Obsession
Animotion
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You are an obsession I cannot sleep I am your possession Unopened at your feet There's no balance No equality Be still I will not accept defeat I will have you Yes, I will have you I will find a way and I will have you Like a butterfly A wild butterfly I will collect you and capture you You are an obsession You're my obsession Who do you want me to be To make you sleep with me You are an obsession You're my obsession Who do you want me to be To make you sleep with me I feed you I drink you My day and my night I need you I need you By sun or candlelight You protest You want to leave Stay Oh, there's no alternative Your face appears again I see the beauty there But I see danger Stranger beware A circumstance In your naked dreams Your affection is not what it seems You are an obsession You're my obsession Who do you want me to be To make you sleep with me You are an obsession You're my obsession Who do you want me to be To make you sleep with me My fantasy has turned to madness And all my goodness Has turned to badness My need to possess you Has consumed my soul My life is trembling I have no control I will have you Yes, I will have you I will find a way and I will have you Like a butterfly A wild butterfly I will collect you and capture you You are an obsession You're my obsession Who do you want me to be To make you sleep with me You are an obsession You're my obsession Who do you want me to be To make you sleep with me
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Written by: TONY WILLIAMS
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12 facts about this song
Band Formation"Animotion" is an American synth-pop band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. The band is best known for the songs "Obsession" and "Let Him Go."
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Release YearThe song "Obsession" was released in 1984.
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Chart Performance"Obsession" was the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 6 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song Genre"Obsession" is classified as new wave, synth-pop, and dance-rock.
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AlbumThe song appears on the band's self-titled debut album, "Animotion."
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Songwriters"Obsession" was written by Michael Des Barres and Holly Knight.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Sugababes, Army of Lovers, and Aventura.
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In MediaThe song has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the 1986 film "American Anthem" and the TV show "Nip/Tuck."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Obsession" reflects the band's theatrical, performance-based style, involving a post-apocalyptic theme.
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RecognitionIn 1985, "Obsession" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 12th Saturn Awards.
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Lineup ChangesDespite the song's popularity, the band underwent several lineup changes after its release, which led to a change in their musical style.
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Re-ReleaseIn 1989, a substantially re-recorded version of "Obsession" was released under the title "Obsession '89".
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