Au/Ra was born in Ibiza and grew up there until 2007. In 2007, she moved and was raised in St. John's, Antigua by a musical family – her father is a renowned German producer, Torsten Stenzel.
Medicine
Au/Ra Lyrics
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Hangin' out with the white lies 'til they're clean sheets
Testin' loyalties
Please don't make, make me choose sides when you leave me
Band-Aids for all my scraped knees
Blankets when I had bad dreams
Felt like nothin' could hurt me, 'til you hurt me
I wish you had some words that wouldn't make me sick
'Cause this time you can't make it all better again
Now is now and that was then
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
Empty bottles
Strawberry syrup too easy to swallow
But what did I know?
Plot twist twistin' my heart 'til it's hollow
Band-Aids for all my scraped knees
Blankets when I had bad dreams
Felt like nothin' could hurt me 'til you hurt me
I wish there was a sugarcoated pill for it
I wish you had some words that wouldn't make me sick
'Cause this time you can't make it all better again
Now is now and that was then, that was then
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
And no, I'm not, oh, no, I'm not, oh, not okay
And no, I'm not, oh, no, I'm not, oh, not okay
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't, you can't be my medicine
The lyrics of the song 'Medicine' by Au/Ra speak of toxic relationships and the aftermath when one person in the relationship ends up getting hurt. The singer uses the metaphor of 'medicine' to describe how the person they were with cannot heal their wounds or make them feel better anymore. The words 'dirty laundry' signify the messiness of the emotions involved in the relationship, and the 'white lies' show the deception one person practices to make things feel normal. However, the pain is evident, which is why the singer requests not to be made to choose sides when the partner in question leaves them.
Further, the singer reminisces about the times when they felt safe and secure in the relationship, represented by the 'blankets' and 'Band-Aids' that were available to comfort them. But now, the emotions are 'twisted,' and the wounds hurt too much, making it impossible for the partner to make everything alright again. The repeated line 'you can't be my medicine' emphasizes that the person they were with cannot help them anymore.
In conclusion, the song's lyrics express the reality of how relationships can become toxic and how one person's actions can leave deep emotional scars that only time can heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirty laundry
The shameful secrets that I have been hiding.
Hangin' out with the white lies 'til they're clean sheets
I've been lying so much that it's become routine, and it makes things seem less dirty than they are.
Testin' loyalties
I'm putting you in situations to see how loyal you are to me.
Please don't make, make me choose sides when you leave me
I don't want to be put in a position where I have to choose between you and something else when you leave me.
Band-Aids for all my scraped knees
You were always there to help me when I was hurt.
Blankets when I had bad dreams
You provided me with comfort when I was scared.
Felt like nothin' could hurt me, 'til you hurt me
I felt invincible until you hurt me.
I wish there was a sugarcoated pill for it
I wish there was an easy fix for my pain.
I wish you had some words that wouldn't make me sick
I wish you could say something that wouldn't hurt me.
'Cause this time you can't make it all better again
You can't fix this like you've fixed things before.
Now is now and that was then
Things have changed, and we can't go back to the way they were.
You can't, you can't be my medicine
You can't fix me this time.
Empty bottles
I've been trying to drown out my pain with alcohol.
Strawberry syrup too easy to swallow
I've been drinking fruity drinks that make it easier to forget my problems.
But what did I know?
I was naive and didn't realize the consequences of my actions.
Plot twist twistin' my heart 'til it's hollow
My heart is broken and empty due to unexpected events.
And no, I'm not, oh, no, I'm not, oh, not okay
I'm not okay, and I need help.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gabriel Benjamin, Mac Farrar, Andrew Frampton, Jamie Lou Stenzel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@excellax9917
The fact that she isn't more known is a crime
@srrsr7
facts.
@banenefleur
True! Shes rlly underrated!
@lepidussollertiaatheriusex7274
It's good people w fame get destroyed
@HeyItsAuRa
tysm Excella 💕
@arctichearts3840
p r e a c h.
@kenzo_2234
“ felt like nothing could hurt me till you hurt me”
Damn that hit me :,)
@m4jor427
same !
@autumnwings9668
I t s y o u r h o p e j h o p e Y e e y e e ARRRMY
@snekydoodle4346
yeah