“Take my hand and spin me”: Olly Alexander yearns for affection in “Dizzy” lyrics

As one of the most anticipated songs of the year, the pressure has been on the United Kingdom’s Olly Alexander. Olly was internally picked by the BBC and, shortly after the announcement, he promised a banger, which finally dropped on March 1. Inspired by the Pet Shop Boys and serving a distinct 80s vibe, the pop anthem is definitely one to dance to. But it’s not just a bop. As Olly wrote on Twitter, it’s “about an overwhelming feeling of love for somebody that’s so intense it turns your world upside down.”

Does that come through in the “Dizzy” lyrics? Let’s have a look…and sing along in the process.

Scroll down to read the “Dizzy” lyrics

United Kingdom at Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander with “Dizzy”

As a Brit nominee with two number one albums, Olly Alexander is one of the most revered young artists in the United Kingdom. He started making his name in the mid-00s with electro-pop, along with his former bandmates from Years & Years. British Eurofans have long hoped that he would consider representing the UK at Eurovision, including during a period in 2022 when it was heavily rumoured he’d been selected, before Sam Ryder was ultimately announced. 

Back in December, fans were utterly delighted when Olly was revealed as the British act during the final of one of the BBC’s flagship shows Strictly Come Dancing. Olly then revealed that he had wanted to do Eurovision back in 2022, but said the timing wasn’t quite right. Once he crafted “Dizzy” with British songwriter and producer Danny L Harle, he knew this was the time. And so did the BBC: they picked him from a competitive field in the summer of 2023.

What do the “Dizzy” lyrics mean?

Olly Alexander is a queer icon in the UK and beyond, and has never been shy about making songs about love, affection and infatuation with other men. Songs like “Starstruck” delved into the majestic feeling of being with someone and adoring them. “Sweet Talker” (with Swedish star Galantis) and “If You’re Over Me” talk about the other side of a relationship when things go wrong. Despite the sadder themes, they both remain bangers. 

So it’s no surprise that Olly has written about love once again. “Dizzy” is a nostalgic piece, with Olly’s distinctive vocals luring you in from the beginning.

“Time has frozen, all memories lost”

The “Dizzy” lyrics revolve around Olly being so enamoured with his lover that their kisses literally make him dizzy. There are references to time throughout. Sometimes it’s frozen, because Olly is so lost in the moment. At other times he’s desperate to rewind and start from the beginning. The latter may explain the repetition of the chorus so early in the song: Olly wants to stop, start over and feel that sensation again.

“Will you take my hand and spin me, round and round until the moment never ends?”

As if it it isn’t enough to be dazed by love, Olly says he wants to be spun round and round. He wants to sink deeper into the feeling, pulling his partner with him. In the bridge, he repeats, “There isn’t an end, there isn’t a start, I don’t wanna stop, I can’t go too far” — this embrace will last forever and he never wants to be pulled away. 

“Dizzy” lyrics — Olly Alexander (United Kingdom Eurovision 2024)

Songwriter (music and lyrics): Olly Alexander & Danny L Harle

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