About The Song
“Hooked on a Feeling” is a song written by Mark James and popularized by the Swedish pop rock group Blue Swede in 1973. The Blue Swede version includes the well-known “ooga chaka” introduction, which was not originally part of the song. This addition was inspired by Jonathan King’s 1971 cover of the song, which borrowed the chant from Johnny Preston’s original recording of “Running Bear”. Blue Swede’s version was released as a single and became their most successful song, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in 1974.
While the lyrics of the song do not contain specific meaning, they convey the speaker’s emotions about a relationship, describing a strong, obsessive feeling for someone. This interpretation is supported by the chorus, which repeats the line “I can’t stop – I’m hooked on a feeling.” The song’s upbeat tone and catchy melody contribute to its enduring popularity.
Lyrics
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
Ooga-chaka, ooga-ooga
I can't stop this feeling
Deep inside of me
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
Lips as sweet as candy
Its taste is on my mind
Girl, you got me thirsty
For another cup of wine
Got a bug from you girl
But I don't need no cure
I'll just stay a victim
If I can for sure
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up girl
Yeah, you turn me on
I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
And I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I'm hooked on a feeling