Bluejuice was an indie-rock/funk/pop band based in Sydney, Australia. The g… Read Full Bio ↴Bluejuice was an indie-rock/funk/pop band based in Sydney, Australia. The group consists of vocalists Jake Stone and Stavros Yiannoukas, bassist Jamie Cibej, keyboardist Jerry Craib and drummer James Hauptmann.

They have released three studio albums to date - Problems (2007), Head of the Hawk (2009) and Company (2011). The band formed in 2002 and began their career playing improvised hip-hop sets in small bars.

Bluejuice released their debut album Problems in 2007 after two EPs and constant touring. Problems was well received by Rolling Stone magazine in Australia, which awarded the album a four out of five rating.The band's first single, "Vitriol", enjoyed airplay on the Australian national radio network Triple J, being the second most popular track in 2007 and ultimately reaching No. 11 in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 countdown in 2007. "Vitriol" ranked number 67 in the Australian Rolling Stone Magazine's 100 Best songs of 2007. The video clip for "Vitriol" won best clip at Sunscreen Video Awards in 2007.

The video clip for "The Reductionist", the second single from Problems, was Rage "Indie Clip of the Week" in January 2008. The third single, "Phantom Boogie," received substantial airplay on Triple J. All three singles were produced by Genevieve Maynard.

In 2009, Bluejuice signed to the Australian record label Dew Process and recorded their second studio album at Big Jesus Burger in Sydney with producer/mixer Chris Shaw (Bob Dylan, Public Enemy, Super Furry Animals, Weezer). Lead single "Broken Leg" debuted on the Australian Singles Chart at number 47 on 23 August 2009. They released the album Head of the Hawk on 18 September 2009, and it debuted at No. 37 on the Australian Albums Chart. "Broken Leg" eventually peaked at No. 27 on the Australian Singles Chart, supported by a music video directed by Samuel Bennetts, as well as reaching No. 5 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2009. The band performed the song on Channel Seven's Sunrise and Channel Nine's Wide World of Sports.

The second single from Head of the Hawk is "(Ain't) Telling the Truth", which was added to Triple J airplay. The band have also been nominated for two ARIA Awards in 2009 for Best Breakthrough Artist (Single) for "Broken Leg" and Best Video for "Broken Leg". The "Broken Leg" video was directed by Sammuel Bennet and was shot at the Metro in Sydney with the local skipping team called (in video) "Shimmer Extreme" led by the coach TK. "Broken Leg" was also voted No. 1 on Rage's inaugural "Rage FIFTY" in 2009.

On the Grand Final (part 1) episode of the AFL Footy Show, Hawthorn Football Club players Ben Stratton, Jarryd Morton, Matt Suckling and Liam Shiels re-enacted the popular video clip to "Broken Leg" live as part of the 2010 Player Review.

On November 11, 2011, Bluejuice released their third album, Company. The first single 'Act Yr Age' was co-written by Sparkadia's Alex Burnett. The closing track, 'On My Own' was co-written by The Presets' Julian Hamilton.

In January 2012, Bluejuice once again completed their annual Sizzling Summer tour with dance act The Aston Shuffle. They also played both Big Day Out and Groovin' the Moo festival tours.

Medication
Bluejuice Lyrics

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Filled up, I'm on track
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Filled up, back to back
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Filled up, back to back
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Overall Meaning

In Bluejuice's song "Medication," the repetitive lyrics convey a sense of urgency and the need for medication. The song seems to highlight the dependence on medication to cope with the pressures and challenges of life. The constant repetition of the phrase "Got to get that medication" emphasizes the importance and urgency attached to obtaining and taking medication.

The lyrics also suggest a desire to be back on track and in control. Lines such as "Filled up, I'm on track" and "Pump that stat, that, say" indicate a need to regain stability and balance through the use of medication. The reference to a "new prescription" suggests that the medication mentioned is a solution to a perceived problem or a way to cope with internal struggles.

The repetition of the lyrics and the energetic, almost frantic delivery of the song further emphasize the desperation and sense of urgency. It can be interpreted as a commentary on the prevalence of relying on medication and the societal pressure to find quick fixes or easy solutions to personal challenges.

Overall, "Medication" explores the themes of dependence, desperation, and the pursuit of stability through the use of medication, presenting a thought-provoking and introspective perspective on this topic.

Line by Line Meaning

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Fully prepared and making progress

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Filled up, back to back
Sufficiently stocked, continuously

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