Icehouse - My Obsession Lyrics






I used to be the one who made you feel
So safe and strong
I could always make it right
When everything was going wrong
I don't know why it seems
So different now
I'm on my own
And I don't know what it is
That scares me when I'm all alone
I can't believe that everyone I know
Would lie to me
When they all tell me that I'm not the man
I used to be
Don't want to hear about the things
That I already know
You've got to say it isn't so
Oh no, it's the...

[Chorus:]
The ghost of you that gets me every time
Just won't let go until it brings me down
I try to hide it but there's only one
My obsession is you

Yeah, my friends all turn away
They tell me not to waste my time
They say they just don't understand
How anyone could be so blind
And there's one thing you can't change
Forget about her now you know she's gone
Hey boy, that girl is just no good
She's only gonna do you harm

So I watch the hours turn
Until I lose the last lony roy of light
And I know I can't pretend
Those shadows won't come out tonight

[Chorus]





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  1. A.... ....

    Quality Australian Music.
    Doesn’t get better than this.

  2. G.... ....

    I used to be the one who made you feel so safe and strong
    I could always make it right when everything was going wrong
    I don't know why it seems no different now I'm on my own
    And I don't know what it is that scares me when I'm all alone
    I can't believe that everyone I know would lie to me
    When they all tell me that I'm not the man I used to be
    Don't want to hear about the things that I already know
    You've got to say it isn't so, oh no, it's the
    The ghost of you that gets me every time
    (My obsession)
    Just won't let go until it brings me down
    (My obsession)
    I try to hide it but there's only one and my obsession is you
    (My obsession)
    The little things you used to do and say
    (My obsession)
    Break every moment of my night and day
    (My obsession)
    Believe me darling, oh, you know it's true
    (My obsession)
    And my obsession is you

    Yeah, my friends all turn away
    They tell me not to waste my time
    They say they just don't understand
    How anyone could be so blind
    And there's one thing you can't change
    Forget about her now you know she's gone
    Hey boy, that girl is just no good
    She's only gonna do you harm
    So I watch the hours turn
    Until I lose the last long ray of light
    And I know I can't pretend
    Those shadows won't come out tonight
    I can't believe that everyone I know would lie to me
    When they all tell me that I'm not the man I used to be
    Don't want to hear about the things that I already know
    You've got to say it isn't so, oh no, it's the
    The ghost of you that gets me every time
    (My obsession)
    Just won't let go until it brings me down
    (My obsession)
    I try to hide it but there's only one
    (My obsession)
    And my obsession is you
    The little things you used to do and say
    (My obsession)
    Break every moment of my night and day
    (My obsession)
    Believe me darling oh you know it's true
    (My obsession)
    And my obsession is you
    The ghost of you that gets me every time
    (My obsession)
    Just won't let go until it brings me down
    (My obsession)
    I try to hide it but there's only one
    (My obsession)
    And my obsession is you
    (My obsession is you)
    The little things you used to do and say
    (My obsession is you)
    Break every moment of my night and day
    (My obsession is you)
    Believe me darling, oh, you know it's true
    (My obsession is you)
    And my obsession is you yeah, you yeah
    The ghost of you that gets me every time
    (My obsession)
    Just won't let go until it brings me down
    (My obsession)
    I try to hide it but there's only one
    (My obsession)
    And my obsession is you

  3. l.... v....

    👌👏👏👏

  4. T.... K....

    I could listen to Icehouse for hours...they makes me so happy. I wouldn't be mad if it was my alarm to wake up every morning. Brings me back to the 80s that I never lived in

    T.... K....

    A magical time the 80s. Best 10 years of my life 👍

  5. J.... M....

    My favourite ice house EVER

  6. J.... N....

    Kd os brasileiros gente???

  7. L.... d....

    Temazo este, muy exquisito, suave y cadencioso, me gustaría bailarlo con tigo, porque yo tengo la receta que se necesita para sacarse la obsesión del uno por el otro...Se termina la obsesión y se descubre el verdadero amor....Venga pues no muerdo, y no es chiste, si ya se que me ve....

  8. C.... M....

    I would say Eskimo Joe where influenced from Icehouse

  9. M.... N....

    Sorry, 80 to 100 years

  10. M.... N....

    Your wondering is not unusual

  11. M.... N....

    I do say, the real live truth (like in russia)

  12. M.... N....

    Please take it easy

  13. M.... N....

    Linage is stolen

  14. M.... N....

    Do wait

  15. M.... N....

    csar nicholas

  16. A.... S....

    Grandes los 80!!

  17. P.... L....

    Between this and touch the fire my 2 favourite songs! Iva rocks!

  18. b.... e....

    Good times!!

