D.R.U.G.S.
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I see you sick and curled up like cats do
When psychos abuse them yeah

You want to purr but you're far too gone
I check your collar and you got no name

And I know you want it
And I know you like it
And I know you got it
And I know you love

D.R.U.G.S.

You're full of silence when I tell you
Cats are meant to be cool and cute





You're off your head you look like a corpse
Milk-white face like the saddest moon

Overall Meaning

These lyrics seem to describe a person who is high on drugs, as indicated by the repeated reference to "D.R.U.G.S." in the chorus. The singer seems to be observing the person, seeing them curled up and sickly like an abused cat. Despite this, they know the person wants and likes the drugs they're taking, almost as if they're addicted. The line "and I know you love D.R.U.G.S." supports this idea as well.


The verse continues with the singer telling the high person that "cats are meant to be cool and cute," possibly indicating a desire for the person to be more in control of themselves and their actions. However, they also note that the person looks like a corpse, with a pale face like "the saddest moon." This is a striking image that could be interpreted in several ways- perhaps the person's addiction has drained the life from their face, or perhaps their melancholy disposition reflects the emptiness and sadness of their addiction.


Overall, these lyrics offer a dark and somewhat disturbing portrayal of drug addiction and its effects on a person's body and mind. The use of animal imagery adds another layer to the metaphor, likening the person to a helpless, abused cat.


Line by Line Meaning

I see you sick and curled up like cats do
I see you lying in a vulnerable position, similar to the way cats do when they are sick and not feeling well, likely due to being abused by others.


When psychos abuse them yeah
The sick and curled up position that you are in reminds me of the way cats react when they are being abused by psychopathic individuals.


You want to purr but you're far too gone
Although you may want to express pleasure or happiness, you appear to be too far gone due to the influence of drugs to do so.


I check your collar and you got no name
I notice that you have no identifying information or sense of self, like a stray cat with no collar or name tag.


And I know you want it
I am aware that you desire the drug that is causing you to feel this way.


And I know you like it
Despite the negative effects that the drugs may be having on you, I acknowledge that you enjoy the experience in some way.


And I know you got it
I am aware that you possess the drug in question, likely causing your current behavior and state.


And I know you love D.R.U.G.S.
It is clear to me that you have a strong attachment to the drugs and the feelings they provide, which can be harmful in the long run.


You're full of silence when I tell you
You respond in a very quiet and passive manner when I try to communicate with you.


Cats are meant to be cool and cute
I believe that cats are supposed to have a calm and charming demeanor, which is not reflected in your current state.


You're off your head you look like a corpse
Due to the effects of the drugs, you appear to be in a state of zombie-like disorientation and appear lifeless, like a corpse.


Milk-white face like the saddest moon
Your face is drained of color and looks ghostly white, resembling the most melancholic and sorrowful full moon.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS TROELSEN

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