Medicine
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The penny's dropped, and gone inside ya
The scales have fallen from your eyes
The die is cast, you're in my sights
You can stay with me
Stay on safer ground
What you wanna do, you wanna fly
Back to my kind of medicine
It's what you want
Take my medicine
Making you strong
So take my medicine
It's a heavy pill
Take my medicine
You got the thrill
Take a bite of what I got ya
Bite down hard, you cannot break it
In your head, yes you'll be mine
Heartbeat searching for a life
You can stay with me
Stay on safer ground
What you wanna do, you wanna fly
Back to my kind of medicine
It's what you want
Take my medicine
Making you strong
So take my medicine
It's a heavy pill
Take my medicine
You got the thrill
The opening lines of НO///sé's song Medicine, "Open up and ram it down ya, The penny's dropped, and gone inside ya" carries a palpable sense of urgency and aggression. The singer is almost forcing the listener to consume their medicine or advice, which might have been denied or ignored in the past. The metaphorical language, like 'penny's dropped,' 'scales have fallen from your eyes,' and 'bite down hard, you cannot break it,’ all suggest that the singer represents a kind of awakening or enlightenment.
Throughout the song, НO///sé, who is also the songwriter, offers to be the listener's guide, providing the necessary medicine to strengthen them. When she sings, "Back to my kind of medicine, It's what you want, Take my medicine, Making you strong," it almost seems like she has a proprietary right over the healing process. However, the repeated plea "You can stay with me, Stay on safer ground," reveals that the offer comes with strings attached. Perhaps the singer's motives are not entirely pure, and this medicine might involve a considerable risk.
The line “Heartbeat searching for a life” in the second verse displays the human desire to actively search for a purpose in life, and the singer suggests that her medicine can provide just that. The lyrics do not specify the exact nature of the medicine; it could be a reference to a physical substance, or it could be metaphorically referring to some kind of philosophical, psychological, or emotional guidance. Nevertheless, НO///sé's song Medicine reflects the personal struggles that come with grappling with personal demons, seeking a way out of emotional turmoil, and surrendering to the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up and ram it down ya
Let me in completely, I want to be a part of your life and leave a lasting impression.
The penny's dropped, and gone inside ya
You've realized what you were missing, and it's now a part of you forever.
The scales have fallen from your eyes
Your perception has changed, and you are seeing things in a new light.
The die is cast, you're in my sights
Your fate has been sealed, and there's no turning back. I have you in my grasp now.
You can stay with me
Stay on safer ground
What you wanna do, you wanna fly
You can come with me and feel secure, or you can take a risk and soar through the skies.
Back to my kind of medicine
It's what you want
Take my medicine
Making you strong
So take my medicine
It's a heavy pill
Take my medicine
You got the thrill
What I have to offer is what you need to feel empowered. It may be difficult to handle, but you'll revel in the rush.
Take a bite of what I got ya
Bite down hard, you cannot break it
In your head, yes you'll be mine
Heartbeat searching for a life
Take a chance on what I'm offering, commit to it fully. Once you do, I'll have control over your thoughts and emotions, and you'll be left searching for a deeper purpose.
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