Origin of Love
Mika
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From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you Love is a drug and you are my cigarette Love is addiction and you are my Nicorette Love is a drug, my chocolate, my cigarette I feel sick got to medicate myself I want your love don't try to stop me Can't get enough, still hanging on me Your guilty heart don't let it break you And if you pray well no one's gonna save you I gave you all that you feel and everything you hold dear If you feel broken and You are the sun and the light you are the freedom I fight God will do nothing to stop The origin is you You're the origin of love Love is a drug and you are my cigarette Love is addiction and you are my Nicorette Love is a drug, like chocolate, like cigarette I'm feeling sick got to medicate myself Well if god is a priest and the devil is hell There's a reason for love Like every word that you preach like every Thing that you teach And every rule that you breach You know the origin is you From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you Used to be Adam and Eve they found their love in a tree God didn't think they deserved it He taught them hate taught them pride Gave them a leaf made them hide Switched their stories aside You know the origin is you From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you Some love is pain, some love is a candy cane Tastes so sweet but leave you feel sick pain Your love is air I breathe it in and out dear You're always there Love, you're the origin of love You're the origin of love You're the origin of love love love love Thank god that you found me Thank god that you found me Thank god that you found me From the air I breathe to the love I need Only thing I know is that you're the origin of love From the god above to the one I love Only thing that's true the origin is you
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Written by: MICHAEL HOLBROOK PENNIMAN, NICHOLAS GEORGE LITTLEMORE, PAUL STEELE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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7 facts about this song
Artist and Album"Origin of Love" is a song by British singer-songwriter Mika.
- It is the title track from his third studio album, also named "The Origin of Love."
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Song ElementsThe song explores the concept of love and its beginnings.
- Its lyrics were inspired by Plato's philosophical ideas, particularly those contained in his work, "Symposium," which discusses the origin of love in human beings.
- Mika described the song as his most personal work, asserting that its message is about accepting love in all its forms.
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Music and GenreMusically, it's a pop song with elements of electronic music.
- The song has a pop sound reminiscent of the 1980s synth-pop genre, showcasing Mika's versatile talent.
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Songwriters and ProductionMika collaborated with Nick Littlemore of "Empire of the Sun" fame and Paul Steel on the songwriting.
- The song was produced by Mika and Nick Littlemore.
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Release and Reception"Origin of Love" was released as a single in 2012, a year after its album's release.
- Although it did not chart as highly as Mika's previous work, the song was received positively by the public and critics alike, with many praising its poetic and philosophical lyrics and catchy rhythm.
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Music VideoThe music video accompanying the song is directed by renowned filmmaker Cristián Jiménez.
- The video features a stylized animated representation of Mika narrating the story told in the song.
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Live Performances and CoversMika has performed "Origin of Love" live on numerous occasions, often receiving favorable reviews.
- Several artists have covered the song, evidence of its enduring popularity and influence.
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