Give Me Novacaine
Billie Joe Armstrong/Green Day Lyrics
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Bitter sweet migraine in my head
It's like a throbbing tooth ache of the mind
I can't take this feeling anymore
Drain the pressure from the swelling
The sensation's overwhelming
Give me a long kiss goodnight and everything will be alright
So give me Novacaine
Out of body and out of mind
Kiss the demons out of my dreams
I get the funny feeling, that's alright
Jimmy says it's better than here
I'll tell you why
Drain the pressure from the swelling
The sensation's overwhelming
Give me a long kiss goodnight and everything will be alright
Tell me that I won't feel a thing
So give me Novacaine
Oh Novacaine
Drain the pressure from the swelling
The sensation's overwhelming
Give me a long kiss goodnight and everything will be alright
Tell me Jimmy I won't feel a thing
So give me Novacaine
The song Give Me Novacaine by Green Day seems to be tackling the topic of escape from physical and mental pain. The first stanza describes the agony of dealing with an overwhelming headache, which the singer compares to a throbbing toothache of the mind. He seems desperate to get rid of the pain, even if it means numbing his senses with drugs. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer wants to be sedated with Novacaine, allowing him to forget his troubles and feel 'alright'.
The second stanza presents the idea of escaping not just physical pain, but also emotional demons. The singer wants to be freed from the negative thoughts that plague him, and he believes that being under the influence of Novacaine would help him achieve this. He even introduces a character named Jimmy, who seems to share his belief that this temporary state of numbness is better than facing reality.
Overall, the song illustrates the desperation to escape from pain and negative feelings. It suggests that sometimes, it may be easier to numb oneself rather than confront the issues causing the pain. The longing for a way to forget one's troubles is something that many people can relate to, particularly during times of stress or distress.
Line by Line Meaning
Take away the sensation inside
Remove the emotions that I'm feeling
Bitter sweet migraine in my head
My thoughts are causing me pain
It's like a throbbing tooth ache of the mind
It's a persistent and uncomfortable feeling
I can't take this feeling anymore
I can no longer bear this emotional pain
Drain the pressure from the swelling
Relieve the tension building up inside me
The sensation's overwhelming
My emotions are too intense to handle
Give me a long kiss goodnight and everything will be alright
I need someone to comfort me and make me forget my troubles
Tell me that I won't feel a thing
Promise me that I won't have to bear this pain anymore
So give me Novacaine
Give me something to numb my emotions
Out of body and out of mind
I want to escape my current reality
Kiss the demons out of my dreams
Help me forget the bad dreams and thoughts that haunt me
I get the funny feeling, that's alright
I feel strange, but it's better than how I felt before
Jimmy says it's better than here
Someone (Jimmy) tells me that my current situation is worse than what they experienced
I'll tell you why
The reason for this comparison will become clear
Oh Novacaine
Repeat of the request for something to numb emotions
Tell me Jimmy I won't feel a thing
Asking for confirmation that emotional pain will go away
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL PRITCHARD, FRANK E., III WRIGHT, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG
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