More Than Lust
Paradise Fears Lyrics


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I've got a love that can never last
In and out and I'm fading fast
Here's how it happens with boys like me:
I make it seem like I'm so in love
With you, but it never does
Mean anything to me

Oh, oh, I'll fake a smile to make this so dangerous
You can watch me take this so slow
You'll watch the line drop speed it up 'till we make your heart stop

You're a tease
You're the reason I lost it
You're the worst of the best and I want it
Make you believe this is more than lust tonight

Hold another drink 'till you fall
Take another pill for your high
This is the sound of breaking, this is the sound of breaking
Another silent assault, another unreturned stare
Another time you give up, another time I don't care
This is the sound of breaking, this is the sound of breaking

Oh, oh, I'll fake a smile to make this so dangerous
You can watch me take this so slow
You'll watch the line drop speed it up 'till we make your heart stop

You're a tease
You're the reason I lost it
You're the worst of the best and I want it
Make you believe this is more than lust tonight

Giving in to this feeling of sinking
So far in that I can't return safely
Make you believe that this is more than lust tonight

It's never been this hard
You don't seem to let go
I've been thinking far too long and I'm losing all control
And there's a voice inside screaming for love and I know, I know

You're a tease
You're the reason I lost it
You're the worst of the best and I want it
Make you believe this is more than lust tonight

It's never been this hard
You don't seem to let go




I've been thinking far too long and I'm losing all control
And there's a voice inside screaming for love and I know, I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paradise Fears's song "More Than Lust" depict a man who is struggling with the concept of love versus lust. He is aware that his love for someone will never last as he constantly goes in and out of temporary infatuations. He knows he is not capable of genuine love, yet he continues to lead the other person on, making it seem like he is fully committed to them. The lines "Oh, oh, I'll fake a smile to make this so dangerous" and "You'll watch the line drop speed it up 'till we make your heart stop" highlight his thrill in leading someone on while knowing their hearts will eventually be broken.


The chorus of "You're a tease, You're the reason I lost it, You're the worst of the best and I want it, Make you believe this is more than lust tonight," showcases his internal conflict of wanting to make the other person believe that he wants more than just physical intimacy, even though he knows it is not true. The bridge highlights his realization that he is sinking too deep and losing control, as he struggles with an innate desire for love that he is unable to fulfill.


This song represents a toxic and damaging relationship, where one person is leading the other on with no real intent for a genuine connection. The lyrics delve into the concept of wanting something that you know you cannot have and the internal struggle that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got a love that can never last
The singer knows that his love will never endure.


In and out and I'm fading fast
The singer's emotions are fleeting and he is losing them quickly.


Here's how it happens with boys like me:
The singer notes that this is a common occurrence with men of his type.


I make it seem like I'm so in love
The singer puts on a façade that he is madly in love with his partner.


With you, but it never does
The love he displays is never enough and always falls short.


Mean anything to me
The love he feels is not genuine, and he only pretends for his partner's sake.


Oh, oh, I'll fake a smile to make this so dangerous
The singer will pretend to enjoy the situation to make it more risky and exciting.


You can watch me take this so slow
The singer will prolong the romantic phase to draw out the anticipation.


You'll watch the line drop speed it up 'till we make your heart stop
The singer will escalate the romantic encounter until his partner is overwhelmed with passion.


You're a tease
The singer's partner is leading him on and causing frustration.


You're the reason I lost it
The singer's partner is the cause of his emotional instability.


You're the worst of the best and I want it
The singer's partner is the most alluring out of all potential partners, despite causing distress.


Make you believe this is more than lust tonight
The singer will try to convince his partner that this encounter is deeper than just physical attraction.


Hold another drink 'till you fall
The singer urges his partner to keep drinking until they can no longer resist each other.


Take another pill for your high
The singer's partner is taking drugs to heighten their experience together.


This is the sound of breaking, this is the sound of breaking
The fragile emotional state of the singer and his partner is at risk of shattering.


Another silent assault, another unreturned stare
The lack of communication between the singer and his partner is leading to misunderstandings and disagreements.


Another time you give up, another time I don't care
The singer's partner is ready to give up, whereas the singer has grown indifferent to their relationship.


Giving in to this feeling of sinking
The singer has surrendered to his depressing emotions.


So far in that I can't return safely
The singer has immersed himself so deeply that he cannot easily return to a stable state of mind.


It's never been this hard
The singer is struggling more than ever before.


You don't seem to let go
The singer's partner is unwilling to end their relationship.


I've been thinking far too long and I'm losing all control
The singer is preoccupied with his thoughts and losing his grip on reality.


And there's a voice inside screaming for love and I know, I know
The singer feels a desperate need for genuine love, but knows that he is incapable of it.




Writer(s): Samuel Miller

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