ANTIDOTE
.calibre Lyrics


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(chorus:)
the shot - i need the antidote - shot - gimme the antidote
the shot - i want the antidote - i guess i need a lot

i guess i

this is a f**king addict - where you bring on designer dearth
it comes an' breeds dependency just about everywhere
you hand out on the free shots to cover me, 'n' hover me
ah hell, then you set up a factory
f**k yeah - you're leaning on the going rates
the keeper of the code, the filter at the gates
you play a crystal part in throwing off the weights
and every passive monitor collaborates
transistors are asphyxiant
the screens are blistering like they're effervescent
these agents have a go at... at the gathering
of raw radiation poisoning

(chorus)

this is f**king traffic - where the factory lines engage
where the moral men don't ever get to centre stage
where the artery feels like it is not
and then they pack you with a phat shot
ah yeah - there's death on the wind again
countless anarchists addicted to arrangement
syringe, the shot, the right dose of the product
and then they beat you till you're comatose
the quintessence of diligence
nothing more compulsive than my common sense
you got to beat the doors of liberation
on and on and on and on an

tacit subordinates - with your dismal pamphlets
why even post the bills - f**k that, these are poison pills
the settler sets the scene - it's filled with atropine
turns out that all is counterfeit - i waste your f**king hit





the shot - why not become the poison - shot - that bears the antidote
the shot - why not become the poison - antidote

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of .calibre's song Antidote seem to talk about addiction and the struggle to break free from it. The chorus repeatedly mentions the need for an antidote to the shot, implying the singer has indulged in some substance and needs help to overcome its effects. The song also comments on the role of those who provide the substance and criticism of society's obsession with it. The lyrics suggest that the substance is highly addictive and eventually leads to dependency. The lines "you hand out on the free shots to cover me, 'n' hover me, ah hell, then you set up a factory," suggest that the substance providers intentionally create dependence and exert control over those addicted to it.


Furthermore, the substance seems to have permeated society as the lyrics state, "it comes an' breeds dependency just about everywhere." The singer also comments on the hypocrisy of the providers who maintain their place of power by keeping others dependent. The lines "the keeper of the code, the filter at the gates, you play a crystal part in throwing off the weights," suggest that the providers control access to the substance and maintain its scarcity to create more demand. The song also touches upon the physical effects of addiction in lines such as "the screens are blistering like they're effervescent, these agents have a go at... at the gathering of raw radiation poisoning."


In conclusion, the lyrics of Antidote by .calibre seem to be a commentary on the pervasive nature of addiction and the control exerted by those who provide the substance. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with addiction, and the providers intentionally create dependence to maintain control.


Line by Line Meaning

the shot - i need the antidote - shot - gimme the antidote
The singer is expressing their need for an antidote to the addictive shot.


the shot - i want the antidote - i guess i need a lot
The singer acknowledges that they need a lot of antidote to overcome their addiction.


this is a f**king addict - where you bring on designer dearth
The environment is conducive to addiction and dependency.


it comes an' breeds dependency just about everywhere
The shot is addictive and widespread, leading to dependency everywhere.


you hand out on the free shots to cover me, 'n' hover me
Free shots are given out to keep the artist hooked.


ah hell, then you set up a factory
The production and distribution of the shot is well-organized.


f**k yeah - you're leaning on the going rates
The shot providers are exploiting their customers for profit.


the keeper of the code, the filter at the gates
The shot providers control access to the addictive substance.


you play a crystal part in throwing off the weights
The shot providers contribute to the artist's addiction and dependency.


and every passive monitor collaborates
The system is set up to maintain addiction and dependency.


transistors are asphyxiant
Technology is suffocating and overwhelming.


the screens are blistering like they're effervescent
The screens cause discomfort and distress.


these agents have a go at... at the gathering
The shot providers attempt to gather their addicted customers.


of raw radiation poisoning
The shot is a harmful substance.


this is f**king traffic - where the factory lines engage
The production and distribution of the shot is like heavy traffic.


where the moral men don't ever get to centre stage
Those who are moral and opposed to addiction are marginalized.


where the artery feels like it is not
The system is suffocating and overwhelming.


and then they pack you with a phat shot
The singer is given a large dose of the addictive shot.


ah yeah - there's death on the wind again
There is a sense of danger and risk associated with addiction.


countless anarchists addicted to arrangement
Many users of the shot are rebellious and addicted.


syringe, the shot, the right dose of the product
The shot providers carefully control the dosage and distribution of the shot.


and then they beat you till you're comatose
The shot providers cause physical harm to their addicted customers.


the quintessence of diligence
The singer is determined to overcome their addiction.


nothing more compulsive than my common sense
The artist recognizes the danger of their addiction and seeks to resist it.


you got to beat the doors of liberation
The singer must work hard to overcome their addiction.


on and on and on and on an
The process of overcoming addiction is ongoing and difficult.


tacit subordinates - with your dismal pamphlets
Those who support addiction are complicit in its harms.


why even post the bills - f**k that, these are poison pills
Advertisements for the addictive shot are harmful and should not be promoted.


the settler sets the scene - it's filled with atropine
The environment is toxic and contributes to addiction.


turns out that all is counterfeit - i waste your f**king hit
The addictive shot is ultimately unfulfilling and a waste of time.


the shot - why not become the poison - shot - that bears the antidote
The singer suggests that the addictive shot could be transformed into something that can help overcome addiction.


the shot - why not become the poison - antidote
The artist encourages the transformation of the addictive shot into an antidote.




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Comments from YouTube:

yves Bogaerts

In mijn ogen had dit toch wel ongetwijfeld één van de beste metalbands kunnen zijn van België!!! Ik hoop dat deze ooit terug zullen komen. Laat ze, zoals Channel Zero, na 15 jaar een comback plaatsen en hen van de kaart vegen ;)

Guido Daelemans

Dan gaan ze toch eerst een zanger met een kleiner ego moeten zoeken...

Luke

Been looking for this for a long time!

tjoef1992

Strakke schijf!

Remi Demelenne

waw old souvenir from AB Café !!!