Self Control by Bebe Rexha

You are going to listen to a song called Self-Control,
What words/phrases do you expect to hear?

The first line is “Got no self-control”.
Which words come to mind now?

cigarettes and alcohol
gambling
no willpower
one can turn into 1000
pitiful
predictable
illogical
I'm gone
I’m lost
I tried to quit
I'm giving up
I'm craving
I’m addicted to
I can't say no
I want it all
I lose control
1) Did you come up with any of these when you were guessing the words?
2) Most of the following words are related to addictions in some way. Can you explain how?

cigarettes and alcohol
gambling
no willpower
one can turn into 1000
pitiful
predictable
illogical
I'm gone
I’m lost
I tried to quit
I'm giving up
I'm craving
I’m addicted to
I can't say no
I want it all
I lose control
Which word/phrase means:
making people feel sympathy/pity
the ability to control your own thoughts and behavior
happening or behaving in a way that you expect
Transform into
Want very much
Stop doing something/behaving in a particular way
unable to stop doing something as a habit (e.g. taking drugs)
To be out / to run away / to die / to be lost / to disappear
Playing games like poker, roulette, making bets on horses/sports

cigarettes and alcohol
gambling
no willpower
one can turn into 1000
pitiful predictable
illogical
I'm gone
I’m lost
I tried to quit
I'm giving up
I'm craving
I’m addicted to
I can't say no
I want it all
I lose control
Listen to a song. Tick the words you hear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35J1ajlqvlI

There were 4 extra words/phrases that were not in the song:
gambling,
no willpower,
I’m lost,
I’m addicted to;
What’s the singer (the character from the song) addicted to?

THESE ARE SOME QUOTES FROM THE SONG
when it comes to you I can't say no
When I get your call, I'm out the door, not a minute more
One little touch and I'm gone
I'm craving you
Is this love she is singing about? Or it this an obsession/an addiction?

SPEAKING. ADDICTIONS
Have you got self-control or do you lose control when it comes to
Chocolate
coffee
fast food / chips (Am) =crisps (Br)
sunflower seeds
popping bubble wrap
smoking at parties
binge-watching
playing PC games
social networks
checking your Instagram
__________

Are there any other things you crave/can’t give up?
Do you know any people whose passion turned into obsession/addiction?
Do you know any people who managed to quit/give up smoking or gambling? What helped them to kick the habit?
Are addictions illogical or predictable?
Do you think children should be tested for potential addictions?
Do you find addicts pitiful?

REVISION
Which word/phrase means:
making people feel sympathy/pity
the ability to control your own thoughts and behavior
happening or behaving in a way that you expect
Transform into
Want very much
Stop doing something/behaving in a particular way
unable to stop doing something as a habit (e.g. taking drugs)
To be out / to run away / to die / to be lost / to disappear
Playing games like poker, roulette, making bets on horses/sports