I Need A Painkiller
Armand Van Helden Butter Rush Lyrics


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Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
You can show me your step
In the dark of the disco yeah yeah

Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
You can show me your step
In the dark of the disco yeah yeah

Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now
Don't show me no step
Ay 'til we get to the disco
Oh my God I need a painkiller
I'm in pain now




You can show me your step
In the dark of the disco

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Armand Van Helden Butter Rush's song 'I Need A Painkiller' are repetitive verses that express the need for a 'painkiller' during a night out at the disco. The lyrics repeat the phrase 'Oh my God, I need a painkiller' along with 'Don't show me no step, ay 'til we get to the disco' and 'You can show me your step in the dark of the disco.' The overall message of the song is the desire to let go and have fun without any worries, possibly due to the pain of a past relationship or loss.


The first line of the chorus, "Oh my God I need a painkiller", sets up the theme for the rest of the song. It suggests that the singer is in pain, either physically or emotionally, and wants to numb that pain with a 'painkiller'. The repetition of the line throughout the song emphasizes the desperate need to escape from the pain. The second line, "I'm in pain now," reinforces the idea of the singer's current state of suffering.


The lines "Don't show me no step, ay 'til we get to the disco" suggest that the singer is not interested in any distractions or unnecessary movements before getting to the disco. They just want to get there and let loose. The final line, "You can show me your step in the dark of the disco," implies that the singer is ready to dance and enjoy the moment in the safe shadows of the disco.


Overall, the lyrics of 'I Need A Painkiller' focus on the desire to escape from pain and have fun in a carefree environment. The repetition of the phrase 'painkiller' emphasizes the desperation to forget the pain and just indulge in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my God I need a painkiller
The singer urgently needs a pain reliever


I'm in pain now
The singer is currently experiencing physical discomfort


Don't show me no step
The singer does not want to be distracted or bothered


Ay 'til we get to the disco
The artist is eagerly anticipating going to the disco


You can show me your step
The artist is now open to being shown dance moves


In the dark of the disco yeah yeah
The singer doesn't mind dancing anonymously in a dimly lit disco environment




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