Addict
The Rose and Crown Lyrics
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A hot burn
A loud cry
I would find it in places a young girl should never go
Like a vampire craves a vein
I craved a ride to ease the pain
But on that journey, I learned things
That I wish I didn't know
Do you hear me through this breathing?
Pulsing, sweating, what I'm needing
I want to have control
I need to fill this hole
Acceptance for a lonely girl
Someone feeling what I'm feeling!
But it's not love, it's just a drug
This isn't love, it's just a drug
A push and shove: this isn't love
It's just a drug, it's just a drug
I was young and he was danger
But I shook it off and kept on dancin' with the stranger
But there was poison in the soil on which we stood
And I gave in and drank the liquor
That he gave me just to make me even sicker
And I lied and laughed, pretending it was good
My heart cried
Do you hear me through this breathing?
Pulsing, sweating, what I'm needing
I want to have control
I need to fill this hole
Acceptance for a lonely girl
Someone feeling what I'm feeling!
But it's not love, it's just a drug
This isn't love, it's just a drug
A push and shove: this isn't love
It's just a drug, where is the love?
I want to be loved
I want someone to love all of me
I want to love
I want to love all of somebody
I want to be loved
I want someone to love all of me
I want to love
I want to love all of somebody
I want to be loved
I want someone to love all of me
I want to love
I want to love all of somebody
The lyrics of "Addict" by The Rose and Crown delve into the personal struggle of the singer, who grapples with addiction and seeks to fill a void in their life. The song portrays the intense desire for a quick fix, a temporary escape from pain and loneliness. The opening lines suggest a reckless pursuit of highs, reminiscent of a vampire's insatiable craving for blood. The singer acknowledges that they embarked on a journey that exposed them to dark experiences and unpleasant truths.
Throughout the song, the singer yearns for some form of acceptance and understanding. They want someone who can empathize with their struggles, someone who feels the same emotional turmoil. However, the cravings they have, the push and pull of addiction, are not driven by genuine love. Instead, the singer recognizes that it is merely a drug they are seeking, a temporary relief that doesn't offer true fulfillment.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on a past encounter with danger, where they willingly consumed poison both physically and metaphorically. They deceived themselves, pretending that their destructive behavior was somehow good. The cry of the heart becomes louder as they express the need for control and the longing to fill the emptiness within.
In the closing section of the song, a new desire emerges. The singer yearns for genuine love, for someone to accept and embrace all of who they are. They express a longing to reciprocate that love, desiring a deep connection with another person. Ultimately, the song explores the juxtaposition between the temporary highs of addiction and the longing for authentic love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to seek a fast high
I used to chase after immediate thrills and excitement
A hot burn
Intense sensations that make me feel alive
A loud cry
An outward expression of pain and desperation
I would find it in places a young girl should never go
I would engage in risky behaviors and visit dangerous places
Like a vampire craves a vein
I had an insatiable desire for something to numb my pain
I craved a ride to ease the pain
I yearned for an escape from my emotional suffering
But on that journey, I learned things
Through my experiences, I gained knowledge
That I wish I didn't know
Information that I regret knowing
My heart was cryin'
My emotions were in turmoil
Do you hear me through this breathing?
Can you understand my plea and desperation?
Pulsing, sweating, what I'm needing
Feeling an intense physical desire and craving
I want to have control
I long to regain power over my own life
I need to fill this hole
I have an emptiness within that needs to be filled
Acceptance for a lonely girl
Desiring validation and understanding as someone who feels isolated
Someone feeling what I'm feeling!
Longing for companionship and empathy from someone who shares my experiences
But it's not love, it's just a drug
The intense bond I seek is not genuine love, but rather a temporary escape
A push and shove: this isn't love
The tumultuous nature of my relationships is not rooted in love
It's just a drug, it's just a drug
It's merely a substance that provides temporary relief
I was young and he was danger
I was naive, and he represented risk and harm
But I shook it off and kept on dancin' with the stranger
I ignored the warning signs and continued engaging with someone unfamiliar
But there was poison in the soil on which we stood
Our relationship was toxic and detrimental to both of us
And I gave in and drank the liquor
I succumbed to temptation and consumed the harmful substance
That he gave me just to make me even sicker
He deliberately provided me with something that would worsen my condition
And I lied and laughed, pretending it was good
I deceived myself and put on a facade, pretending it was enjoyable
Where is the love?
Where can I find genuine love and affection?
I want to be loved
I desire to receive love from another person
I want someone to love all of me
I long for someone who will accept and embrace every aspect of who I am
I want to love
I yearn to experience the feeling of genuinely loving another person
I want to love all of somebody
I desire to fully embrace and cherish every part of someone else
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Abbey Jasmine Rose
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