Baby, you got my head up under water
Holding my breath, it’s getting harder to do
28 hours I been waiting for you
Got you all in my veins, I’m feining, baby
Got me feeling crazy, I’m a little hazy
All I need is a taste, I need it, baby
Every time you walk away
You-you-you know what to do
One more night and I’ll have to be sedated
Girl, I’m faded, ooh, you got me, baby
You-you-you know what to do
One more night and I’ll have to be sedated
Girl, I’m faded, sedated
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh, sedated
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh, sedated
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh
Got me on my knees like you’re my religion
Can trust me, I need supervision (Yeah)
Ain’t no controlling what I’m feeling
Controlling what I’m feeling, feeling
Got you all in my veins, I’m feining, baby
Got me feeling crazy, I’m a little hazy
All I need is a taste, I need it, baby
Every time you walk away
You-You-You know what to do
One more night and I’ll have to be sedated
Girl, I’m faded, ooh, you got me, baby
You-you-you know what to do
One more night and I’ll have to be sedated
Girl, I’m faded, sedated (Oh, baby)
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh, got me sedated, yeah
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh (Girl, give me what I want, yeah, ooh)
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh, sedated (Oh, whoa)
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh (Yeah, whoa)
Girl, sedated
Sedated
Sedated
I’ll have to be sedated
Sedated
Sedated
Sedated
Sedated
You-you-you know what to do
One more night and I’ll have to be sedated
Girl, I’m faded
You-you-you know what to do
One more night and I’ll have to be sedated
Girl, I’m faded, sedated
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh, sedated (Ooh)
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh (Ooh)
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh, sedated (Ooh)
Woo-ooh-ooh-ooh (Ooh)
Exploring Emotional Intensity in “Sedated”
Chris Brown’s “Sedated” delves into the overwhelming, intoxicating effects of love and desire. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of being consumed by longing, likening the experience to being under water and unable to breathe without the presence of a loved one. The repeated mention of needing to be “sedated” highlights the emotional turbulence and the almost addictive nature of his feelings. The song masterfully balances vulnerability and passion, using metaphors such as love flowing through veins and craving a “taste” to capture the depth of this yearning.
The Allure of Vulnerability
Brown’s vocals and melodic choices amplify the song’s central theme: the struggle to maintain composure when faced with overwhelming attraction. The confessional tone reveals a sense of surrender, as he admits to needing “supervision” and feeling out of control. The hook, with its hypnotic repetition, mirrors the cyclical and consuming nature of desire, making “Sedated” resonate with anyone who’s ever felt powerless in the face of intense emotion.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Release Year: 2024