T. Karras - Addiction Lyrics

We’re all dependent on so many things
To the point where we’re numb to the feeling
It’s like we can’t live without them
History goes deep so where do I begin?
In the olden days when we were trained to believe
That booze was the solution to everything
The temptation to have a good time is enticing
But once you’re used to the sensation, it becomes binding
It’s the same with cigarettes, same with the internet
Same with sweets and fatty foods, it rewires your head
Leaves you wanting more and more till the day you die
At a young age, all I have to ask is why?
Can’t you live without this stuff, are we really dependent?
I’m telling the honest truth, that’s how I present it
We’ve been played like a fiddle, now we’re addicted
The infection is everywhere and it’s like a sickness
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?
Addiction works like this, you get your fix
And once you’re hooked, then they force you to dish
A lot of cash, just to keep it going
This is the way the economy keeps flowing
Lots of people aren’t strong enough to break away
Keep on using even though they gotta pay
Sobriety is something that’s hard to maintain
Temptation in the brain leaves you hooked again
That’s because they made it so that you can’t live without
The feeling, the rush, that’s what it’s all about
Especially when people are desperate for fame
Using social media as a lottery game
I’ve seen so many people have fallen victim
To this unnecessary thing called addiction
It’s a way of life, use until it’s too late
Now there’s strife, and we’re collapsing under the weight
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?
Society built itself upon addiction
Some may say that it’s a contradiction
But in the past, we lived without the internet
Now we can’t live without it and it’s lot’s of stress
That’s an example of the metaphor I’m layin’
Everybody’s addicted, do you know what I’m sayin’?
We’re all slaves to habits which are dangerous
And we’re resistant to change, it’s just the nature of us
We’re all bound to temptation no matter who you be
Smart or plain dumb, you’ll fall for it easily
The propaganda broadcasting you need this and that
A refreshing coca-cola and a pack of kit-kats
The only way to escape is to isolate
But when you’re all alone, life ain’t that great
I contemplate, what’s it going to take to break this curse
It just hurts to see people lost and confused
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?

We’re all dependent on so many things
To the point where we’re numb to the feeling
It’s like we can’t live without them
History goes deep so where do I begin?
In the olden days when we were trained to believe
That booze was the solution to everything
The temptation to have a good time is enticing
But once you’re used to the sensation, it becomes binding
It’s the same with cigarettes, same with the internet
Same with sweets and fatty foods, it rewires your head
Leaves you wanting more and more till the day you die
At a young age, all I have to ask is why?
Can’t you live without this stuff, are we really dependent?
I’m telling the honest truth, that’s how I present it
We’ve been played like a fiddle, now we’re addicted
The infection is everywhere and it’s like a sickness
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?
Addiction works like this, you get your fix
And once you’re hooked, then they force you to dish
A lot of cash, just to keep it going
This is the way the economy keeps flowing
Lots of people aren’t strong enough to break away
Keep on using even though they gotta pay
Sobriety is something that’s hard to maintain
Temptation in the brain leaves you hooked again
That’s because they made it so that you can’t live without
The feeling, the rush, that’s what it’s all about
Especially when people are desperate for fame
Using social media as a lottery game
I’ve seen so many people have fallen victim
To this unnecessary thing called addiction
It’s a way of life, use until it’s too late
Now there’s strife, and we’re collapsing under the weight
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?
Society built itself upon addiction
Some may say that it’s a contradiction
But in the past, we lived without the internet
Now we can’t live without it and it’s lot’s of stress
That’s an example of the metaphor I’m layin’
Everybody’s addicted, do you know what I’m sayin’?
We’re all slaves to habits which are dangerous
And we’re resistant to change, it’s just the nature of us
We’re all bound to temptation no matter who you be
Smart or plain dumb, you’ll fall for it easily
The propaganda broadcasting you need this and that
A refreshing coca-cola and a pack of kit-kats
The only way to escape is to isolate
But when you’re all alone, life ain’t that great
I contemplate, what’s it going to take to break this curse
It just hurts to see people lost and confused
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
It controls what we do and say
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
This is how we were born and raised
Addiction, addiction, we’re all enslaved
Is there any way we can get away?