Stockholm Syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome

One Direction - Stockholm Syndrome Lyrics

This piece can be seen as an exploration of emotional entanglement and dependency in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist feels trapped yet comfortable in this love, akin to the psychological phenomenon known as Stockholm Syndrome… Read more

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Stockholm Syndrome Lyrics

Who's that shadow holding me hostage?
I've been here for days
Who's this whisper telling me
That I'm never gonna get away?
I know they'll be coming to find me soon
But I fear I'm getting used to
Being held by you

Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh

Who's this man that's holding your hand
And talking 'bout your eyes? (oh oh-oh)
Used to sing about bein' free
But now he's changed his mind (oh oh-oh)
I know they'll be comin' to find me soon
But my Stockholm syndrome is in your room
Yeah, I fell for you

Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh

All my life I've been on my own
I use a light to guide me home
But now together we're alone
And there's no other place I'd ever wanna go (go)

Baby, look what you've done (to me)

Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, look what you've done now
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh
Baby, look what you've done to me
Baby, you've got me tied down
Baby, I'll never leave
If you keep holding me this way, oh oh-oh

(Look what you've done to me)
(Baby, look what you)
Baby, look what you've done
(To me)
(Baby, look what you)
Baby, look what you've done to me

Writer(s): Julian Colin Bunetta, Johan Jens Erik Carlsson, John Henry Ryan, Edward Harry Styles
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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What is the Meaning of Stockholm Syndrome?

This piece can be seen as an exploration of emotional entanglement and dependency in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist feels trapped yet comfortable in this love, akin to the psychological phenomenon known as Stockholm Syndrome - where hostages develop an affectionate bond with their captors. Lines such as "Baby, I'll never leave if you keep holding me this way" reflect a paradoxical situation where captivity feels like freedom, and love becomes a form of beautiful imprisonment. The protagonist's struggle between wanting to break free and longing for this entrapping affection forms the crux of the song's thematic essence. #EmotionalDependency #ParadoxOfLove

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