Some songs aren’t just meant to be heard — they’re meant to be felt. There are tracks that awaken old memories, stir buried emotions, and express what words alone often fail to say. That’s exactly the effect of Addicted to the Way You Love Me, the latest release from Italo-Brazilian artist EMS. It’s a powerful and heartfelt track built on a solid Pop Rock foundation, with subtle R&B influences and lyrics that speak directly to the experience of love, surrender, and longing.
EMS, who has lived in London for over 14 years, has been writing songs and poetry since he was a child. Not professionally, but as a personal form of expression — something that came naturally during quiet moments in life, as a way to process emotion, find clarity, or simply create. While many kids were playing outside or trading collectibles, EMS was filling notebooks with verses and lyrics. These early, spontaneous creations helped shape the emotional depth that now pours into his songs — especially in Addicted to the Way You Love Me.
EMS was born and raised in Limeira, a city in the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil — a region known for its strong industrial culture, where many young people learn early on to balance work and school. It was in this environment that he developed the focus and emotional awareness that now define his artistic voice. Limeira also hosts one of the most important branches of Copersucar, the company that played a key role in launching the career of Emerson Fittipaldi, the legendary Formula 1 world champion. Surrounded by industry, stories of resilience, and determination, EMS gathered many of the references that would shape his songwriting in the years to come.
As a teenager, he dated a girl from the neighboring city of Americana — a place famous for its textile factories and its unique history, having been founded by American immigrants who fled the U.S. Civil War. Every weekend, he’d travel to see her, and they would spend time together going to the movies, walking through parks, dancing in nightclubs, or enjoying time with friends. In the summer, these weekends became even more special: it was common for couples and groups of friends to rent beach houses during the holiday break, when most factories closed for collective vacation.
It was during one of those trips — surrounded by heat, youth, and real-life memories being made — that Addicted to the Way You Love Me was born. After a lively Christmas celebration filled with laughter, music, and dancing, the night took a turn when a friend, drunk, jumped into the pool and nearly drowned. EMS, who had only had a mild dark beer, remained sober and calm, helping to resolve the situation. He also took care of his girlfriend, who was restless and insisted on going for a swim despite the risk. Gently, he made her a passionfruit juice and convinced her to lie down and rest.
But he didn’t sleep. Instead, he sat down at a desk beside the bed, with a strong cup of coffee and a blank notebook in front of him. The night outside still carried the energy of the celebration, but inside, there was quiet — just the sound of her peaceful breathing and the feeling that something needed to be written. In that early morning, somewhere between Christmas and New Year’s, the first verses of the song came to life.
The next day, he was woken by a kiss. She was smiling, notebook in hand, reading what he had written. “It’s beautiful,” she said. In that moment, Addicted to the Way You Love Me wasn’t just a draft or an idea anymore. It was a living song. A piece of real memory, turned into music.
The lyrics are full of vivid, honest imagery, capturing the kind of love that is both grounding and chaotic. Lines like “You walk in, and the world turns slow” and “You’re the thrill I chase, the calm I crave” reveal how desire and comfort can coexist. The chorus feels like a spontaneous confession:
“I’m addicted to the way you love me / It’s a fire that owns me, slow and lovely.”
In the spoken-word bridge, which reflects subtle R&B influence, EMS shifts the mood and delivers raw emotion:
“You’re the hit I take, the high I trust / This ain’t just lust—it’s soul and wildfire.”
This isn’t just romance — it’s identity. It’s something that doesn’t ask to be cured.
Addicted to the Way You Love Me is for anyone who has ever gotten lost — and found — in someone else. For those who’ve lived a love that defies explanation. It’s a song that resonates because it was born from something real. Not just a studio session. A lived moment.
This isn’t just a track for background listening. It’s a soundtrack for remembering. For feeling. For replaying. You might catch yourself smiling alone, thinking of someone. Or maybe you’ll feel the urge to send it to someone with the words, “this reminded me of you.” The song is available on all digital platforms — and the best way to listen is slowly, without rush, with your heart wide open.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2VL8J0I10frgqgXg1pvQqZ? si=Qk68u8z0QP6YsZSrnUbN3w
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/addicted-to-the-way-you-love-me- single/1816728637
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=gn_O5kzMmxA&si=Bjbi6M4TQtY-BsiJ
Smart Link: https://iamasik.github.io/EMS/