Medicine
Chris Galmon vs. N.D.A. Lyrics

Who controls the medicine controls you
The people or entities that have power over medication also have power over your life and decisions.

There's a monster crouched in the middle of the room
There is a dangerous presence or problem that everyone is aware of but chooses to ignore.

Feasting on the lives that the medicine consumes
This problem is causing harm and destruction to people's lives, facilitated by the use of medication.

We don't need no doctors, we need men to dig the tombs
Rather than relying on doctors to prescribe medication, we need individuals to address the underlying issues and prevent further death and suffering.

As the death toll rise sparks a cemetery boom
The increasing number of deaths due to this problem is leading to a significant rise in the need for burial grounds.

In the land of military industrial complexity
In a society governed by a complicated relationship between the military and industry.

We ain't born free, freedom had a hysterectomy
Despite the idea of freedom, our freedoms have been severely restricted and taken away.

The feds run the block from Wall Street down to Sesame
The government has control and influence over various aspects of society, from high finance to everyday life.

Controlling everything from opiates to amphetamines
They have control over the distribution and availability of drugs, both legal and illegal.

Populate the prisons while they're passing out the recipes
As they hand out prescriptions, they are also contributing to the overcrowding of prisons.

Sell us back our freedom just to manifest their destinies
They profit from selling us medication, making us believe we are gaining freedom, but in reality, it serves their own interests and goals.

They don't want you stressed so they keep your ass in Zan land
They manipulate and suppress our stress by keeping us dependent on medication like Xanax (Zan) to escape reality.

Paint it like a dream, then it turns into a nightmare
They present medication as a solution to our problems, but it often ends up causing more harm and difficulties.

You become a slave to that bottle on your nightstand
You become dependent on the medication and it controls your life, symbolized by the presence of a pill bottle on your nightstand.

Takes your will power, now you're too strung out to fight man
The medication weakens your ability to resist its influence and makes it difficult for you to fight against its negative effects.

Lost in the ether like a pilot with no flight plan
You are lost and directionless, like a pilot who doesn't know where they're going.

Brain dead bitch
A derogatory term used to insult and degrade someone who is mentally incapacitated due to medication abuse.

Turn out the lights man
A figurative statement to end the situation or bring an end to the negative effects of medication abuse.

This country is strung out
The nation is heavily dependent on medication and suffering from the negative consequences of this dependency.

From the doctor's office all the way to the trap house
People are obtaining medication from both legitimate medical sources as well as illegal drug dealers.

So easy to tap out
It is simple for individuals to give in to the temptation of using medication without considering the repercussions.

If you're a statistic, then they got you mapped out
If you are simply seen as a number or statistic, then those in control already have a plan for you.

Just tell em you're stressed out
If you express stress or fatigue, they are quick to prescribe medication to address the symptoms without addressing the underlying issues.

Always tired, or you need to pass out
If you constantly feel tired or have trouble sleeping, they will readily offer medication to help you sleep without addressing the root causes.

Just show up with cash out
Individuals with money can easily obtain medication, reinforcing the financial interests of those who control the industry.

In this nation of fiends, or should I say cash cows
In a society where people are addicted to medication and become sources of profit, they are essentially treated as mere sources of money.

Maybe we're in too deep, when drugs are the number one industry
It is concerning when the pharmaceutical industry surpasses all others in terms of economic importance, indicating a high level of dependency on medication.

And they ain't trying to be discreet
The industry is not attempting to hide its dominant position or its motivations for profit.

About filling their pockets and culling the weak
They prioritize monetary gain over the well-being of vulnerable individuals, leading to their exploitation and harm.

Yeah I said it, bring on the heat
The singer is unafraid to voice their opinion and is inviting criticism or backlash for speaking out against the pharmaceutical industry.

But let me remind you of freedom of speech
The singer emphasizes the importance of the right to freedom of speech, allowing them to express their concerns and criticisms openly.

The cure has become the disease
In the pursuit of finding a solution to medical problems, the medications themselves have become harmful and detrimental.

Regardless of what you believe
Regardless of personal beliefs or opinions, the negative consequences of medication abuse are undeniable.

Look at the facts, I dare you to read
The artist challenges others to examine factual information and educate themselves on the subject.

Statistical data concerning o.d.'s
Information and statistics related to drug overdoses (o.d.'s), which serve as evidence for the negative effects of medication abuse.

Why are the junkies decreasing in age
Why is there a trend of drug addiction affecting younger individuals?

Out of the cradle and into the grave
Instead of growing up and experiencing life, these young individuals are succumbing to drug addiction and dying prematurely.

These are the kids society raised
These young individuals are a product of society's influence and upbringing.

Give them a pill until they behave
Instead of addressing the underlying issues causing behavioral problems, society resorts to medicating these young individuals.

Whoa! We are on the ledge
We are on the brink of a major crisis or disaster.

When children amount to heads in beds
When the youth population is reduced to mere fatalities.

Systematically born and bred
A systematic process has led to the creation and perpetuation of this crisis.

For a life in a cage or an early death
These young individuals are destined to lead lives of imprisonment or die prematurely due to drug addiction.

Yeah, you heard what I said
The artist reiterates the importance and seriousness of their statements.

Who do you think controls the meds
The artist questions the audience about who they believe has control and influence over medication.

Just follow the money the lobbyists pledge
The artist suggests that following the money trail and the influence of lobbyists would reveal who holds power in the medication industry.

All the way to the crooked feds
The corruption and control extend even to the government authorities and agencies involved.

Holla back if you fed up
Respond or express your agreement if you are tired of this situation.

Tell big pharma to get fucked
Expressing frustration and anger towards the major pharmaceutical companies.