A blue square to numb the pain
white hexagons to accelerate
swallow yellow to relax
whiskey and a green one to forget the past

Speak to me now,
won't you put your guns in the ground?
Let's sing till our voices break the sound

Doctors say that I'm insane
while rectangles now to concentrate
another yellow to relax
scribbled down solutions to erase the past

Got me feeling like an outsider
They're in her drawer
but she says she doesn't take em
Got me feeling like an outsider
They're in her drawer
but she does not take em all
Oh no now we've all been diagnosed
oh no I can not feel at all

Society creates symptoms;
the system medicates them
(there is no progress in a cure,
they've got their eyes on the return
it came from our own hand
to squeeze the last survivor)

Kiss me baby, make it better, kiss me baby
you can make it better
Would you, would you ever?
Could you, could you ever?
(watch your life through a screen)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "In Her Drawer" by RX Bandits are about the abusive use of prescription drugs as a form of escapism from reality. The song alludes to the various drugs consumed by an individual in order to numb their pain, increase their energy or relaxation, and ultimately forget their past. The lyrics mention the different colored pills that are swallowed and how they affect the person's mental state. The individual's dependency on these drugs is seen as a form of psychological breakdown, as the doctors diagnose them as insane for their pill use.

The chorus of the song highlights the pain and loneliness that is felt when someone is dependent on drugs. The mention of "they're in her drawer, but she does not take them all" suggests that the individual is still struggling to control their pill use, even though they are trying to limit themselves. The lyrics call out for society to take responsibility for creating these symptoms and for the medical system to not just medicate them, but focus on finding a cure. The final lines of the chorus speak to the sense of isolation and detachment that is felt when one becomes too reliant on drugs.

The song is a commentary on the larger societal issue of drug dependencies and the role of capitalism in the healthcare system. The lyrics suggest that people are using these drugs to escape from the reality of their struggles, but that ultimately this creates a cycle of misery that is difficult to break. RX Bandits delivers a powerful message through their lyrics that highlights the social and psychological impact of drug addiction.

Line by Line Meaning

A blue square to numb the pain
Taking drugs to ignore the sadness or hard times that come with life

white hexagons to accelerate
Taking drugs to increase productivity, energy or performance

swallow yellow to relax
Taking drugs to feel relaxed, calm or relieved from anxiety

whiskey and a green one to forget the past
Taking drugs and alcohol to forget or erase bad memories

Speak to me now, won't you put your guns in the ground? Let's sing till our voices break the sound
Instruments of violence/shooting are useless and harmful, and music can unite and sound can convey powerful emotion

Doctors say that I'm insane
Having someone label you with a mental condition without understanding or listening to your thoughts and emotions

while rectangles now to concentrate another yellow to relax scribbled down solutions to erase the past
Taking drugs to focus, to deal with anxieties or stress, and to write down or find solutions for dealing with the past

Got me feeling like an outsider They're in her drawer but she says she doesn't take em Got me feeling like an outsider They're in her drawer but she does not take em all Oh no now we've all been diagnosed oh no I can not feel at all
Feeling alone and different, recognizing that painkillers are present and available but not always used or successful, awareness that a society may over-diagnose and offer little real help

Society creates symptoms; the system medicates them (there is no progress in a cure, they've got their eyes on the return it came from our own hand to squeeze the last survivor)
Society can create or instigate problems, through structures or pressures, which then the medical system tries to solve or monetize with treatments rather than long-term solutions. And this cycle can lead to exploitation rather than genuinely helping people

Kiss me baby, make it better, kiss me baby you can make it better Would you, would you ever? Could you, could you ever? (watch your life through a screen)
Seeking the comfort and connection of human touch and relationships, contrasting with the detachment and artificiality of watching life through technology or screens

Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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