Addicted
Spring Heeled Jack Lyrics


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When things are going down
And you want to pick it up
Why don't you try and do what I do
The way I know

To get you out of that slump is
To listen to music
That puts a smile on your face
I won't let you be down

So you better start jumping
'Cause you're making me ill
No one says when they grow up
They want to be an addict well,

I wouldn't have it another way
When things are going down
And you want to pick it up
Why don't you try and do what I do

I know some days you get dealt a bad hand
So listen to music
That puts a smile on your face
I won't let you be down

So you better start jumping
'Cause you're making me ill,
No one says when they grow up
They want to be an addict well,

I wouldn't have it another way
While your passing through my way
Give me some s-k-a
On my tonuue and in my veins,

I wouldn't have it another way
I'm only telling you once
I haven't told you before
That I can't stand people like you,

Thinking the way
I spend my time is all a shame,
You say we are all the same
But when you look at us you say

That could've been me
If I just followed my my dreams,
I'd rather do it now and regret it later,
Hey I wouldn't waste another day.

Why you tryin' to rule my world,
See the tables slowly turn
You're the one whose wasting their time
It's all a shame

But when you look at us you say
That could've been me
If I just followed my my dreams,
I'd rather do it now and regret it later,

Hey I wouldn't waste another day.
Why you tryin' to rule my world,
See the tables slowly turn
You're the one whose wasting their time





It's all a shame
You're all the same

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spring Heeled Jack's song "Addicted" focus on the power of music in overcoming difficult times and the rejection of societal expectations. The singer encourages the listener to turn to music when things are going down and to jump and smile along with the music. The song's upbeat melody and ska rhythm make it a perfect party song that can lift people's spirits. The lyrics also suggest that society looks down on people who spend their time enjoying music, but the singer wouldn't have it another way. The song ends with a call to action to "do it now and regret it later," rejecting the idea of conformity and instead embracing the joy that comes from living on one's own terms.


The lyrics of "Addicted" resonate with many people who find solace and joy in music, especially during difficult times. The song's message is powerful, urging listeners to reject the constraints of societal expectations and find happiness in the things they love. The upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a popular song to dance to, and it has become one of Spring Heeled Jack's most beloved tracks.


Line by Line Meaning

When things are going down
When things aren't going well for you


And you want to pick it up
And you want to feel better


Why don't you try and do what I do
Why not try what I do to feel better


The way I know
The method that works for me


To get you out of that slump is
To lift you out of your negative state


To listen to music
Listen to some music


That puts a smile on your face
That brings you joy


I won't let you be down
I won't let you stay down


So you better start jumping
So start dancing and moving


'Cause you're making me ill
Because I find it difficult to watch you feeling that way


No one says when they grow up
No one aspires to be


They want to be an addict well,
An addict, of course


I wouldn't have it another way
I'm happy with the way it is


I know some days you get dealt a bad hand
Sometimes, things just don't work out


While your passing through my way
While you're here with me


Give me some s-k-a
Play some ska music for me


On my tonuue and in my veins,
Let the music flow through me


I'm only telling you once
I'm telling you this once


I haven't told you before
I haven't mentioned this earlier


That I can't stand people like you,
I can't tolerate individuals like you


Thinking the way
Believing that


I spend my time is all a shame,
What I do with my time is shameful


You say we are all the same
You claim we're all alike


But when you look at us you say
But you think


That could've been me
I could have ended up like that


If I just followed my my dreams,
If I pursued my dreams


I'd rather do it now and regret it later,
I'd rather do it now and deal with the consequences later


Hey I wouldn't waste another day.
I wouldn't waste any more time


Why you tryin' to rule my world,
Why are you trying to control my life?


See the tables slowly turn
But things are turning around


You're the one whose wasting their time
You're the one who's wasting your own time


It's all a shame
It's all regrettable


You're all the same
You all seem alike to me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN BALDES, KEVIN R BALDES, ALAN POPOFF, ALAN JAY POPOFF, JEREMY POPOFF, JEREMY A POPOFF, ALLEN SHELLENBERGER, ALLEN A SHELLENBERGER

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