Addict
Sonata Arctica Lyrics

You were daddy's girl nice and sweet
You were a well-behaved little girl who held a special place in your father's heart.

Never in trouble mommy's honey
You were never a problem child, and your mother had a deep affection for you.

Little child who just couldn't see
You were a naive and innocent child who couldn't fully comprehend the world around you.

The pressure from her so called friends
Your peers had negative influences on you and convinced you to make choices against your better judgment.

Was simply too much
You were overwhelmed by the expectations and demands of your friends.

The monkey slowly climbed on her back
You were introduced to a harmful habit or addiction that gradually took hold of your life.

Offering his aid for her pain
The addiction gave you temporary relief from your emotional or mental pain and struggles.

Giving love and care
The addiction seemed to provide you with support and comfort when no one else did.

No-one cared, no-one cared...
You felt neglected and alone, as if no one else in your life truly cared for you or your well-being.

The days when sun was shining
Life was once bright and hopeful for you.

Are gone and I am dying on my arms
Life has taken a turn for the worse, and you feel as though you are slowly losing your grip on life itself.

Fragile like a rose on the snow
You are delicate and vulnerable, like a flower struggling on top of a harsh, cold landscape.

Eating all your strength and your money, honey, yeah
The addiction is draining you both physically and financially, and you are slowly losing your vitality and resources.

Living in the shade day and night
You have completely shut yourself off from the world, living in a metaphorical darkness and isolation.

Never letting sunshine on your eyes like before
You haven't experienced genuine happiness or joy in a long time and have forgotten what it's like to feel truly alive.

Cannot shake the monkey off your back
The addiction has become an ever-present and inescapable part of your life.

Did I see a spark on your eye
There was a glimmer of hope in your eyes, indicating that you may still have some fight left in you.

Was it just the last light of hope
Yet, that hope may have been extinguished for good, leaving you with no other options but to succumb to your addiction.

That died, hope that died
You have lost all hope and feel as though there is no way out of your current situation.

I don't wanna hurt you
You don't want to cause pain or distress to those around you.

I don't wanna make you cry
You don't want to elicit negative emotions or tears from those who care about you.

I don't wanna shhh your lips and tell you goodbye now
You don't want to silence someone's voice or dismiss them without giving them a proper farewell or explanation.

I don't wanna tell you what's gonna happen to you
You don't want to predict or announce a grim fate that may await you.

You will know one night your life is going to end
You're uncertain about your future and fear that your addiction may eventually lead to your demise.

An my arms
You feel helpless and alone, clinging onto whatever strength you have left.