Addicted to Love
Reality Check: Florence & The Machine Lyrics
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Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You can't sleep, you can't eat
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You see the signs, but you can't read
You're running at a different speed
Your heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
You can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
The lyrics to Florence & The Machine's song "Addicted to Love" explore the theme of a destructive and overwhelming addiction to love. The singer describes someone whose mind and willpower have become consumed by their romantic infatuation. The person is physically and emotionally affected by their desire for love, unable to sleep or eat, while constantly craving another kiss. They believe they are immune to the effects of love but, in truth, they cannot get enough of it.
The lyrics suggest that the person recognizes the signs that their obsession is unhealthy, but they are unable to break free from its grip. They are running at a different speed, symbolizing their detachment from reality and the rest of the world. The person's heart beats in double time, indicating their heightened emotional state and single-minded focus on obtaining love. The line "Oblivion is all you crave" suggests that the person is willing to lose themselves completely in this addiction. Despite potentially being aware of the negative consequences, the person is willing to continue down this path.
Overall, the lyrics of "Addicted to Love" depict a person who is trapped in a cycle of craving love, to the point of addiction, and unable to escape its hold on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lights are on, but you're not home
You appear to be present, but you are mentally absent
Your mind is not your own
You are not in control of your thoughts
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
You feel intense emotions and physical reactions
Another kiss is what it takes
A simple act of affection is all you need to feel satisfied
You can't sleep, you can't eat
You are consumed by your desires
There's no doubt, you're in deep
You are completely engrossed in this addiction
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
You feel suffocated and unable to escape
Another kiss is all you need
You constantly crave more affection
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
You believe you are strong enough to resist this addiction
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
In reality, you have an insatiable desire for love
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You are aware that you are unable to break free from this addiction
You see the signs, but you can't read
You recognize the warning signs, but fail to understand their significance
You're running at a different speed
You are moving through life at a pace distinct from others
Your heart beats in double time
Your heart races with an accelerated rhythm
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
The promise of another kiss captivates your thoughts completely
You can't be saved
There is no rescue from this addiction
Oblivion is all you crave
You long for a state of complete oblivion
If there's some left for you
If there is any love remaining for you
You don't mind if you do
You are willing to accept any remaining love, no matter the cost
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
It is time to confront the reality that you are addicted to love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
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