Delirious
Prince; The Revolution Lyrics
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Lose all self-control, baby just can't steer
Wheels get locked in place
Stupid look on my face
It comes to makin' a pass, pretty mama
I just can't win a race
Delirious
Delirious
I get delirious when you hold my hand
Body gets so weak I can hardly stand
My temperature's runnin' hot
Baby you got to stop
'Cause if you don't I'm gonna explode
And girl I got a lot
I get delirious, yeah
Delirious
Delirious
I get delirious whenever you're near
Girl, you gotta take control 'cause I just can't steer
You're just to much to take
I can't stop, I ain't got no brakes
Girl, you gotta take me for a little ride up and down
In and out and around your lake
I'm delirious
You, you, you get me delirious
Baby, lay me down
Delirious
The room, the room, the room is spinnin' around, oh yeah
I'm delirious, yeah, oh I'm, oh I'm
Yeah, delirious
Yeah, it's got me in repair, everybody you gotta
Everybody, oh Lord, oh yeah, I'm delirious
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
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In "Delirious," Prince is singing about the power of physical attraction and how it completely overpowers his senses. He describes feeling out of control and losing his self-control whenever the woman he desires is near him. Even though he wants to make a move, he feels like he can't win because his feelings are so intense. When they touch or hold hands, he feels weak and like his body is on fire. He begs the woman to take control because he doesn't have any brakes, and just wants to be taken on a wild ride.
This song is Prince's tribute to the passion and intensity of physical attraction. It's a classic Prince tune that blends funk, rock, and pop elements, all with a dose of the trademark Prince flamboyance. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but the energy and enthusiasm that Prince puts behind his delivery make them feel larger than life. Overall, "Delirious" is a fun, light-hearted track that captures the joy and chaos that come with being totally consumed by someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I get delirious whenever you're near
My mind gets muddled and my actions become hazy whenever you're close to me
Lose all self-control, baby just can't steer
I lose my ability to regulate myself and my actions become erratic and uncontrolled
Wheels get locked in place
My thoughts become fixated and unable to move forward
Stupid look on my face
My facial expressions become silly and unintelligible, revealing my overwhelming emotions
It comes to makin' a pass, pretty mama
When it comes to flirting with you, beautiful woman
I just can't win a race
I am unable to succeed or surpass my competitors
'Cause I get delirious
Due to my intense infatuation with you,
I get delirious
I become irrational and frenzied
I get delirious when you hold my hand
My feelings of delirium intensify when you touch me
Body gets so weak I can hardly stand
My physical strength diminishes to the point where I can barely remain upright
My temperature's runnin' hot
My body is heating up with passion and desire
Baby you got to stop
You need to curb your actions because of the intense effect they're having on me
'Cause if you don't I'm gonna explode
If you continue to behave in such a manner, I will become overwhelmed and lose all composure
And girl I got a lot
My feelings for you are immense and difficult to contain
Girl, you gotta take control 'cause I just can't steer
You need to take the lead because I am unable to control myself when I'm near you
You're just too much to take
Your captivating presence is overpowering and difficult to resist
I can't stop, I ain't got no brakes
My feelings for you are unstoppable, and I cannot control or slow them down
Girl, you gotta take me for a little ride up and down
You must guide me on an emotional journey with romantic ups and downs
In and out and around your lake
Through all the twists and turns of your emotions and desires
I'm delirious
My mind is foggy and my emotions are overwhelming
You, you, you get me delirious
Your presence and actions have the power to drive me into a frenzy
Baby, lay me down
Expressing a desire for physical intimacy and emotional closeness
The room, the room, the room is spinnin' around, oh yeah
I'm feeling so disoriented and overwhelmed by my feelings for you that my surroundings seem to be spinning
Yeah, it's got me in repair, everybody you gotta
I've been consumed by such strong emotions that I need time to recover
Everybody, oh Lord, oh yeah, I'm delirious
My infatuation with you is all-consuming and overpowering
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm towards the situation
(Delirious)
Reiterating the fact that the singer is consumed by intense emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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