Delirious
The Prince Lyrics


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I get delirious whenever you're near
Lose all self-control, baby just can't steer
Wheels get locked in place
Stupid look on my face

It comes to makin' a pass, pretty mama
I just can't win a race
'Cause I get delirious
Delirious
Delirious

I get delirious when you hold my hand
Body gets so weak I can hardly stand
My temperature's runnin' hot
Baby you got to stop

'Cause if you don't I'm gonna explode
And girl I got a lot

I get delirious, yeah
Delirious
Delirious

I get delirious whenever you're near
Girl, you gotta take control 'cause I just can't steer
You're just to much to take
I can't stop, I ain't got no brakes

Girl, you gotta take me for a little ride up and down
In and out and around your lake

I'm delirious
You, you, you get me delirious
Baby, lay me down
Delirious
The room, the room, the room is spinnin' around, oh, yeah
I'm delirious, yeah, oh, I'm, oh, I'm
Yeah, delirious
Yeah, it's got me in repair, everybody you gotta
Everybody, oh, Lord, oh, yeah, I'm delirious
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Overall Meaning

In "Delirious," Prince sings about the overwhelming feelings he experiences when he is near someone he is attracted to. He sings about losing self-control and being unable to focus when this person is around. He describes symptoms of physical reactions such as his wheels (legs) getting locked in place and having a stupid look on his face. He mentions his desire for this person, but his inability to make a move because he is not able to race against others. Whenever this person touches him, he becomes weak and unable to stand properly because of his high body temperature. He pleads with this person to stop because he will explode if they do not. Prince begs for this person to take control because he is just too weak to do anything.


Overall, the song is about the intense effects of love at first sight. It is a common experience for people to feel a rush of emotions when they first encounter someone who they are attracted to. The song describes the intensity of these emotions and the inability to control them. Significantly, Prince also includes the idea that he is aware of his feelings being overwhelming and somewhat deranged. He employs the use of the word "delirious" repeatedly, demonstrating a sense of self-awareness of being out of control. A classic example of Prince's unique style, "Delirious" features a driving bassline and hopeful synths that suggest a happy ending.


Line by Line Meaning

I get delirious whenever you're near
Being close to you makes me lose control and rational thought, and I become euphoric.


Lose all self-control, baby just can't steer
I become incapable of controlling myself in your presence, and I feel powerless to resist you.


Wheels get locked in place
My ability to act and make rational decisions is immobilized, and I'm stuck in a state of infatuation.


Stupid look on my face
My expression is awkward and foolish, revealing my overwhelming attraction to you.


It comes to makin' a pass, pretty mama
When it comes to flirting and making advances towards you, I struggle to succeed.


I just can't win a race
No matter what I do, I can't seem to capture your attention or affection more than anyone else does.


'Cause I get delirious
My infatuation with you is so strong that it causes me to become irrational and impulsive.


I get delirious when you hold my hand
Even a simple act like holding your hand sends me into a frenzied state of intoxication.


Body gets so weak I can hardly stand
Your touch weakens me physically and mentally to the point where I can barely function.


My temperature's runnin' hot
My passion and desire for you are intense and consuming, causing me to feel feverish and overheated.


Baby you got to stop
I need you to slow down and not overwhelm me with your affection, or else I will lose control completely.


'Cause if you don't I'm gonna explode
If you continue to be so intense and passionate towards me, I will lose all restraint and burst with emotion.


And girl I got a lot
My love and desire for you are overwhelming and consuming, and I have so much pent up inside me.


Girl, you gotta take control 'cause I just can't steer
I am powerless to stop myself from being drawn to you, so it's up to you to take charge and guide me in this relationship.


You're just to much to take
Your appealing qualities and emotions are too strong and captivating for me to resist or comprehend.


I can't stop, I ain't got no brakes
I am unable to stop or control my feelings for you, and I have no way of slowing down or stopping myself from falling deeper in love.


Girl, you gotta take me for a little ride up and down
You need to lead me on an emotional journey, taking me up and down through the highs and lows of our relationship, so I can learn to trust and depend on you.


In and out and around your lake
Your emotions and desires are like a lake that I want to explore in-depth and tour around, experiencing every aspect and detail of your emotions and personality.


I'm delirious
I am overwhelmed with emotion and completely captivated by you, leading me to act impulsively and recklessly.


You, you, you get me delirious
You are the source of my infatuation and desire, causing me to become intoxicated with emotion.


Baby, lay me down
I want to surrender myself completely to you and let you take control of my emotions, leading me to a state of calm and serenity.


The room, the room, the room is spinnin' around, oh, yeah
My infatuation has caused me to lose touch with reality, and I feel like the world around me is spinning and out of control.


Yeah, it's got me in repair, everybody you gotta
My infatuation has broken me and caused me great harm, and I need everyone to help me recover and regain control of myself.


Everybody, oh, Lord, oh, yeah, I'm delirious
Everyone around me can see that I am completely overwhelmed and lost in my infatuation with you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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