Hysteria
Steve Aoki feat. Matthew Koma Lyrics

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Tighten your harness to the storm
Channel your waves to chase me once more
Carry on, carry on, carry on

no honor in sleeping with the saints
We are alive and loving the stakes
Carry on, carry on, carry on

Open your mind to the light of hysteria
Chasing the high, never find your hysteria
Open your eyes in the light of hysteria
I know you feel it

Open your mind to the light of hysteria
Chasing the high, never find your hysteria
Open your eyes in the light of hysteria
I know you feel it

I am the risk you need to take
The guilt on your conscience and your jailbait
Carry on, carry on, carry on

So I'll be the taxi you can hail
The head on a coin you toss to make bail
Carry on, carry on, carry on

Open your mind to the light of hysteria
Chasing the high, never find your hysteria
Open your eyes in the light of hysteria
I know you feel it

Open your mind to the light of hysteria
Chasing the high, never find your hysteria

Open your eyes in the light of hysteria
I know you feel it

Overall Meaning

In "Hysteria”, Steve Aoki sings about living life on the edge and taking risks without fearing the consequences. The lyrics are an ode to recklessness, daring to chase adrenaline-fueled highs, and indulging in dangerous experiences. The first verse encourages one to push through the storms of life, embracing the adventure and risk-taking, and to keep going no matter what. He advises to avoid seeking solace with the saints, preferring the thrill of living.

The chorus invites the listener to revel in the "light of hysteria," abandoning all caution and logic, chasing the ultimate thrill, and finding a sense of excitement and liberation along the way. Steve Aoki seems to suggest that the path of self-discovery, both exciting and dangerous, lies in the pursuit of unadulterated excitement. The second verse reinforces this idea, with the singer proclaiming that he is the "risk" one needs to take, embodying a manifestation of guilt, temptation, and danger.

In essence, “Hysteria” is a song that celebrates the pursuit of the unknown, the rush of living on the edge, and the feeling of being alive through taking risks. It is a song about embracing the sensation of uncertainty, reveling in the excitement of the moment and leaving all worries behind.

Line by Line Meaning

Tighten your harness to the storm
Prepare yourself for the challenges ahead and brace yourself for the storm.

Channel your waves to chase me once more
Use your energy and passion to come after me again.

Carry on, carry on, carry on
Persist and keep moving forward, don't give up.

no honor in sleeping with the saints
There's no glory in just going through the motions, living a safe and predictable life.

We are alive and loving the stakes
We're living our lives to the fullest and embracing the risks and rewards.

Open your mind to the light of hysteria
Be receptive to the intense emotions that can come from going all in on something.

Chasing the high, never find your hysteria
While it's important to pursue what you're passionate about, don't let it consume you in an unhealthy way.

Open your eyes in the light of hysteria
Embrace the strong feelings and sensations that come with intense experiences.

I know you feel it
I understand that you're experiencing these strong emotions right now and it's okay.

I am the risk you need to take
I represent the daring and danger that you may be drawn to and need to pursue.

The guilt on your conscience and your jailbait
The risks you're taking might have consequences and you may feel guilty for them later on.

So I'll be the taxi you can hail
I'll be there to take you on this wild ride and be your support along the way.

The head on a coin you toss to make bail
I'll be the change you need to get yourself out of tough situations and help you overcome obstacles.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW BAIR, STEVEN HIROYUKI, SAM WATTERS

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