Different Drugs
Bloc Party Lyrics


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Every time I go back home
Something's wrong, there's something missing
You're spinning away
From me
I don't bitch, no, I don't moan
But I can't try to fight this anymore
Our common ground
Has shifted
You're standing in the doorway
With a look I used to know
With all the best intentions
Somehow, our cover's blown
We're trapped inside this room
With no window or rear view
And now you're backing away from me
Well, what can I do?

And if there was a pill
We could take to find each other
Would you drop with me?
Would you follow me down?
And if there was a leaf
We could smoke to meet each other
Would you blaze with me?
Would you chase with me?
It started as a joyride
Just a way to let off steam
But now we're running off the road
'Cause you're asleep at the wheel
Which way do you choose?
'Cause right now I choose you
Do you still think of me fondly?
Do you still think of me?

I'm tryna broach the distance
That's growing in our lives
From the night until the morning
Like we're on different drugs

Did I say too much?
Did I take too much?
The temptation to vacate
Seduces us

I'm tryna beat the static
That's living in our hearts
Like white noise that's in the distance
That will only drown us out

Did I say too much?
Did I take too much?
The temptation to vacate
Seduces us, oh

(It's like we're on different drugs)
(Different)
(It's like we're on different drugs)
(Different)
(It's like we're on different drugs)
(Different)
(It's like we're on different drugs)
(Different)
(It's like we're on different drugs)
(Different drugs, dif dif different)
(Different drugs, different)




(Diff, dif dif dif dif different)
(Drugs)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bloc Party's song "Different Drugs" explore the disconnection and distance that has formed between two individuals who were once close. The singer reflects on going back home and feeling that something is missing, as the person they care about has drifted away. The lyrics depict a sense of resignation and acceptance that their common ground has shifted and they can no longer fight against it. The person they used to know is now standing in the doorway with a different look, and despite their best intentions, the facade they maintained has been exposed.


The chorus of the song introduces the idea of using substances as a metaphor to bridge the gap between them. The singer wonders if there was a pill they could take to find each other, would the other person be willing to drop with them, to follow them down. Similarly, if there was a leaf they could smoke to meet each other, would the other person be willing to blaze and chase with them. The lyrics suggest that these substances represent a way to reconnect and regain the spark that has been lost.


The song continues to describe the deteriorating state of their relationship, using metaphors of a joyride turning dangerous and the other person being asleep at the wheel. The singer expresses their desire to choose the other person, but questions whether they still hold the same fond thoughts of them. The repetition of the phrase "different drugs" in the chorus reinforces the idea that they are no longer on the same wavelength and highlights the disconnection they feel.


Overall, "Different Drugs" explores the emotional distance and longing for reconnection between two individuals whose relationship has changed. It portrays the struggle to bridge the gap and regain the intimacy they once had.


Line by Line Meaning

Every time I go back home
Whenever I return to where we used to live


Something's wrong, there's something missing
I can sense that something isn't right, something is lacking


You're spinning away
You're moving further and further apart from me


From me
Away from my presence and influence


I don't bitch, no, I don't moan
I don't complain or whine about it


But I can't try to fight this anymore
But I can no longer make an effort to resist or combat this situation


Our common ground
What we used to share and understand together


Has shifted
Has significantly changed or moved


You're standing in the doorway
You are positioned in the entrance


With a look I used to know
With a familiar expression that I have seen before


With all the best intentions
With genuine and well-meaning motives


Somehow, our cover's blown
Somehow, our disguise or facade has been revealed or exposed


We're trapped inside this room
We are confined and unable to escape from this situation


With no window or rear view
Without any means to see outside or reflect on what has happened


And now you're backing away from me
And now you're distancing yourself from me


Well, what can I do?
Well, there is nothing within my power to change this


And if there was a pill
And if there existed a pill


We could take to find each other
That could help us reconnect and understand each other again


Would you drop with me?
Would you take that pill together with me?


Would you follow me down?
Would you join me on this journey or path?


And if there was a leaf
And if there existed a leaf


We could smoke to meet each other
That we could smoke to come together and reunite


Would you blaze with me?
Would you smoke that leaf together with me?


Would you chase with me?
Would you pursue that experience alongside me?


It started as a joyride
It began as an exhilarating and enjoyable adventure


Just a way to let off steam
Simply a means to release stress or tension


But now we're running off the road
But now we are deviating from the intended path or direction


'Cause you're asleep at the wheel
Because you are not fully aware and in control of the situation


Which way do you choose?
Which direction or path will you select?


'Cause right now I choose you
Because at this moment, I still choose you


Do you still think of me fondly?
Do you still have positive and affectionate thoughts of me?


