Remedy — The Black Crowes
[*]Release Date: April 20, … Read Full Bio ↴[BLOCKCODE]
Remedy — The Black Crowes
[*]Release Date: April 20, 1992[123]
[*]Album: The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion[123]
[*]Genre: Rock[124]
[*]Length: 5:22[123]
[*]Background: "Remedy" was written as a response to the war on drugs, reflecting themes of freedom[125].
[*]Music Video: Directed by Pete Angelus, it was heavily rotated on MTV in 1992[126].
[*]Chart Performance: No. 1 on US Billboard Album Rock Tracks, No. 48 on Billboard Hot 100, No. 24 in the UK, top 10 in New Zealand and Norway[124][128][129].
[*]Critical Reception: The song and the album received significant acclaim and marked a high point in the band's career[135].
[*]Personnel: Chris Robinson (lead vocals, harmonica, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, backing vocals), Marc Ford (guitar, backing vocals), Johnny Colt (bass), Steve Gorman (drums, percussion), Eddie Harsch (keyboards, piano)[141].
[*]Recording Details: Recorded with producer George Drakoulias[135].
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Remedy
Black Crowes Lyrics
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Who killed that bird out on you window sill?
Are you the reason that he broke his back?
Did I see you laugh about that?
If I come on like a dream?
Will you let me show you what I mean?
Will you let me come on inside?
Will you let it glide?
Can I have some remedy?
Remedy for me please
Cause if I had some remedy
I'd take enough to please me
Baby, baby why did you dye your hair?
Why you always keeping with your mother's dare?
Baby why's who's who, who know you too?
Did the other children scold on you?
If I come on like a dream?
Would you let me show you what I mean?
If you let me come on inside?
Will you let it slide?
The song "Remedy" by Black Crowes is a blend of rock and pop and seems to be directed at a girl who is going through some sort of emotional turmoil. The lyrics ask her why she can't sit still and if she has any connection to the dead bird on her window sill. The singer seems to believe that she may be the reason for the bird's death, which could be indicative of her sinister behavior. The song then goes on to talk about her actions and how she is perceived by others. The singer then shifts his attention to the girl's appearance, asking why she dyed her hair, if she keeps up with her mother’s dare, and if other children bully her.
The singer then asks the girl if she will let him show her what he means and if she will let him come inside. The chorus of the song is a plea for some sort of remedy that will help the singer deal with his problems. He asks for enough remedy to please him, which could mean that he is seeking drugs or alcohol to numb his pain.
Overall, the song tells a story of two individuals dealing with their own personal struggles and trying to find a way to cope with their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby why can't you sit still?
Why can't you be calm and peaceful? Why do you constantly have to be restless?
Who killed that bird out on you window sill?
Did you kill the bird on your window sill? Who is responsible for its death?
Are you the reason that he broke his back?
Did you cause the bird to break its back? Are you responsible for its injury?
Did I see you laugh about that?
Did you find it funny when the bird got hurt? Did you laugh at its misfortune?
If I come on like a dream?
If I approach you in a fantastical and captivating way?
Will you let me show you what I mean?
Will you allow me to demonstrate what I have in mind? Will you give me a chance to prove myself?
Will you let me come on inside?
Will you allow me into your life? Into your heart and mind?
Will you let it glide?
Will you let things happen naturally? Will you let love and connection develop with ease?
Can I have some remedy?
Is there a solution to our problems? Can we find some way of making things better?
Remedy for me please
Can you provide a solution that benefits me? Can you help me find relief from my troubles?
Cause if I had some remedy
Because if there was some solution to our problems
I'd take enough to please me
I would take enough to make me happy and satisfied
Baby, baby why did you dye your hair?
Why did you change your appearance? Why did you alter your natural look?
Why you always keeping with your mother's dare?
Why do you always follow your mother's challenges and dares? Why do you let her influence you?
Baby why's who's who, who know you too?
Who are you really? Who knows the true you? Who can see beyond your exterior persona?
Did the other children scold on you?
Did other kids bully and criticize you? Did they make fun of you?
Would you let me show you what I mean?
Would you allow me to illustrate the depth of my feelings? To demonstrate how much I care?
If you let me come on inside?
If you allow me to become a part of your life? To become closer to you emotionally and physically?
Will you let it slide?
Will you forgive the mistakes and missteps that will inevitably come up in a relationship? Will you let it go and move forward?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER MARK ROBINSON, RICH ROBINSON, RICH S. ROBINSON
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@lynnejones862
I used to dance like no one was watching until I looked out of my window and saw people sitting, looking out of their bedroom windows watching me.
Yes, apparently if the evening sun shines through your living room from west to east all the neighbours behind you can see straight through your house.
Obviously there was not good viewing on TV on those nights.
Now I sit in my spare room on a chair flaying my arms around.
Not as good as an Aerobic Workout as it used to be - but fuck 'em!
@daksh5078
The best 70s band of the 90s
@atf7923
When I first heard them, i thought they were from the 70s lol. So true.
@maliacollins2010
This comment should have at least a 1000 likes lol
@michaelanderson2881
Well stated!
@benisahengaming.
@@atf7923 Ehhh the sound quality, you can tell it was recorded in the 90s. Lol
@NeoRizer
Yeah Jack White ripped them off... He was in like three 70's bands in the early 2000's. LOL
@aerosmamakin
gospel background vocals taking everyone to church ❤ miss the radio playing these positive songs, song still rocks me today
@Dmyra
i never saw the video they are so cute. love the counterpoint they make
@MilkMan-jd2ll
Chris Roberson is one criminally underrated singer of all time. Dude still has the pipes and TBC are just one hell of a great American rock and roll band.
@MusikUndDesign
He is kickin ass on the new single...