About the Song
"Addicted to Love" is a song by the English rock singer Robert Palmer released in 1986. It is the third song on Palmer's eighth studio album Riptide (1985) and was released as its third single. The single version is a shorter edit of the full-length album version.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
"Addicted to Love" can be seen as an exploration of the intense and often tumultuous nature of desire and relationships. Many listeners interpret the song's themes to reflect the passionate yet potentially harmful obsession that can accompany love. It addresses the struggle between attraction and the consequences that can arise from being overly consumed by these feelings. The energetic rock style complements the urgency of the message, highlighting how love can become an addiction, powerful and exhilarating yet fraught with challenges.
Did You Know?
- He was known for his powerful and soulful voice, sartorial elegance, and stylistic explorations, combining soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, reggae, and blues.
- His 1986 single "Addicted to Love" and its accompanying video came to "epitomise the glamour and excesses of the 1980s".
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Riptide
- Genre: Rock
- iTunes release date: November 1, 1985
- Track runtime: 6:04
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Robert Palmer – Addicted To Love (Official Music Video)
- YouTube channel: RobertPalmerVEVO
- Video published: December 25, 2009
- Video runtime: 3 minutes, 54 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 151,227,813
- YouTube likes when drafted: 707,085
- YouTube comments when drafted: 33,166
Quick Facts
- Artist: ROBERT PALMER
- Song: ADDICTED TO LOVE
- Album/collection: Riptide
- Genre: Rock
- Reference page: Addicted to Love (song)
