The Sweetest Tooth
Camphor Lyrics

Shadow on the lung, a blue in the eye
There is a dark, ominous presence on the singer's lung, along with a sadness that is visible in their eyes.

Fluid on the brain and a kink in the spine
The singer is experiencing physical and mental discomfort and tension that is causing them distress.

Self-indulgent: cultivated to consumer
The singer acknowledges that they are engaging in self-centered behaviors that are focused on consumption and material pleasure rather than self-improvement or altruistic pursuits.

Diamond tip drill bit digging the sweetest tooth
The artist feels as though they are constantly seeking out pleasure or gratification, even though it may be causing more harm than good in the long run.

Under the gun, over the line
The artist is experiencing a great deal of pressure or stress, which is starting to push them beyond their limits.

American beauty withering on the vine
The singer is commenting on society's obsession with physical beauty, which they see as being fleeting and ultimately meaningless.

Saccharin smile rotting at the root
The singer sees through the fake, saccharine smiles that people put on and understands that there is often pain and darkness lurking beneath the surface.

Needle nose bulldoze pulling the sweetest tooth
The artist feels as though they are being bombarded by external pressures and forces that are causing them to constantly crave pleasure and instant gratification.

Give me something for the pain
The artist is asking for relief from their physical or emotional discomfort.

Give me something for it
They are specifically requesting some sort of antidote or remedy for their pain or distress.

Run, rabbit, run, fight or flight
The singer is feeling a sense of panic or urgency and is considering whether to stay and confront their problems or flee from them entirely.

Used to be proud but now just full of pride
The artist recognizes that they were once confident and self-assured, but their ego has grown to the point where it is causing them to act selfishly and lose sight of what is truly important.

Over and over, is this getting through?
The singer is frustrated that their message or point of view seems to be falling on deaf ears, and they are wondering if anyone is truly listening or understanding them.

Pickaxe syntax chipping at the sweetest tooth
The singer is using language and rhetoric as a tool to chip away at their own desires and cravings, hoping to eventually find a sense of inner peace and satisfaction.

Give me something for the pain
The singer's plea for relief from their pain or distress is repeated, emphasizing their sense of desperation.

Give me something for it
Once again, the artist is asking specifically for a solution to their pain or discomfort.