Catch
Alie X Lyrics
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and you came knocking like a doctor
give me the pill to take away the poison
erase the writing on the wall
you stuck a needle right into the vein
you let me take it like a soldier
and for a while I could ignore the pain
my hands are tied
behind my back
I'm paralyzed
my heart attacks
it seemed to me
you were the one
turns out
you shot me up for fun
thought you got away with murder
left me at a loss for the words
just wait until I CATCH my breath
wait until I CATCH my breath
yeah but you thought you got away with murder
left me at a loss for the words
just wait until I CATCH my breath
wait until I CATCH my breath
I was devastated by the pain
but now I couldn't call the doctor
gotta stop the forces in my brain
gotta read the writing on the wall
it isn't easy getting in the vein
when you're doing it alone
no one to tighten up the tourniquet
oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh
my hands are tied
behind my back
I'm paralyzed
my heart attacks
I'm screaming, begging
for the one
that won't just
shoot me up for fun
thought you got away with murder
left me at a loss for the words
just wait until I CATCH my breath
wait until I CATCH my breath
yeah but you thought you got away with murder
left me at a loss for the words
just wait until I CATCH my breath
wait until I CATCH my breath
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
you leave me hanging out here
for so long, when will I CATCH my breath?
you leave me hanging out here
for so long, when will I CATCH my breath?
thought you got away with murder
left me at a loss for the words
just wait until I CATCH my breath
wait until I CATCH my breath
yeah but you thought you got away with murder
left me at a loss for the words
just wait until I CATCH my breath
wait until I CATCH my breath
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
(wait until I CATCH my breath)
The lyrics to Alie X's song "Catch" depict a tumultuous relationship in which one party has hurt the other but tries to make amends by providing drugs as a means of escape. The singer is in pain, both physically and emotionally, and is desperate for relief. The person who hurt them comes back, claiming to be a doctor with a cure, and injects them with a drug. For a while, the singer is able to forget their pain, but eventually, they realize that their partner only did it for fun and to get away with "murder." The singer expresses their anger and determination to catch their breath and move on.
The metaphor of medicine as a temporary escape from emotional pain is a common one, and the lyrics explore the danger of becoming addicted to the numbing effects of drugs. The repeated line "wait until I catch my breath" conveys the singer's sense of suffocating and the need to take control of their life. The lyrics also explore the power dynamics in relationships, particularly those in which one party has been hurt or betrayed. The singer is angry at their partner for "shooting them up for fun" and manipulating them, and there is a suggestion that the partner is trying to atone for their actions by providing the drugs.
Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the complexities of relationships, pain, and healing. It highlights the danger of relying on temporary fixes and the importance of taking control of one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
all I needed was the medicine
The singer was looking for a solution to her pain.
and you came knocking like a doctor
The person who caused her pain appeared to be a solution like a doctor.
give me the pill to take away the poison
The singer was looking for a cure to her pain.
erase the writing on the wall
The singer wanted to ignore the negative signs in their relationship.
you stuck a needle right into the vein
The person who caused her pain directly injected the cause of her pain.
you let me take it like a soldier
The person who caused her pain watched her suffer without helping.
and for a while I could ignore the pain
The singer was able to ignore her pain temporarily due to the medicine.
my hands are tied, behind my back
The singer feels trapped and unable to change the situation.
I'm paralyzed, my heart attacks
The singer is emotionally and physically distressed.
it seemed to me, you were the one
The singer believed their relationship was genuine, however, it was not.
turns out, you shot me up for fun
The person who caused her pain enjoyed causing her pain.
thought you got away with murder
The singer felt the person who caused her pain did it intentionally.
left me at a loss for the words
The singer was unable to express how she felt in words.
just wait until I CATCH my breath
The singer needs some time to recover and regain her strength.
I was devastated by the pain
The pain was very intense for the singer.
but now I couldn't call the doctor
The singer is unable to return to the person who caused her pain.
gotta stop the forces in my brain
The singer needs to take control of her sad thoughts and feelings.
it isn't easy getting in the vein
The pain is difficult to deal with and remove from her life.
when you're doing it alone
Dealing with pain on your own is difficult.
no one to tighten up the tourniquet
The singer cannot find the help she needs to deal with her pain.
you leave me hanging out here, for so long, when will I CATCH my breath?
The singer feels abandoned and is waiting for her pain to disappear.
Contributed by Luke R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Skendi33333d
All I needed was the medicine
And you came knocking like a doctor
Gave me the pill to take away the poison
Erase the writing on the wall
You stuck a needle right into that vein
You let me take it like a soldier
Thought for a while I could ignore the pain
My hands are tied behind my back
I'm paralyzed, my heart attacks
It seemed to me you were the one
Turns out you shot me up for fun
Thought you got away with murder
Left me at a loss for the words
Just wait until I catch my breath
Wait until I catch my breath
Yeah, but you thought you got away with murder
Left me at a loss for the words
Just wait until I catch my breath
Wait until I catch my breath
@Skendi33333d
I was devastated by the pain
But now I couldn't call the doctor
Gotta stop the forces in my brain
Gotta read the writing on the wall
It isn't easy getting in the vein
When you do it alone
No one to tighten up the tourniquet
My hands are tied behind my back
I'm paralyzed, my heart attacks
I'm screaming, begging for the one
That won't just shoot me up for fun
Thought you got away with murder
Left me at a loss for the words
Just wait until I catch my breath
Wait until I catch my breath
Yeah, but you thought you got away with murder
Left me at a loss for the words
Just wait until I catch my breath
Wait until I catch my breath
Wait until I catch my
Wait until I catch my
Wait until I catch my (my breath)
Wait until I catch my breath
Wait until I catch my
Wait until I catch my
Wait until I catch my (my breath)
Wait until I catch my breath
You leave me hanging out here for so long
When will I catch my breath
You leave me hanging out here for so long
When will I catch my breath
@FabianZgatica
I HATE HOW UNDERRATED SHE IS
@henryriley4958
OMG I agree! I'm like 'how is this talented young lady who can sing! Not in the mainstream yet I mean well she is in the main business now but what I mean is how is she not a bigger artist? 😯
@MaddyFoler
She has the talent to be bigger than Beyoncé, it's all in the marketing. Once she nails that I believe she will be. 😘🙅❌✖️
@zipf1364
you should be glad !
@drdjosci
bigger than Beyoncé lol
@juhbabilon
I love s2
@gabrielbayer319
It's been 7 years and still my favorite music video. This video is bigger than entire careers!
@GabCoelhoMusic
i totally agree with you!! she invented music videos with this masterpiece!! <3
@user-rf2vk8zp2u
It's absolutely mesmerizing.
@cidsx
I don't understand how this is nine years old, it feels so fresh.