Broods is a dream pop sibling duo of Georgia Nott and Caleb Nott based in A… Read Full Bio ↴Broods is a dream pop sibling duo of Georgia Nott and Caleb Nott based in Auckland, New Zealand. Bridges (Oct 2013) was their dreamy debut single, produced by Joel Little (best known for producing Lorde's debut recordings).

Comprising vocalist Georgia Nott and her elder multi-instrumentalist brother, Caleb Nott, the pair grew up surrounded by music, having played together since they were children. They were in the Peasants, a band that won a competition for intermediate (junior high) and high school musical acts in 2011. After the Peasants broke up, the siblings formed Broods and connected with producer Joel Little, who had served as a judge during the contest. In October 2013, months after Little gained recognition for his work with another Auckland native, Lorde, Broods uploaded "Bridges" to their SoundCloud page and subsequently signed major-label contracts for various territories. The following January, "Bridges" was released commercially and reached the Top Ten in New Zealand.

A self-titled six-track EP co-written by the Notts and Little, and produced by Little, was issued at the end of the month. Released in the U.S. the following month Broods debuted at number 164 on the Billboard 200. Their debut album, Evergreen, arrived in September 2014, topped the New Zealand chart, and reached number 45 in the U.S.

In April 2016, the duo and Little returned with "Free," the first single from their sophomore album. Their second New Zealand chart-topper, Conscious, arrived in the summer of 2016 and featured the Lorde-penned "Heartlines" and a collaboration with Tove Lo. After dominating the 2016 New Zealand Music Awards, they joined international tours with Two Door Cinema Club and Tove Lo. Before the arrival of album three, Broods joined Flight Facilities for "Stranded," and Whethan on "Be Like You."

In 2018, they issued the singles "Peach" and "Everything Goes (Wow)." Both tracks were featured on their third LP, Don't Feed the Pop Monster, which arrived in February 1, 2019. The duo promoted the effort with an international tour that began in London.

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Medicine
Broods Lyrics

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Take me to the other side
'Cause my hands are as cold as ice
Leave a heart-shaped hole in my chest
As the thoughts of you leave my head

Oh and it's the only way
It's the, it's the only way
Oh it's the only way

It's the, it's the only way
Oh it's the only way
It's the, it's the only way
Out

And you're my storm
I can't compete
And I'm forlorn
I'm moving only on your breeze
And I-I-I-I-I-I-I'll never be free
And I-I-I-I-I-I-I'll never be free

When I've got nothing left to lose
I wonder what I'll find
Without the simple sigh of you
To give me peace in mind

But you're my storm
I can't compete
And I'm forlorn
I'm moving only on your breeze

And I-I-I-I-I-I-I'll never be free
And I-I-I-I-I-I-I'll never be free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Broods's popular song Medicine seem to be about someone who is struggling to let go of a past love. The opening line, "Take me to the other side, 'Cause my hands are as cold as ice" suggests that the singer is feeling lost and empty, as if they need something to help them feel alive again. The heart-shaped hole left in the chest is a powerful image of heartbreak and longing. They are desperate to find a way out of their sadness and move on, but they can't seem to shake the memories of the person they've lost.

The following verses suggest that the singer is resigned to their fate, and that being in love with this person is a kind of storm that they can't escape. "And you're my storm, I can't compete, and I'm forlorn, I'm moving only on your breeze." These lyrics suggest that being in love with this person is both all-consuming and ultimately unfulfilling. The singer knows they'll never truly be free of their love for this person, as they still feel their presence even when they're not around. The final lines evoke a sense of sadness and nostalgia - the singer wonders what life will be like without this person in it, and whether they'll ever find peace of mind again.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me to the other side
I want to escape my current situation and be somewhere else.

'Cause my hands are as cold as ice
I am emotionally distant and numb.

Leave a heart-shaped hole in my chest
My heart feels empty and broken because of you.

As the thoughts of you leave my head
I am trying to forget about you, but it's difficult.

Oh and it's the only way
There is no other option or solution.

It's the, it's the only way
I am emphasizing that it's the ONLY way.

Out
I want to get out of this situation or relationship.

And you're my storm
You are the chaos and turmoil in my life.

I can't compete
I am powerless against your influence over me.

And I'm forlorn
I am sad and lonely without you.

I'm moving only on your breeze
I am going wherever you take me, because I am under your control.