Special K
♫Placebo Lyrics
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On this coronary thief
More than just a leitmotif
More chaotic, no relief
I'll describe the way I feel
Weeping wounds that never heal
Can the savior be for real
Or are you just my seventh seal?
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever want to crash
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand
Gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
No escaping, not for free
I fall down, hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time you seem to come around
I'll describe the way I feel
You're my new Achilles heel
Can this savior be for real
Or are you just my seventh seal?
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Just like I swallowed half my stash
I never ever want to crash
No hesitation, no delay
You come on just like special K
Now you're back with dope demand
I'm on sinking sand
Gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity
No escaping, not for free
I fall down, hit the ground
Make a heavy sound
Every time you seem to come around
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
No escaping gravity
Gravity [Repeat: x4]
The lyrics of Placebo's song "Special K" are filled with metaphors relating to addiction and the intense, chaotic emotions that come with it. The song is about the feeling of being consumed by something all-encompassing, and the struggle to escape its grasp. The first verse describes the overwhelming sensation of being caught by a "coronary thief" - something that is stealing the singer's heart and causing chaos in their life. The second verse portrays the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of addiction, comparing the subject of the song to a drug, specifically "special K," a slang term for the drug Ketamine. The chorus repeats this metaphor, painting a picture of sinking sand and inescapable gravity, as if the singer is powerless to resist the pull of their addiction. The final verse emphasizes the all-consuming nature of the feeling, comparing it to an Achilles heel and questioning whether the idea of a savior is a true escape or just another part of the cycle of addiction.
Overall, the lyrics of "Special K" evoke feelings of entrapment, desperation, and fear of being consumed by something beyond one's control. The repetition of the phrases "no hesitation, no delay" and "gravity, no escaping" emphasize the feeling of being trapped in a cycle that the singer knows they may never escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming up beyond belief
I am experiencing something beyond my understanding
On this coronary thief
This is a situation that is taking control of my heart
More than just a leitmotif
This is not just a recurring theme, it is something more significant
More chaotic, no relief
This experience is becoming more chaotic and there is no sense of relief
I'll describe the way I feel
I am going to articulate my emotions
Weeping wounds that never heal
I am experiencing pain that never goes away
Can the savior be for real
Is the person who is supposed to save me actually genuine?
Or are you just my seventh seal?
Perhaps you are the final obstacle before I can find salvation
No hesitation, no delay
You approach me quickly and without reservations
You come on just like special K
Your arrival makes me feel like I am under the influence of a powerful drug
Just like I swallowed half my stash
Your arrival is as intense as consuming a large quantity of drugs at once
I never ever want to crash
I never want this feeling to end
Now you're back with dope demand
You have returned and I am desperate for your presence
I'm on sinking sand
I feel unsteady and unstable
Gravity
The force that attracts me to you
No escaping gravity
I cannot resist your pull
No escaping, not for free
Trying to resist you comes at a cost
I fall down, hit the ground
I am powerless against you and it brings me down
Make a heavy sound
The impact of my fall is profound
Every time you seem to come around
Whenever you appear, everything changes
You're my new Achilles heel
You have become my new area of weakness
No escaping gravity
I cannot escape the pull you have on me
Gravity [Repeat: x4]
The force you have over me is strong and inescapable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MOLKO, STEFAN OLSDAL, STEVEN HEWITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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