  19. R.... R....

    Good memories. Amazing song. I feel it into my mind and in my soul. Beautiful song. Wonder melodies. I love all these songs of Icehouse

  20. M.... M....

    Love Icehouse all there music fantastic 80s band 😘🎤🎤

  21. M.... R....

    Thank you for this one ! Iva sings this with such feeling ! so cute !

  22. A.... H....

    Who remembers watching this Saturday morning on Rage? Rage is about the only TV program that has not changed much since way back then.

  23. g.... ....

    How good is Ice house? How good are mullets?

  24. S.... S....

    Some can really rock a mullet! Mullets come back petition please sign below👍2019

  25. K.... R....

    WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! I CAN LISTEN TO THIS AND ENJOY ALL DAY LONG!

  26. M.... B....

    You 💕

    M.... B....

    Mj B and you💕

  27. r.... ....

    This is the music my wife and I used to hear when we were dating 30 year ago! After 30 years, both our marriage and the music that was part of our nights remain solid.

    r.... ....

    reyramos66 I’m certainly not known for romance, but this comment warmed my heart. Good for you!

  28. t.... f....

    I am from Argentina, my adolescence in the 80s was crowned by this music. I can't believe that what is said to be successful today is real shit. There are no lyrics, no melodies, everything is image, no talent, just pose before the camera. I collect in my notebook all that wonderful music, it is an invaluable treasure, at least for me. The 80s will continue to live in our hearts, I'm sure of that. Thank you for sharing Icehouse. Greetings from the end of the world.

    t.... f....

    Have to agree with you, this music is timeless and for those who experienced the 80s, a real treasure. Greetings from another side of the world 🇮🇪👋

  29. b.... T....

    Amazing delivery amazing songs where did these times go..
    Wish we where in the 80s

  30. M.... R....

    Love this song and video!

  31. K.... S....

    Yes the 👻 gets me every time

  32. 1.... ....

    I'm a New icehouse fan.

  33. S.... V....

    what happened to ICEHOUSE CLASSIC

  34. B.... B....

    It's difficult to believe that Iva Davies is only 32 years of age here. Damn he looks way older.

    B.... B....

    Shhh ✌️✌️

    B.... B....

    That's the 80s for you. Grown man making pop music who look far older. Huey Lewis and Phil Collins are two other examples.

  35. J.... M....

    My favourite song from icehouse 💜🎶🎵💜🇦🇺

  36. K.... S....

    My favourite Icehouse song....so many memories.

  37. L.... R....

    Legend of music in the 80's and still listening...

  38. 8.... ....

    Those guys had style, art, and street alongside everyman-ness

  39. W.... ....

    Heard this while shopping at Coles over the speakers. I had to stop & listen. Great song. Great memories.

  40. p.... d....

    Love it 😍

  41. V.... D....

    ..... so what are you doing about it?

  42. B.... g....

    Great song-never gets old 🎼

  43. G.... P....

    I seen these guys when they were called the flowers

  44. G.... P....

    You think England got royalty

  45. G.... P....

    Lord iva

    G.... P....

    ✌️😎

  46. k.... s....

    美しいメロディに熱いヴォーカル。
    アルバムの中で一番好きな曲です。

  47. F.... ....

    love it

  48. C.... S....

    I'll fuck you right up I swesr

  49. C.... S....

    Fuck off and leave me alone you stupid pathetic evil cars

  50. J.... T....

    Great pop music, simple as that. Nothing today compares.

  51. S.... ....

    Top quality song

  52. r.... s....

    Super!!!

  53. R.... A....

    great song is my favorite

  54. M.... R....

    Sing your heart out baby ❤️💜

  55. B.... H....

    The ghost of you.....

  56. R.... V....

    Icehouse the best😘

  57. c.... F....

    Blimey. There's no comparison to the lyrics of songs like this to nowadays throw away shite songs!

  58. D.... D....

    Love everything about this song - Iva's voice, the production, the BV's, the band and especially the feeling you get when playing it loud! Same goes for 'Crazy' and 'No Promises'!

    D.... D....

    Totally agree with your comments about this song ... All the components work brilliantly ... Crazy and No Promises aren't bad songs, but I don't put them in the same category as My Obsession ... Icehouse's best song IMO ... Wayne

  59. c.... F....

    My favourite Icehouse song. Brilliant!

    c.... F....

    One of my favs aswell, have grown to love most of their songs. 🇮🇪

  60. D.... H....

    Sore these guys last night they are still really good although they did not play this song my obsession so I need to get my fix on what could be their best song

  61. M.... C....

    Love me some Iva!

  62. T.... R....

    legends! this flow is amazing. Great song, great band!

