His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.
His eighties success was kickstarted by his participation in supergroup The Power Station, along with Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson of Chic.
Robert Palmer died on September 26, 2003 in Paris, France, while staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel. The cause of death was of a heart attack. He was in Paris promoting his Drive CD which had been released in May of 2003. He was joined there by his longtime friend, Jack Bruce. He was survived by his parents, Anna and Leslie Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James, Jane, Anna, Anthony and Martin. He is interred in London, England.
Solo Albums:
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974)
Pressure Drop (1975)
Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
Double Fun (1978)
Secrets (1979)
Clues (1980)
Maybe It's Live (1982) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
Don't Explain (1990)
Addictions Volume II (1992) (compilation)
Ridin' High (1992)
Honey (1994)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1995) (compilation)
Woke Up Laughing (1998) (compilation)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1997) (re-release of the 1995 compilation feat: "Addicted To Love '97)
Rhythm & Blues (1999)
Best Of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) (2002) (compilation)
Drive (2003)
At the BBC (2010)
Albums by the group Power Station (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Power Station (1985)
Living in Fear (1997)
The Best of The Power Station (2002)
Albums by the group Vinegar Joe (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Vinegar Joe (1971)
Rock n Roll Gypsies (1972)
Six Star Generals (1973)
Six Star Gypsies (1994) (Compilation)
Speed Queen of Ventura: An Introduction to Vinegar Joe (2003) (Compilation)
Albums by The Alan Bown Set (Feat: Robert Palmer on vocals)
The Alan Bown (1969) (Only the UK release featured Palmer on vocals)
Listen (1970) (although was re-recorded with Gordon Neville on vocals when Palmer left)
Addicted To Love
Robert Palmer 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
Another kiss is all you need
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
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Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
The lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
Your heart sweats, your 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
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Robert Palmer’s song “Addicted to Love” is a pop-rock song that deals with the theme of addiction to love. In the lyrics, the singer is in the grip of an overpowering addiction to love and is unable to resist a single kiss, even though they know that they should. The opening verse “The lights are on, but you're not home, your mind is not your own” suggests that the singer is in a state of numbness, and they have lost control over their willpower. They cannot sleep, and they cannot eat, as they are constantly consumed by their addiction. Even though they see the signs that they should stay away from love, they cannot resist it.
The chorus “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” implies that the singer is in denial about their addiction, thinking they are immune to it, but they cannot get enough. The repetition of the phrase “might as well face it, you're addicted to love” highlights the seriousness of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights are on, but you're not home
You are physically present, but your mind is elsewhere
Your mind is not your own
You are not in control of your thoughts and actions
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Your emotions are overpowering, making your body react physically
Another kiss is what it takes
Physical affection is what you crave to satisfy your addiction
You can't sleep, you can't eat
Your addiction is consuming your daily life
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your addiction has a strong hold on you
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Your addiction is causing you to feel suffocated and trapped
Another kiss is all you need
Physical affection is the only thing that can satisfy your addiction
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
You believe that you are stronger than your addiction
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
Your addiction is too strong for you to resist or overcome
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You are aware of your addiction and need to confront it
You see the signs, but you can't read
You are aware of the consequences of your addiction, but unable to interpret the danger
You're running at a different speed
You are out of sync with those around you due to your addiction
Your heart beats in double time
Your addiction is causing your heart to race out of control
Another kiss and you'll be mine
You believe that physical affection will satisfy your addiction and bring you happiness
A one-track mind, you can't be saved
Your addiction has taken over your thoughts and you feel helpless to stop it
Oblivion is all you crave
You want to escape reality and immerse yourself in your addiction
If there's some left for you
You are willing to do anything to satisfy your addiction, even if it means taking leftovers
You don't mind if you do
You are willing to indulge in your addiction, regardless of the consequences
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
You need to confront the reality of your addiction to physical affection
Your will is not your own
Your addiction has taken control of your actions and decisions
Your teeth grind
You are experiencing stress and anxiety due to your addiction
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DamienMcGuinness
[Verse 1]
The lights are on, but you're not home
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
Another kiss is all you need
[Chorus]
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 going to have to face it, you're addicted to love
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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 going to have to face it, you're addicted to love
[Post-Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
Your heart sweats your teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
[Chorus]
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 going to have to face it, you're addicted to love
[Outro]
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
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
@DamienMcGuinness
[Verse 1]
The lights are on, but you're not home
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
Another kiss is all you need
[Chorus]
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 going to have to face it, you're addicted to love
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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 going to have to face it, you're addicted to love
[Post-Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
Your heart sweats your teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
[Chorus]
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 going to have to face it, you're addicted to love
[Outro]
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
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
@sicap200
I miss Robert Palmer. Terrific recording!Thanks for this restoration.
@dennisvelez5354
awww be hells yea great music people in the 80$ were getting Loaded to this song i grew up with this as a kid listening Loved it then and love it now
@rodjerev8232
What a Great job & Sound!!!! Thank you for sharing this A-MA-ZING!!!
@TheVinylRestorationProject
Glad you like it! Thanks for listening.
@revalexander4419
RIP. Saw him in 1991 Belfast kings hall. #bless
@davidstewart4310
Lucky!
@cjturner2008
This Kicks Ass
@CreatingChaos
dreadful mix .. killed it
@TheVinylRestorationProject
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