PILLS
Chase Huglin Lyrics
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Cause I have had enough
Faking smiles and pretending that I'm tough
Is it just my luck
Is it just my luck
I swallowed a pill, I wanted to see God
Promise I won't be long
I sat down and I tried to write a song
How drunk do I have to be when you drop me off
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
Like that will solve anything at all
How drunk do I have to be when you drop me off
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
Like that will solve anything, solve anything at all
Solve anything at all
Breathe in, breathe out now
I am filled with doubt
I tried to call you
When your foot's inside your mouth
How drunk do I have to be when you drop me off
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
Like that will solve anything at all
How drunk do I have to be when you drop me off
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
Like that will solve anything, solve anything at all
Solve anything at all
How drunk do I have to be when I drop you off
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
Like that will solve anything at all
The lyrics to Chase Huglin's song "Pills" reflect the struggles of trying to escape one's problems and anxieties through different means. The singer seems to be fed up with pretending to be strong and happy when they really are struggling inside. The line "your laugh is killing me but will it hurry up" showcases the singer's desire to escape their current situation and find a way out. They have been pretending for so long that they can no longer keep up the act.
The singer turns to drugs, symbolized by the line "I swallowed a pill, I wanted to see God," to try and find some sort of escape. This may be interpreted as a cry for help from someone who is struggling with addiction. The singer also tries writing a song as a way to cope with their problems but this too fails to provide relief, as "it came out wrong." The final lines of the song repeat the theme of avoiding discussing problems by asking "how drunk do I have to be when you drop me off" and "how drunk do I have to be when I drop you off." The song is a poignant portrayal of the struggle to deal with emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Your laugh is killing me but will it hurry up
Your laughter is painful for me, and I wish it would stop soon.
Cause I have had enough
I cannot bear it anymore.
Faking smiles and pretending that I'm tough
I am pretending to be strong by faking smiles.
Is it just my luck
I wonder if this unfortunate situation is just my fate.
I swallowed a pill, I wanted to see God
I took a drug to experience something profound or spiritual.
Promise I won't be long
I hope the drug's effect won't last too long.
I sat down and I tried to write a song
I attempted to compose a piece of music.
But it came out wrong
It did not turn out the way I wanted it to.
How drunk do I have to be when you drop me off
I wonder how intoxicated I need to be before I can avoid discussing my problems when you take me home.
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
I don't want to share my issues with anyone.
Like that will solve anything at all
I doubt that talking about my problems would make any real difference.
Breathe in, breathe out now
I am attempting to calm myself down with deep breathing exercises.
I am filled with doubt
I have a lot of uncertainty and skepticism in my mind.
I tried to call you
I attempted to contact you via phone.
When your foot's inside your mouth
When you are speaking without thinking or being inappropriate.
How drunk do I have to be when you drop me off
I wonder how intoxicated I need to be before I can avoid discussing my problems when you take me home.
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
I don't want to share my issues with anyone.
Like that will solve anything, solve anything at all
I doubt that talking about my problems would make any real difference.
How drunk do I have to be when I drop you off
I wonder how intoxicated I need to be before I can avoid discussing my problems when I take you home.
Cause I don't want to talk about my problems
I don't want to share my issues with anyone.
Like that will solve anything at all
I doubt that talking about my problems would make any real difference.
Contributed by Brooklyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.