Obsession
Sir Chloe Lyrics


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Brand new obsession
I′ll add it to my collection
I'm losin′ hours in the rose, but I don't mind
I don't mind

Happy to waste it for a good time
Happy to waste it for a good time
Happy to waste it for a good time

Chasing the way it was
Something to make it numb
It′s never quite enough
It′s never quite enough

Brand new obsession
I'll add it to my collection
I′m losing hours in the rose, but I don't mind
I don′t mind

Happy to waste it for a good time
Happy to waste it for a good time
Happy to waste it for a good time

Oh, delighted
I keep myself awake to think about it
The warm and lovely ache
Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist
Of something violent
The sweet and melted taste

Oh, delighted
I keep myself awake to think about it
The warm and lovely ache
Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist




Of something violent
The sweet and melted taste

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sir Chloe's song "Obsession" express a sense of addiction or fixation towards something new. The singer describes it as a "brand new obsession," something that they are eager to add to their collection of obsessions. They are willing to lose track of time and indulge in this obsession, indicating a sense of surrender and willingness to be consumed by it. The repetition of the line "happy to waste it for a good time" reflects a desire to embrace this obsession, even if it means sacrificing other aspects of their life.


The chorus repeats the theme of the new obsession and the loss of time, emphasizing that the singer doesn't mind being consumed by it. There is a sense of chasing something, perhaps the way things used to be or a feeling of numbness. However, it is never quite enough, suggesting that the obsession only temporarily satisfies their cravings.


The second verse introduces a conflicting set of emotions. The singer expresses delight in keeping themselves awake to think about the obsession, as they enjoy the intense longing or yearning it brings. The imagery of tightening hands around something violent and a sweet, melted taste adds a hint of darkness and sensuality to the song. It portrays a desire for intensity and excitement, even if it may be destructive or volatile.


Overall, "Obsession" delves into the complex nature of being consumed by a new fixation and the conflicting emotions it brings. It explores the willingness to surrender to obsession and the allure of something intense and potentially dangerous.


Line by Line Meaning

Brand new obsession
I have developed a new fixation or passion


I'll add it to my collection
I will include it among my interests or possessions


I′m losing hours in the rose, but I don't mind
I am spending a lot of time immersed in this experience, but I am content with it


I don′t mind
I have no objections or complaints


Happy to waste it for a good time
I am willing to expend time on this as it brings me joy or pleasure


Chasing the way it was
I am pursuing the memory or feeling of how it used to be


Something to make it numb
A certain thing or activity helps me numb or escape from reality


It′s never quite enough
Regardless of the quantity, it never satisfies completely


Oh, delighted
Expressing joy or excitement


I keep myself awake to think about it
I purposely stay awake to ponder over it


The warm and lovely ache
The pleasant and longing feeling


Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist
How I yearn to hold tightly to something


Of something violent
Something intense or passionate


The sweet and melted taste
The enjoyable and melted sensation




Writer(s): Dana Foote, Edward O Mara

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@comeeeet

this song actually brings a lot of comfort to me as someone who is trying to break out of self harm

Chasing the way it was
Something to make it numb
It’s never quite enough

I keep myself awake to think about it
The warm and lovely ache

Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist
Of something violent



@bonadea4518

Совершенно новая одержимость
Brand new obsession

Я добавлю это в свою коллекцию
I'll add it to my collection

Я теряю часы в розе, но я не против
I'm losin' hours in the rose, but I don't mind

я не против
I don't mind
Рад потратить его на хорошее время
Happy to waste it for a good time

Рад потратить его на хорошее время
Happy to waste it for a good time

Рад потратить его на хорошее время
Happy to waste it for a good time
В погоне за тем, как это было
Chasing the way it was

Что-то, что заставит его онеметь
Something to make it numb

Этого никогда не бывает достаточно
It's never quite enough

Этого никогда не бывает достаточно
It's never quite enough
Совершенно новая одержимость
Brand new obsession

Я добавлю это в свою коллекцию
I'll add it to my collection

Я теряю часы в розе, но я не против
I'm losing hours in the rose, but I don't mind

я не против
I don't mind
Рад потратить его на хорошее время
Happy to waste it for a good time

Рад потратить его на хорошее время
Happy to waste it for a good time

Рад потратить его на хорошее время
Happy to waste it for a good time
О, в восторге
Oh, delighted

Я не могу уснуть, чтобы подумать об этом
I keep myself awake to think about it

Теплая и прекрасная боль
The warm and lovely ache

О, сжать руки вокруг талии
Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist

О чем-то жестоком
Of something violent

Сладкий и тающий вкус
The sweet and melted taste
О, в восторге
Oh, delighted

Я не могу уснуть, чтобы подумать об этом
I keep myself awake to think about it

Теплая и прекрасная боль
The warm and lovely ache

О, сжать руки вокруг талии
Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist

О чем-то жестоком
Of something violent

Сладкий и тающий вкус
The sweet and melted taste



All comments from YouTube:

@MaeelJ

Fun fact: At the concert tonight Dana said this song was her favorite from the new album

@yagmuraybek2277

mine is Should I

@ariroary

@@yagmuraybek2277 same

@horrificreader4084

Did you go to the one at the smell

@MaeelJ

@@horrificreader4084 no it was at Racket NYC

@aspensleeps

They also said it on Instagram lol

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@salemedits9320

“To tighten my hands around the waist of something violent.” DUDE. FAVORITE LINE

@kammilaurias759

Dana’s voice is just so ughh it’s majestic I don’t know like I can listen to their songs for hours and not get tired of their voice

@comeeeet

this song actually brings a lot of comfort to me as someone who is trying to break out of self harm

Chasing the way it was
Something to make it numb
It’s never quite enough

I keep myself awake to think about it
The warm and lovely ache

Oh, to tighten my hands around the waist
Of something violent

@captainc00tie

As someone who struggled as well, I'm wishing you only the utmost of love and strength. You've got this, I'm insanely proud of you 💖

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