Imipramine
Blueboy Lyrics


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You say love can break a boy's heart
I said there's no such thing
No such thing
Scrimping, saving fifty-three ways
To bring you gossamer gossamer
Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel
Grey stone circles in the grey rain gallons of lilies
White lilies white
I might loose my way and stumble fall into shallowness shallowness
Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel
Ah la la la living life I can't afford smiles
Screaming humble pie humble pie
Out beyond the blue horizon
Where dreams caress the night caress the night
Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel
You can look but you can't touch me
This is my only life my only life
Freaking out on Katie's bathroom
Red tablets screwing you screwing you - up!
Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel
Ah la la la imipramine you know what I mean
The drug that I need the drug that you need
Imipramine you know what I mean




The drug that I need the drug that you need
Ah-ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blueboy's song "Imipramine" speak of the struggles with love, life and depression. The opening lines "You say love can break a boy's heart, I said there's no such thing" suggest a disagreement about the effects of love. The following lines describe the singer's attempts to win over their lover through financial saving "Scrimping, saving fifty-three ways to bring you gossamer gossamer" and their pessimistic outlook on the situation "Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel".


The next few lines describe a bleak and grey setting "Grey stone circles in the grey rain gallons of lilies, White lilies white" followed by their fear of losing themselves and falling into a state of shallowness "I might loose my way and stumble fall into shallowness shallowness". Despite their fears, the singer continues to navigate life with a pessimistic outlook "Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel".


The song takes a darker turn with the line "Freaking out on Katie's bathroom, Red tablets screwing you screwing you - up!" referencing the use of drugs to cope with depression. The chorus repeats the line "Imipramine you know what I mean, The drug that I need the drug that you need" further emphasizing the use of antidepressants. The song ends with a repetition of "Ah-ha" conveying a sense of resignation.


Line by Line Meaning

You say love can break a boy's heart
You believe that love is capable of causing emotional pain to a young man.


I said there's no such thing
I disagree with your statement that love has the power to hurt a boy's heart.


Scrimping, saving fifty-three ways
I am working hard and trying various methods to accumulate enough money.


To bring you gossamer gossamer
I am trying to buy you something delicate and light, perhaps a gossamer fabric.


Pessimistic angel pessimistic angel pessimistic angel
I feel like I am being pessimistic, but I am also hoping for something positive like an angel.


Grey stone circles in the grey rain gallons of lilies
I see dark stone structures in the rain and numerous white lilies in containers.


White lilies white
These lilies are pure white in color.


I might lose my way and stumble fall into shallowness shallowness
I am afraid that I may lose sight of what truly matters and become too focused on superficial things.


Ah la la la living life I can't afford smiles
I am struggling financially and cannot afford to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.


Screaming humble pie humble pie
I am acknowledging my mistakes and trying to be humble.


Out beyond the blue horizon
I am imagining a place far away and unknown.


Where dreams caress the night caress the night
This place is where dreams are comforting and soothing during the night.


You can look but you can't touch me
You can observe me but cannot have me.


This is my only life my only life
I want to live my life to the fullest since I only have one.


Freaking out on Katie's bathroom
I am feeling anxious while in Katie's bathroom.


Red tablets screwing you screwing you - up!
The red tablets, likely referring to medication, are having negative side effects.


Ah la la la imipramine you know what I mean
I am referring to a drug, imipramine, and hoping that you understand its significance.


The drug that I need the drug that you need
Imipramine is helping both of us cope with some form of ailment.


Imipramine you know what I mean
I am emphasizing the importance of imipramine and hoping that you understand its significance.


Ah-ha
An expression of realization or understanding.




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