Addicted to Love
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Your mind is not your own
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
Another kiss is what it takes
You can't sleep, you can't eat
There's no doubt, you're in deep
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
You see the signs, but you can't read
You're running at a different speed
Your heart beats in double time
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
You can't be saved
Oblivion is all you crave
If there's some left for you
You don't mind if you do
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Your lights are on, but you're not home
Your will is not your own
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Another kiss and you'll be mine
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
"Addicted to Love" by Florence & The Machine explores the theme of being consumed by a passionate and addictive love. The opening lines convey a sense of detachment and disconnection, as the person's lights are on but they are not fully present mentally. Their mind is not their own, indicating that they are constantly consumed by thoughts of this love.
The lyrics paint a picture of intense physical and emotional reactions, with the heart sweating and the body shaking. Another kiss is presented as the remedy to these overwhelming sensations. The person becomes unable to sleep or eat, indicating the all-encompassing nature of their addiction. Their throat feels tight, and every breath becomes a struggle, highlighting the suffocating effect of this love.
The chorus suggests that the person likes to believe they are immune to such feelings, but in reality, they cannot get enough. They are fully aware of their addiction and the hold it has over them. The lyrics imply that they will have to confront this reality at some point. The second verse emphasizes the person's inability to read the signs and their propensity to go against the norm, running at a different speed. They cannot be saved from their self-imposed oblivion, as addiction is what they crave.
The repetition of the line "Might as well face it, you're addicted to love" further emphasizes the inescapability and power of this love. The closing lines reiterate the themes of detachment and loss of control, with the person's will not being their own. Their heart sweats, and their teeth grind, indicating the physical toll their addiction takes. Another kiss completes the narrative, implying that they will remain entranced in this addictive love.
Overall, the song presents a raw and intense portrayal of being consumed by love, highlighting the addictive qualities and the struggle to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Your lights are on, but you're not home
You appear to be present, but your true self is absent
Your mind is not your own
You lack control over your own thoughts and actions
Your heart sweats, your body shakes
You experience intense physical reactions due to emotional turmoil
Another kiss is what it takes
Seeking another embrace is the only thing that satisfies you
You can't sleep, you can't eat
You are consumed by desire and unable to find peace or nourishment
There's no doubt, you're in deep
You are unquestionably entrenched in this addictive cycle
Your throat is tight, you can't breathe
You feel suffocated and unable to find relief
Another kiss is all you need
Only another kiss can satiate your insatiable longing
Whoa, you like to think that you're immune to the stuff, oh yeah
You prefer to believe that you are resistant to this powerful force
It's closer to the truth to say you can't get enough
In reality, you are constantly craving more and unable to satisfy your addiction
You know you're gonna have to face it, you're addicted to love
Confronting the truth that you are addicted to love is inevitable
You see the signs, but you can't read
You are aware of the warning signs, but unable to interpret their meaning
You're running at a different speed
You are moving through life at a pace distinct from others
Your heart beats in double time
Your heart races at an accelerated rate due to your intense emotions
Another kiss and you'll be mine, a one track mind
Securing another kiss from the object of your desire is your sole focus
You can't be saved
There is no escape or rescue from this addictive state
Oblivion is all you crave
You yearn for a state of complete forgetfulness and unawareness
If there's some left for you
If there is any love remaining, regardless of the consequences
You don't mind if you do
You have no reservations about indulging in it
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
Accepting the reality that you are addicted to love is the logical choice
Your will is not your own
You lack control over your own desires and choices
You're heart sweats and teeth grind
Your heart races and your teeth clench due to the intensity of your emotions
Might as well face it, you're addicted to love
It is best to confront the fact that you are addicted to love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
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