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Under the Influence Lyrics by Vanity

Skin On Skin

1986

[Verse 1]
Some habits are too hard to break
You give in, then you're hooked on what you take
Why don't you come close?
I need an overdose
'Cause you've got me

[Chorus]
You've got me under the influence
Of a four-letter word on my mind
You've got me under the influence
And I'll do anything anytime

[Verse 2]
My empty nights, you fill them up
I don't know when to say I've had enough
Intoxicate me with every kiss you've got
I know I must be

[Chorus]
I must be under the influence
Of a four-letter word on my mind
You've got me under the influence
And I'll do anything anytime
I must be under the influence
Of a love that gets sweeter than wine
You've got me under the influence
And my willpower's so hard to find

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
You've got me under the influence
Of a four-letter word on my mind
You got me under the influence
And I'll do anything anytime
I must be under the influence
Of a love that gets sweeter than wine
You've got me under the influence
And my willpower's so hard to find

[Instrumental Break]

[Interlude]
You've got me under the influence (Influence)
You've got me under the influence (Influence)

[Chorus]
I must be under the influence
Of a love that gets sweeter than wine
You've got me under the influence
And my willpower's so hard to find
You've got me under the influence
Of a four-letter word on my mind
You've got me under the influence
And I'll do anything anytime
I must be under the influence
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About “Under the Influence” by Vanity

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"Under the Influence" appears on "Skin On Skin" in 1986.

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