Catch
Allie X Lyrics


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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
And for a while I could ignore the pain
My hands are tied behind the back
I'm paralyzed, my heart attacks
It seemed to me you are the one
Turns out you shut me up for fun

You got away with murder
Leave 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
Leave 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
You 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 wrong
No one to take it, no one to take it

My hands are tied behind the back
I'm paralyzed, my heart attacks
I'm screaming, begging for the one
That won't just shoot me up for fun

You got away with murder
Leave 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
Leave 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
Wait until I catch my
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

You got away with murder
Leave 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
Leave 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




Wait until I catch my
Wait until I catch my breath

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Allie X's "Catch" seem to be about a toxic relationship that has taken a serious toll on the singer. The relationship involved some sort of addiction or dependence, and the other person served as a sort of enabler, giving the singer the "medicine" they craved. This medicine allowed them to ignore the pain, but at the same time left them paralyzed and with a racing heart.


It's clear that the other person knew what they were doing was wrong, as they "thought they got away with murder" by the end of the song. There is a sense of frustration and helplessness in the lyrics, as the singer feels trapped by their own addiction and the person who is enabling them.


The final lines suggest that the singer is attempting to break free from this toxic cycle and catch their breath, but it's unclear if they will be successful. Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of addiction and codependency, and the damage they can cause to individuals and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

All I needed was the medicine
The singer was looking for a solution to their pain.


And you came knocking like a doctor
The person who approached the singer seemed like a solution to their problems.


Gave me the pill to take away the poison
The person provided the singer with something that could relieve their pain.


Erase the writing on the wall
The person helped the artist forget about their troubles.


You stuck a needle right into that vein
The person gave the artist a more powerful solution to their pain.


You let me take it like a soldier
The person allowed the singer to take the solution to their pain without resistance.


And for a while I could ignore the pain
The solution provided by the person at least temporarily relieved the singer's pain.


My hands are tied behind the back
The artist feels helpless and unable to take action.


I'm paralyzed, my heart attacks
The situation causes great anxiety and stress for the artist.


It seemed to me you are the one
Initially, the person seemed like the solution to the artist's problems.


Turns out you shut me up for fun
The person's intentions were not to help the singer, but to toy with them.


You got away with murder
The person caused the artist harm and has not faced any consequences.


Leave me at a loss for the words
The singer is unable to express how they feel about the situation.


Just wait until I catch my breath
The singer needs time to recover before they can take any action.


Yeah, but you thought you got away with murder
The person responsible for the singer's pain thinks they've escaped punishment.


I was devastated by the pain
The situation caused extreme emotional distress for the artist.


But now I couldn't call the doctor
The artist no longer trusts or wants help from the person who caused them pain.


You gotta stop the forces in my brain
The singer needs someone to help them overcome their internal struggles.


Gotta read the writing on the wall
The singer needs help recognizing the signs of trouble before it's too late.


It isn't easy getting in the vein
Finding a true solution to the artist's problems is difficult.


When you do it wrong
If you don't provide the right solution or help, the situation can become worse.


No one to take it, no one to take it
The artist is left without any solutions or help.


You leave me hanging out here for so long
The singer has been struggling with their pain for a long time without help.


When will I catch my breath
When will the artist finally be free from their pain and struggles?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexandra Ashley Hughes

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@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.

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