You Burn Me Up I'm A Cigarette
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
You hold my hand I begin to sweat
You make me nervous
Ooh I'm nervous
It must be real bad karma
For this to be my dharma
With you
You burn me up I'm a cigarette
Life with you is a losers bet
You make me crazy
Ooh I'm going crazy
Your therapeutic antics
Well they really make me frantic
With you
Strategic interaction irreducible fraction
Terminal inaction and a bitter hostile faction
I'm getting anxious
I'm franxious
Transactional diseases are the only thing that pleases
We
You burn me up I'm a cigarette
Demanding my attention which you're not gonna get
What did the sage mean?
What had the sage seen?
Musical elation is my only consolation
Oh yeah
You burn me up I'm about to ignite
When you tell me you love me I give up this fight
I'm feeling put down my feelings shut down
I want rejuvenation from male emancipation
Strategic interaction terminal inaction
A bitter hostile faction irreducible fraction
Transactional diseases are the only thing that pleases
We
You Burn Me Up I'm A Cigarette
Daryl Hall's 'You Burn Me Up I'm A Cigarette' stands as a defining track from his early solo career, capturing the raw vulnerability and rhythmic groove that would characterize his later success. Released alongside hits like 'You Make My Dreams,' the song showcases Hall's signature ability to blend soulful vocals with an infectious dance beat, establishing him as a key figure in the 1980s adult contemporary and R&B landscape. While often associated with his work on 'Sisters' and 'Solid Gold,' this recording highlights his transition from the Hall & Oates era to a more personal, emotive style. The track remains a staple of his discography, celebrated for its catchy melody and Hall's distinctive vocal delivery that balances warmth with a touch of melancholy, cementing his status as a beloved figure in American pop music.