  63. S.... ....

    Para mi una de las mejores de icehouse junto con dusty pages

  64. A.... U....

    Icehouse baby

  65. T.... ....

    My Obsession is Iva Davies!!!!!!

  66. S.... O....

    Iva is my Hero!

  67. k.... g....

    I still have a soft spot for a good mullet and his was gorgeous!

    k.... g....

    He is one of the few that can truly pull it off.

  68. K.... W....

    Underrated track, iva can still sing what a legend the great man is

  69. J.... L....

    Australian Bands are the most UNDERRATED Talented Musicians in the whole Universe !

  70. n.... e....

    Me encanta

  71. U.... Q....

    un gran tema...como olvidarlo...eran tiempos de musica de pura clase...

  72. R.... H....

    Go the Aussie bands!!!

  73. R.... S....

    Wut m8 is this

  74. u.... ....

    Sweet soul music.

  75. W.... ....

    HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY ICEHOUSE!!! <333

  76. F.... B....

    Iva & Icehouse's Best Song ?
    My vote is Yes Yes Yes

    F.... B....

    Frank Bird Yes by far best song on the album.

  77. J.... ....

    the impact of an Icehouse song...its relentless

  78. I.... ....

    Real music real memories-80s child yeah!!

  79. D.... A....

    A great Aussie band: Icehouse. Me and my siblings enjoyed them a lot when we were young.

  80. A.... ....

    Unfortunately they no longer sing this live.

    A.... ....

    how do you know the band ice-house no longer sings that song live?

    A.... ....

    Jason Lee Probably because I have seen them live both 2016 & 2017 - both full concerts. No My Obsession.

    A.... ....

    @Aus80sRockRadio did you go to any ice-house concerts in the late 1980's
    or early, mid, late 1990's?

    A.... ....

    Jason Lee No unfortunately : (

  81. E.... E....

    This band is so fantastic. It's a pity that Icehouse has no more concerts in Germany ............ Iva Davis's voice always makes me dream That would be a dream to experience Icehouse live !!!!!!!

  82. W.... L....

    I tend to focused only on the music and that's about it, though if it's a girl singer or group, the focus just got expanded ♬♫♪♬♫( 😆😁😆hehehe)

  83. T.... S....

    Icehouse were a great band.

    T.... S....

    @*****
    Agreed!

    T.... S....

    Terra Sancta they still are a great band. .even in 2017

    T.... S....

    +Balvant Dullabh icehouse were a great band they stopped releasing great albums after Code Blue 1990

  84. i.... H....

    Icehouse rocks ,go aussie.

    i.... H....

    I’m am Australian and I was going see them at a winery in Queensland I ask a girl if she want to go because Hall n Oates was playing to but couldn’t afford it

  85. t.... ....

    What a mullet! they make em like that anymore..thank god

    t.... ....

    70s and 80s weren't about looks? You had "males" wearing lipstick and hairspray ffs Women wearing outfits they could barely fit!! so many untalented artists to go with those that could perform.You listen to ur Abba mate while you play with ur thinning mullet and piss off.

    t.... ....

    I like Icehouse, that's why I watched the video yeah, just noting the mullet, just calm down, I wont judge you if you still have one.

    t.... ....

    +Jason Ryan Hey don't diss The Pointers Sisters dude. They were a great trio.

    t.... ....

    I still have mine. not ashamed at all. every one my age is bald or gray, am keeping my youth as long as I can. I don't think anythings wrong with that. jmo.

    t.... ....

    jimmy d Get that bloody hair cut!

  86. B.... R....

    I love this song and I love the head flick Iva !!! You'll always haunt my childhood !!!

  87. T.... M....

    love this song❤

  88. j.... b....

    one of the best 80s band ever go icehouse flowers

  89. a.... ....

    Best ever..still

  90. J.... F....

    great song!!!!  Icehouse's best line-up . Iva, Simon, Bob, Steve, Andy and Paul.

  91. r.... J....

    fantastic song

  92. E.... M....

    Don't try to tame the mullet! Let it flow!!

    E.... M....

    🤣🤣🤣

  93. Y.... ....

    Brings back memories of being a young child in Melbourne. Would hear it on the radio when being driven to school.

  94. D.... G....

    Love the song, love the album ("Man of Colours"). TOTALLY ROCKS! I love to listen to this CD while road tripping in the USA.

    D.... G....

    David G. This album brings back great memories. This being my favourite "sing at the top of my voice" song!

    D.... G....

    Did you pick up any hitchhikers?

  95. A.... ....

    Love this song ... I have an Obsession ... But that's My Secret ... :)

    A.... ....

    Alicia13202 As OMD put it that was makes them worthwhile

    A.... ....

    Ditto x

  96. A.... Y....

    beautiful music!!! i love