An Unhealthy Obsession | Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

An Unhealthy Obsession
Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra Lyrics


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They call it creeping, I say loving, it's the only way for me
Filling out papers, signing waivers but I stay outside his reach
I name your mother and your father and the first pet that you keep
I know your favourite place to dine at when your cheque comes in each week
I know you do your wash on Sundays and you separate your whites
And that your car needs a new tire 'cos last week I laid those spikes
I've got a million polaroids with all the dates penned in red ink
I sneak a walkie-talky in your room to listen to you sleep

You just don't know it yet but you love me and I love you the same
One day we'll have a pretty wedding and I'll be your everything
We'll be together, yes forever, we will never ever part
Oh you don't know it yet but baby I've already got your heart

Some call it stalking, I say walking just extremely close behind
I'm sure if I sat down and asked you, well you really wouldn't mind
You've got those eyes that drive me crazy, and I've got eyes to watch you sleep
I brought a pack lunch and some coffee for my stakeout in your tree... outside your house
Gotta be as quiet as a mouse, or else you'll call the police
And I'll get done for somethin' stupid like disturbance of the peace
And piece by piece I am collecting all the things you leave behind
And when you don't I rummage through your bins to see what I can find

You just don't know it yet but you love me and I love you the same
One day we'll have a pretty wedding and I'll be your everything

We'll be together, yes forever, we will never ever part
Oh you don't know it yet but baby I've already got your heart


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blake Robinson's "An Unhealthy Obsession" describe a person who is clearly fixated on someone else to an alarming extent. The chorus reveals the singer's belief that they are already in love with this person, and that they will eventually marry them, even though the object of their affection is seemingly unaware of their existence.


The first verse sets the tone for the song, as it reveals that the singer knows everything about their target, including their parents' names, favourite restaurant, and laundry habits. The singer has even gone so far as to sabotage their target's car to make them more vulnerable. Additionally, the singer sneaks a walkie-talkie into the target's bedroom to listen to them sleep, indicating a deep level of obsession.


The second verse takes things further, as the singer describes how they "stalk" their target, though they prefer to call it "walking just extremely close behind." The singer sits in a tree outside the target's house, rummages through their bins, and collects items left behind to add to their collection. The chorus repeats that the singer is convinced that they love this person and that they will eventually be together, even if the target has no idea about their existence.


Overall, the lyrics suggest a dangerous level of obsession that could lead to potentially criminal behaviour. While the singer may believe that their actions are harmless or even romantic, the reality is quite different, and the lyrics should serve as a warning to anyone who may find themselves the target of such an unhealthy infatuation.


Line by Line Meaning

They call it creeping, I say loving, it's the only way for me
People call my behavior creepy, but I see it as an act of love. It's the only way for me to express my love for you.


Filling out papers, signing waivers but I stay outside his reach
I go to great lengths to keep my distance from you legally, but I still find ways to keep tabs on you.


I name your mother and your father and the first pet that you keep
I know your family and even the first pet you ever had.


I know your favourite place to dine at when your cheque comes in each week
I know where you like to eat out and when you usually get paid so I can plan my movements accordingly.


I know you do your wash on Sundays and you separate your whites
I know your laundry schedule and even your methodology.


And that your car needs a new tire 'cos last week I laid those spikes
I sabotaged your car by laying down nails so that you would need a new tire, and now I'm aware of when you will take it to the mechanic.


I've got a million polaroids with all the dates penned in red ink
I have a collection of a million photos of you, all with dates carefully recorded in red ink.


I sneak a walkie-talky in your room to listen to you sleep
I secretly listen to you sleep by placing a walkie-talkie in your room.


You just don't know it yet but you love me and I love you the same
You don't realize it yet, but we are meant to be together. I love you just as much as you should love me.


One day we'll have a pretty wedding and I'll be your everything
We will get married one day, and I will be everything you could ever want or need.


We'll be together, yes forever, we will never ever part
We will be together forever, and I will never let you go.


Oh you don't know it yet but baby I've already got your heart
You may not know it yet, but I already have your heart. You belong to me.


Some call it stalking, I say walking just extremely close behind
Some people call my actions stalking, but I see it as simply walking closely behind you.


I'm sure if I sat down and asked you, well you really wouldn't mind
I'm sure if I just asked you to be with me, you would say yes. You just haven't realized it yet.


You've got those eyes that drive me crazy, and I've got eyes to watch you sleep
I'm obsessed with your eyes, and I watch you while you sleep.


I brought a pack lunch and some coffee for my stakeout in your tree... outside your house
I brought some food and drink so I could watch you from the tree outside your house for an extended period of time.


Gotta be as quiet as a mouse, or else you'll call the police
I have to be careful not to make noise, otherwise you might call the police on me and ruin everything.


And I'll get done for somethin' stupid like disturbance of the peace
If I get caught, it will likely be for something minor like disturbing the peace.


And piece by piece I am collecting all the things you leave behind
I collect everything you leave behind, piece by piece, to further fuel my obsession.


And when you don't I rummage through your bins to see what I can find
When you don't leave anything behind, I go through your trash to satisfy my obsession.


Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Blake Robinson, Sandee Milroy

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