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?
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
About
“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 someone who she believes should give her back as much as he receives.
The song’s accompanying music video draws inspiration from the days of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-directed with London director Savanah Leaf, the footage was shot entirely through the webcam of a MacBook while Smith sings in a variety of outfits and playful settings. In the end, the result is what Jorja describes as “a long video call,” before mentioning in a 2021 interview with i-D her favorite part of the music video:
I love the shot with the mirrors when I’m in the white Mugler bodysuit. And then the fireworks! That’s my favorite.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
[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.
