Obsession

Army of Lovers

About Obsession

Obsession is a 1991 song recorded by Swedish band Army of Lovers. It is one of their most well-known songs and scored chart success across Europe. The single was released as the second single from their second album, Massive Luxury Overdose and went to number 1 in both the radio and the dance charts in Sweden. "Obsession" also peaked at number 2 in the Netherlands, number 4 in Belgium, number 7 in Austria and Germany, and number 9 in Finland. On the Eurochart Hot 100, it reached number 29. The lyrics are written by Alexander Bard and Anders Wollbeck and the song is in part inspired by Laurie Anderson's 1981 song "O Superman". In 1992, they re-released the single exclusively for the U. S and includes remixes only found in this version. It got released in September, exactly a year apart from the original release, and went to number 11 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. 


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Obsession

I could wait night and day
Sigh your name when I pray
In my heart night and day
Til you come my way
I could wait night and day
Be the sky blue or gray
In my heart night and day
For your love to stay

Obsession

You got that magic in your eyes
Shining wherever you go
Through a lover's paradise
Trust every sign when I'm so
Close to where my heart belongs
Like in heaven

I could wait night and day
Sigh your name when I pray
In my heart night and day
Til you come my way
I could wait night and day
Be the sky blue or gray
In my heart night and day
For your love to stay

Obsession

I can't help falling into a trance
Losing my senses I know
You're my hero in advance
Trust every sign when I'm so
Close to where my heart belongs
Like in heaven

I could wait night and day
Sigh your name when I pray
In my heart night and day
Til you come my way
I could wait night and day
Be the sky blue or gray
In my heart night and day
For your love to stay

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Obsession

There ain't no promises
Ain't no commitments
But how cruel can love be
How cruel to a broken heart like mine
There ain't no right
There ain't no wrong
but as long as hope survives
I'll stay alive

I could wait night and day
Sigh your name when I pray
In my heart night and day
Til you come my way
I could wait night and day
Be the sky blue or gray
In my heart night and day
For your love to stay

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Army of Lovers

Army of Lovers is a Swedish dance music group formed in 1987. more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER BENGT MAGNUS BARD, ANDERS WILHELM WOLLBECK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Genre
"Obsession" by Army of Lovers is a song that falls under the genres synth-pop, dance-pop, and Eurodance.
Album
The song is from the album 'Massive Luxury Overdose', which was released in 1991.
Music Video
The official music video for "Obsession" has a dramatic aesthetic, featuring the members of Army of Lovers in elaborate outfits and make-up.
Charts
The song achieved significant chart success in Europe, reaching the top 10 in numerous countries like Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Band Members
During the release of "Obsession," the members of Army of Lovers were Alexander Bard, Jean-Pierre Barda, and Camilla Henemark.
Musical Style
The song is known for its catchy Liberace-inspired musical style, combined with heavy synthesizers and a strong dance beat.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Obsession" explore themes of unquenchable desire and fixation towards a person.
Background Vocals
La Camilla, one of the band's members, offers deeper, spoken-word style vocalizations in the song, while others provide the main vocals.
Army of Lovers
The band was known for its outrageous style, flamboyant outfits, and blatantly sexual, over-the-top videos and performances, many of which are showcased in "Obsession".
Cover Version
The song was later covered by the electronic band Monolithic, on a tribute album to Army of Lovers.
Critical Response
The song was praised for its infectious beat and its mixture of campy theatrics with dance-pop sounds.
BPM
The Beats per Minute (BPM) of the song 'Obsession' is approximately 132, which makes it perfect for dancing.
Re-release
The album 'Massive Luxury Overdose' was re-released in the US in 1992, with "Obsession" being one of the standout tracks.

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