Throughout the rest of the song, Lihya describes the ups and downs of being in a relationship, such as the worry of not being the only one and the discomfort of losing one's pride. The second verse also illustrates a fierce loyalty to her lover, even when they do things to upset her, such as not giving her enough attention or not responding to her messages.
Overall, "Side Effects" is an intriguing exploration of the positive and negative consequences of a passionate love affair. It encapsulates a feeling that many people can relate to - the dangerous, yet also enchanting, experience of being addicted to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Always get what I want
I always get what I want, which is your love
Your love is my drug
Your love is addictive and intoxicating, just like a drug
I ain't sick of you now
I'm not tired of you, in fact, I want more of you
You're the only thing I want
You're the only thing that I desire, nothing else compares to you
Yeah you say cute things to me
You say sweet things to me that make me feel special
Like baby it's always you and me
You make me feel like we're meant to be together
That's why you always get the freak
That's why you always get my affection and attention
Know how to play it right cause you used to me
You know how to treat me right because you're used to me and what I like
Gotta be psychic
You seem to know exactly what I want and need
You treat me just how you know I like it
You treat me the way I like to be treated because you know me so well
Your lovin' is special, wait it's the finest
Your love is special and the best I've ever experienced
Don't have to do much to get me smiling
Your presence alone is enough to make me happy
My go-to, my best friend
You're my go-to person and my best friend
Yeah I talk to you like you're my bredrin
I talk to you like you're my brother or close friend
You're all mine, I ain't sharing
You belong to me and I don't want to share you with anyone else
Need to overdose on you
I need more of you than ever before
Know you got me fucked up, oh what am I supposed to do
You've got me feeling overwhelmed and confused
Keep thinking you're a cure
I keep believing that you're the solution to all of my problems
Look what you done to me
You've changed me in a significant way
Acting like caffeine
Your love is like a caffeine rush to me
You've become my team
We are now a team, united and working towards the same goal
Can't deal with these side effects
I can't handle the consequences of being addicted to you
Just come on and check up on me
Just come and make sure I'm okay
Need a taste of your medicine
I need your affection, your touch, and your attention
Provide me your kisses
Give me your kisses, I want them for free
I need to lose all of my doubts
I need to stop doubting our relationship and have faith in it
Losing my mind, it's drumming me out
I'm losing my mind over you, and it's consuming me
Scared if I'm not the only one
I'm afraid that I'm not the only one you love
Don't think that I could if tried to run now
I don't think I could leave you even if I wanted to
Don't wanna be like a na-na-na-na-na
I don't want to be clingy or overbearing
Just on your case, 24, cause that's a no-no
I don't want to constantly check up on you or bother you
I like to give you your space but not for too long
I want to give you space, but I can't stand being away from you for too long
Give me all your attention, you never do oh
I want all of your attention, which you don't always give me
I know you could get fiery sometimes
I know you can get angry or upset at times
When I ask you who's been on your line
When I ask who's been messaging you or calling you
Both of us don't like to lose our pride
Neither of us like to admit we're wrong or apologize first
Say I hate you but I'd bust my night for ya
Even if I say I hate you, I would still go out of my way for you
Slept on me but I stayed up for ya
You ignored or dismissed me, but I was still there for you
Check your snap but I check on you
I check your social media, but I also check to see how you're doing
Got me mad but I'd still cuddle up with you
You make me angry or upset, but I would still want to be close to you
Mhm, what's up with you
I'm curious about what you're thinking or feeling
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