LOVE LOVE LOVE
Roxy Lyrics


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T'ain't no big thing
To wait for the bell to ring
T'ain't no big thing
The toll of the bell

Aggravated, spare for days
I troll downtown the red light place
Jump up bubble up, what's in store
Love is the drug and I need to score
Showing out, showing out, hit and run
Boy meets girl where the beat goes on
Stitched up tight, can't shake free
Love is the drug, got a hook on me

Oh-oh, catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh-oh, can't you see
Love is the drug for me

Oh-oh
Oh-oh

Late that night I park my car
Stake my place in the singles bar
Face to face, toe to toe
Heart to heart as we hit the floor
Lumber up, limbo down
The locked embrace, the stumble round
I say go, she say yes
Dim the lights, you can guess the rest

Oh-oh, catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh-oh, can't you see
Love is the drug, got a hook in me
Oh-oh, catch that buzz
Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Oh-oh, can't you see
Love is the drug for me

Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh

Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh

Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh

Love is




Love is
Love is the drug

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Love Is the Drug" by Roxy Music are a celebration of the intoxicating and addictive power of attraction and love. The first verse sets the scene and establishes the concept that waiting for love is not a big deal, and the bell represents the ringing of attraction. The second verse advances the story and expresses the singer's desire and longing for the power of love's chemical connection and how it needs to be satisfied. The chorus repeats the central idea of the song; love is the ultimate high, and the singer is hooked on that feeling.


The final verse describes the singer's flirting, dancing, and ultimately hooking up with someone at a singles bar. The physical and emotional stumbling blocks only add to the allure of the love drug, and the dimming of the lights is a signal that love is about to be consummated. The song's repeated refrain, "Love is the drug," is not only a declaration of addiction, but it also implies that love is something that can be obtained, ingested, and ultimately abused like a drug. As a result, the song could be seen as exploring themes of love addiction, sexual desire, and the powerful bond that can occur when people fall in love.


Line by Line Meaning

T'ain't no big thing
Waiting for the bell to ring isn't a big deal


To wait for the bell to ring
To wait for something important to happen


T'ain't no big thing
Waiting for something isn't a big deal


The toll of the bell
The sound of the bell, indicating something important


Aggravated, spare for days
Feeling irritated and restless for days


I troll downtown the red light place
I wander around an area that is known for prostitution and nightlife


Jump up bubble up, what's in store
Excited about the possibilities of the night ahead


Love is the drug and I need to score
Love is like a drug and I crave it


Showing out, showing out, hit and run
Flirting, but not intending to make a real commitment


Boy meets girl where the beat goes on
Two people meet in the rhythmic, lively atmosphere


Stitched up tight, can't shake free
Feeling trapped in a romantic relationship


Love is the drug, got a hook on me
Love has a strong hold over me


Oh-oh, catch that buzz
Experiencing the feelings of addiction to love


Love is the drug I'm thinking of
Obsessed with the feeling of being in love


Oh-oh, can't you see
Asking someone to understand the importance of love in life


Love is the drug for me
I personally feel addicted to love


Late that night I park my car
I arrive at a bar later in the night


Stake my place in the singles bar
I take a spot in a bar where other singles are


Face to face, toe to toe
Standing close to someone and facing them


Heart to heart as we hit the floor
Dancing closely with someone and connecting emotionally


Lumber up, limbo down
Dancing awkwardly, but enjoying the moment


The locked embrace, the stumble round
Holding each other tightly while dancing and moving in circles


I say go, she say yes
One person asks if they should leave, and the other agrees


Dim the lights, you can guess the rest
The romantic moment is left to the imagination


Love is the drug, got a hook in me
Love has a strong hold over me


Love is the drug for me
I personally feel addicted to love


Love is
Love is significant and has a powerful effect on me


Love is
Love is important and has a strong grip on me


Love is the drug
Love is addictive and captivating




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Written by: Andrew McKay, Bryan Ferry

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