Do you still think of me?
Do I still occupy your thoughts and mind?


I'm tryna broach the distance
I am attempting to address and bridge the growing gap between us


That's growing in our lives
That is becoming more prominent and noticeable in our existence


From the night until the morning
From evening until dawn


Like we're on different drugs
As if we are under the influence of contrasting substances


Did I say too much?
Have I spoken excessively or revealed too many details?


Did I take too much?
Have I consumed an excessive amount?


The temptation to vacate
The temptation to escape or flee from this situation


Seduces us
Entices or beguiles us


I'm tryna beat the static
I am trying to overcome the interference or disturbance


That's living in our hearts
That resides within our emotions and desires


Like white noise that's in the distance
Similar to indistinct and distracting background noise that is far away


That will only drown us out
That will only overpower or silence us


Different drugs, dif dif different
Distinct substances, contrasting, dif dif different


Drugs
Various substances that alter perception and consciousness




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Written by: RUSSELL LISSACK, KELE OKEREKE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Anthony Goitia

Every time I go back home
Something's wrong, there's something missing
You're spinning away
From me
I don't bitch, no, I don't moan
But I can't try to fight this anymore
Our common ground
Has shifted
You're standing in the doorway
With a look I used to know
With all the best intentions
Somehow, our cover's blown
We're trapped inside this room
With no window or rear view
And now you're backing away from me
Well, what can I do?

And if there was a pill
We could take to find each other
Would you drop with me?
Would you follow me down?
And if there was a leaf
We could smoke to meet each other
Would you blaze with me?
Would you chase with me?
It started as a joyride
Just a way to let off steam
But now we're running off the road
'Cause you're asleep at the wheel
Which way do you choose?
'Cause right now I choose you
Do you still think of me fondly?
Do you still think of me?

I'm tryna broach the distance
That's growing in our lives
From the night until the morning
Like we're on different drugs

Did I say too much?
Did I take too much?
The temptation to vacate
Seduces us

I'm tryna beat the static
That's living in our hearts
Like white noise that's in the distance
That will only drown us out

Did I say too much?
Did I take too much?
The temptation to vacate
Seduces us, oh

(Different drugs, different)
(Diff, dif dif dif dif different)
(Drugs)



All comments from YouTube:

Trevor 93

Great band, great damn song, these guys deserve way more credit, whoever thinks they’re not the same kind of Ora is dumb

Anthony Goitia

Every time I go back home
Something's wrong, there's something missing
You're spinning away
From me
I don't bitch, no, I don't moan
But I can't try to fight this anymore
Our common ground
Has shifted
You're standing in the doorway
With a look I used to know
With all the best intentions
Somehow, our cover's blown
We're trapped inside this room
With no window or rear view
And now you're backing away from me
Well, what can I do?

And if there was a pill
We could take to find each other
Would you drop with me?
Would you follow me down?
And if there was a leaf
We could smoke to meet each other
Would you blaze with me?
Would you chase with me?
It started as a joyride
Just a way to let off steam
But now we're running off the road
'Cause you're asleep at the wheel
Which way do you choose?
'Cause right now I choose you
Do you still think of me fondly?
Do you still think of me?

I'm tryna broach the distance
That's growing in our lives
From the night until the morning
Like we're on different drugs

Did I say too much?
Did I take too much?
The temptation to vacate
Seduces us

I'm tryna beat the static
That's living in our hearts
Like white noise that's in the distance
That will only drown us out

Did I say too much?
Did I take too much?
The temptation to vacate
Seduces us, oh

(Different drugs, different)
(Diff, dif dif dif dif different)
(Drugs)

Lance Bozman

Such simple drum work. I love it. Works beautifully.

Kelly Wells

I love it when people point out the thing that I can’t put my finger on. Helps me learn quickly. I love smarties like you. As long as they have loving kindness. I love people who are obsessed with music like me. It’s actually hard to find them. Because music is like air and water and fire and earth to me. Where are those people who feel me?

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This makes me miss a gf I haven't had

Phantom Frost

Kale said at a live show th is is his favorite so I was like the artists had the same favorite off the new album ... he knows it's nostalgic and such emotion it made me pause my chaotic life to be humble again. Thank you and the new drummer is better than a metronome at keeping a beat cheers you British blokes love ya!

xenonorman

@Dope Sentry He meant that this drummer is better than nothing, you muppet.

Dope Sentry

New drummer is not better, you are on crack. New drummer couldn't play Positive Tension.

Calvin DiZinno

You can feel your soul sink further away with each bass rift @1:34

Phantom Frost

Or pride and self respect as you wither

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