El Dopa
Big Black Lyrics


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I got a sickness sweet as a love note
I got a headache like a pillow
Called me Daisy, called me Daisy, called me Daisy, that one
Called me Daisy
I am a sweetheart
I am a prom queen
I am some puppies
What, Daisy?
What, Daisy?
Are we here now?
I am a horror
This is an old one




What, Daisy?
L Dopa fixed me, all right

Overall Meaning

The song "L Dopa" by Big Black features a set of lyrics that are fragmented, cryptic, and difficult to decipher. The lyrics convey a sense of disorientation, confusion, and a hint of underlying darkness. The opening line, "I got a sickness sweet as a love note," seems to be an analogy for addiction, lust or love that is sweet and desirable but also painful and unhealthy. The line "I got a headache like a pillow" suggests a sense of numbness or detachment, as if the singer is experiencing everything through a filter or haze. The repetition of the name "Daisy" implies a sense of familiarity, possibly referring to a person or a drug.


The following lines, "I am a sweetheart, I am a prom queen, I am some puppies" seem to be contradictory and nonsensical, creating a sense of dissonance and unease. The repetition of the question "What, Daisy?" further emphasizes a sense of disorientation and confusion. The line "I am a horror, this is an old one" suggests a past trauma or a sense of dread, with the word "horror" carrying connotations of fear, revulsion or disgust.


Overall, the lyrics seem to evoke a sense of disorientation, detachment, and a hint of underlying darkness or trauma that is masked by the surface appearance of sweetness and familiarity. The reference to "L Dopa," a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease, seems to suggest that it has somehow cured or fixed the singer's sickness, possibly indicating a sense of dependency or addiction.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a sickness sweet as a love note
My sickness is oddly appealing, like a sweet message from a lover


I got a headache like a pillow
My headache is heavy and oppressive, like a pillow on my head


Called me Daisy, called me Daisy, called me Daisy, that one
Someone repeatedly called me by the name Daisy, emphasizing their recognition of me


Called me Daisy
Someone called me by the name Daisy


I am a sweetheart
I am kind and caring, like a loved one


I am a prom queen
I am the epitome of popularity and success, like a winner of a high school prom queen contest


I am some puppies
I am adorable and innocent, like a group of playful puppies


What, Daisy?
What is it that you want, Daisy?


What, Daisy?
What is it that you want, Daisy?


Are we here now?
Are we really living in the present moment?


I am a horror
I am terrifying and disturbing, like a horror movie


This is an old one
This issue or problem is something that has been going on for a while


What, Daisy?
What is it that you want, Daisy?


L Dopa fixed me, all right
The medication L Dopa successfully treated my sickness




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