Black River Drive is a New Ze… Read Full Bio ↴Auckland, New Zealand (2008 – present)
Black River Drive is a New Zealand Rock Band formed in 2008. The band consists of Sam Browne (Voice, Guitar), Matt Stone (Guitar), Mike Tan (Drums) and Rosko McNaughton (Bass).
Call The Doctor
Black River Drive Lyrics
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I want to tear it apart, put it out, but I'm losing the fight
I want to start it again, change it around, I want to be
Somebody new, somebody else, looking for a
New way to go, but I haven't found
A way to get through this, gotta get out.
Call the dealer, call the doctor,
I need a healer, I need a shotgun,
give me something or I'm not going to make it through
I've given up on the truth
I need something that I can use
Snake around my soul and it will not let me go
Devil in my heart and it's starting to take control
I want to start it again, change it around, I want to be
Somebody new, somebody else, looking for a
New way to go, but I haven't found
A way to get through this, gotta get out.
Call the dealer, call the doctor,
give me something that will show me what to do
I need a healer, I need a shotgun,
give me something or I'm not going to make it through
I've given up on the truth
I need something that I can use
Everything that I believed in, everything I thought was right,
I can't shake the feeling, it was only ever in my mind.
I've given up on the truth
I need something that I can
I need something that I can
I need something that I can use
The lyrics of Black River Drive's song Call the Doctor paint a picture of someone who is struggling with their inner demons. The singer's head is on fire, and they are desperately trying to find a way to put it out. They feel like they are losing the fight, and they want to start over and be somebody else, somebody new. There is a snake around their soul that won't let go and a devil in their heart that is starting to take control. The singer is searching for a new way to go, but they haven't found it yet. They need help, and they need it fast. They call out for the dealer and the doctor, asking for something that will show them what to do. They need a healer, they need a shotgun, or they won't make it through. They feel like they have given up on the truth, and they need something that they can use.
The lyrics touch on the universal experience of feeling trapped and overwhelmed by one's own thoughts and emotions. The reference to the snake and the devil suggests that the singer may be grappling with addiction or other destructive behaviors. The repeated refrain of "I need something that I can use" speaks to the singer's desperation to find a way out of their current situation.
Overall, the lyrics to Call the Doctor describe a person who is struggling to find their way out of their own personal hell. The song is a powerful reminder that sometimes, we all need a little help to overcome our demons and find a new way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire burning in my head and it burns so bright
I have a strong, persistent feeling or situation that's causing me distress.
I want to tear it apart, put it out, but I'm losing the fight
As much as I want to solve the issue, I don't have the ability or strength to do so.
I want to start it again, change it around, I want to be somebody new, somebody else, looking for a new way to go, but I haven't found a way to get through this, gotta get out.
I'm desperate to change things up, but I feel stuck and unable to get out of the current situation.
Call the dealer, call the doctor, give me something that will show me what to do
I need immediate help and guidance from someone with more knowledge or resources than I have.
I need a healer, I need a shotgun, give me something or I'm not going to make it through
I require some kind of remedy or cure or else I fear that I won't be able to carry on.
I've given up on the truth, I need something that I can use
I have lost faith in traditional guidance or wisdom, and I require something practical that I can apply to my situation.
Snake around my soul and it will not let me go, Devil in my heart and it's starting to take control
Metaphorically, I'm being consumed by something negative and harmful.
Everything that I believed in, everything I thought was right, I can't shake the feeling, it was only ever in my mind.
I'm experiencing a crisis of faith or conviction, questioning everything that I previously held to be true.
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bmibiketrial
If you havn't seen these guys live....DO IT, Awesome!!!
PeteJAY
saw these guys live earlier this month, SICK... sounded awesome live
BronxGunner
Cant wait to see you guys live! ROCK ON!!!!!!
maddness1000
Just brilliant! You guys will go far
shivaun brownlee
some brillant nz rock bands coming out over the last couple of years, getting more publicity and getting out taking their music to the masses, love these guys, lugar boa and i am giant, keep up with the brillant music, showing the world we rock down here
Ned
Love this song
Alex - Bianca & Alex
awesome! Greetings from a German fan dreaming to see you live on stage in Auckland one day
Brockasaur
Awesome vid guys, keep up the good work.
red12b
Great song guys,
garynz345
AWESOME SONG YEAH!!!!!