“Addicted” is the first solo single released in 2021 by British singer-songwriter Jorja Smith. The track was written and recorded almost two years ago, in 2019.
The song tackles love, addiction, and the struggle with the imbalance of power in a relationship. Jorja wants the full attention of someon...
[Intro]
Too far in it, too far gone
She knows what's in it, she knows what's wrong
She just can't quit it, her heart's so numb
Hurts to live it, but worse to run
[Verse 1]
Waits for the nighttime, day's no fun
Got a call from her brother, said he's concerned
You lied about your work, and I haven't seen you in months
There's no light in your eyes, and she won't open them
[Chorus]
The hardest thing
You are not addicted to me
I'm the only thing you should need
You should be addicted to me
The hardest thing
I am too selfless to leave
You're the only thing that I need
You should be addicted to me
[Verse 2]
What life are you living? It can't really be real
Pushing over limits you can't even feel
Can we drink just not to care, not care just to drink?
Can't that be enough and not take too much?
[Chorus]
The hardest thing
You are not addicted to me
I'm the only thing you should need
You should be addicted to me
The hardest thing
I am too selfless to leave
You're the only thing that I need
You should be addicted to me
[Bridge]
You don't see what I do
I try to defend you
It's hard not to offend you
But you're not mine to tend to
You don't see what I do
I try to defend you
It's hard not to offend you
But you're not mine to tend to
[Chorus]
The hardest thing
You are not addicted to me
I'm the only thing you should need
You should be addicted to me
The hardest thing
I am too selfless to leave
You're the only thing that I need
You should be addicted to me
Addicted was written by Femi Koleoso & Mutale Chashi & Compass & Amane & Benjamin Totten & Jorja Smith.
Addicted was produced by Riccardo Damian & Compass.
Jorja Smith released Addicted on Wed Mar 10 2021.
[The track is] focusing on wanting the full attention of someone who’s not giving enough (or any) when they should be. The video is multiple versions of me singing the song; having fun dressing up, not trying to be too serious and just giving myself more freedom.
Yes! Three weeks after the release of Be Right Back, Jorja Smith performed this song for Vevo.