Chain Reaction
Love's Electric Dance: Diana Ross's Chain Reaction Revealed
Lyrics
You took a mystery and made me want it
You introduced a mysterious element into my life and made me desire it.
You got a pedestal and put me on it
You elevated me, putting me on a pedestal.
You made me love you out of feeling nothing
You made me fall in love when I had no emotional connection.
Something that you do
Refers to an action or quality that captivates the speaker.
Oh, and I was there, not dancing with anyone
The speaker was present but not engaged with others, possibly focused on the person mentioned.
You took a little, then you took me over
You took a small amount and then completely captivated me.
You set your mark on stealing my heart away
You left a lasting impression by stealing my heart.
Crying, trying, anything for you
Expressing emotional efforts, including crying and trying, done for the person mentioned.
I'm in the middle of a chain reaction (chain reaction)
The speaker is in the midst of a powerful emotional response or situation, possibly love.
You give me all the after-midnight action (don't pass me by)
The person brings excitement and action into the speaker's life, especially after midnight.
I want to get you where I can let you make
Desire to bring the person closer to experience love intimately.
All that love to me
Desire for the person to express love physically.
I'm on a journey for the inspiration (inspiration)
The speaker is on a quest for inspiration.
To anywhere and there ain't no salvation (don't make me cry)
No salvation implies a challenging situation or difficulty in finding what the speaker seeks.
I need you to get me nearer to you
The speaker needs the person to bring them closer for emotional liberation.
So you can set me free
The person's actions can set the speaker free emotionally.
We talk about love, love, love
Repetition emphasizes the central theme of discussing love.
We talk about love
-We talk about love, love, love
-We talk about love
-You make me tremble when your hand moves lower (in love)
The person's touch creates excitement and anticipation.
You taste a little then you swallow slower (in love, in love)
Describes savoring the moment of love.
Nature has a way of yielding treasure
Nature provides valuable experiences, likening love to a treasure.
Pleasure made for you, oh
Pleasure is tailored for the person mentioned.
You gotta plan, your future is on the run
Planning for the future is on the move.
Shine a light for the whole world over
Shining a light globally, possibly seeking attention or recognition.
You never find your love if you hide away
Love can't be found if one avoids engagement.
Crying, dying, all you gotta do is
Expressing emotional turmoil, including crying and dying, and urging action.
Get in the middle of a chain reaction (chain reaction)
Being in the midst of a powerful emotional response or situation, possibly repeating the theme.
You get a medal when you're lost in action (don't pass me by)
Awarding recognition for being actively engaged, possibly in love.
I want to get your love all ready (come love with me)
Desire to prepare for the intense pleasure and excitement of love.
For the sweet sensation, instant radiation
Anticipation of immediate and intense emotional impact.
You let me hold you for the first explosion (first explosion)
Sharing a moment of intense emotion, possibly the beginning of a romantic relationship.
We get a picture of our love in motion (don't make me cry)
Creating a lasting image of their love in motion.
My arms will cover, my lips will smother you
Expressing physical affection and protection.
With no more left to say
When words fail, physical actions and expressions of love remain.
We talk about love, love, love
Repetition emphasizes the central theme of discussing love.
We talk about love
-You let me hold you for the first explosion (chain reaction)
-My arms will cover you
-All you gotta do
Reiterating the action needed to be in the midst of a powerful emotional response or situation.
(You get in the middle of a chain reaction) a chain reaction
Repetition of earlier lines, possibly for emphasis or stylistic reasons.
(You get a medal when you're lost in action) don't pass me by
-(I want to get your love all ready) said, love with me
-(For the sweet sensation, instant radiation) oh, oh
-(You let me hold you for the first explosion) the first explosion
-(We get a picture of our love in motion) your crazy love
-(My arms will cover, my lips will smother you)
-(With no more left to say) all you gotta do
-(Get in the middle of a chain reaction) a chain reaction
-(You get a medal when you're lost in action) don't pass me by
-(I want to get your love so ready) come love with me
-(For the sweet sensation, instant radiation) oh, oh
-(You let me hold you for the first explosion) the first explosion
-(We get a picture of our love in motion)
-
Comment