Crimson House is a multi genre cabaret gypsy rock band from South Africa, f… Read Full Bio ↴Crimson House is a multi genre cabaret gypsy rock band from South Africa, founded in 2010. They mix rock, ska and roots blues with a South African Twist.

Current Band Members:
Riaan Smit - Vocal/Guitar/ Harmonica
Nick Becker - Alto Sax
Gareth Harvey - Baritone Sax
Arno Van Zyl - Banjo/ Guitar
Christoph De Chanvonnes Vrugt - Drums
Andre Skywalker Van De Merve - Bass

Medicine
Crimson House Lyrics

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(Living in love with loving the living)
(Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)

I’m medicated
It's complicated
Well, I’m doing what they saying is the right thing to do
But I don’t know if it’s the same as it is for me as you
And its draining

And entertaining

Now don’t forget to take your medicine (Living in love with loving the living)
Don’t forget to take your medicine (Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)
And don’t forget to take your medicine (Living in love with loving the living)
And don’t forget to take your medicine (Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)

We’re celebrating
Self medicating
My prescription from the doctor is love
It's addictive and I can’t get enough of that stuff

That I’ve tasted, yeah
And I’m wasted, yeah

Now don’t forget to take your medicine (Living in love with loving the living)
Now don’t forget to take your medicine (Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)
And don’t forget to take your medicine (Living in love with loving the living)
And don’t forget to take your medicine (Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)

I’m educated
And concentrated, yeah
Well, music is the language of love
And I’m learning how to sing because

It never faded
Feels like we made it

Now don’t forget to take your medicine (Living in love with loving the living)
Now don’t forget to take your medicine (Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)
And don’t forget to take your medicine (Living in love with loving the living)
And don’t forget to take your medicine (Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given) (Oh yeah)

(Living in love with loving the living) (Yeah)
(Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given) (Yeah)

(Living in love with loving the living) (Yeah)
(Give the gift of giving, the gifts you’ve been given)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crimson House's song, "Medicine", revolve around the idea of finding and experiencing the feeling of love as a form of medication. The first two lines, "Living in love with loving the living" and "Give the gift of giving, the gifts you've been given", emphasize the importance of love and kindness in the lives of people. The singer then talks about how he is doing what is considered right medically, but he is unsure if it works the same way for everyone. The experience is both draining and entertaining at the same time. The repetition of the line "don't forget to take your medicine" reinforces the idea of love being the medicine that people need.

The second verse discusses how the singer "self medicates" with love, finding it addictive and something he cannot get enough of. The lines "My prescription from the doctor is love/It's addictive and I can’t get enough of that stuff" solidify the idea that love is the answer to life's problems. The third verse talks about the singer educating himself about music and how it is the language of love. The song ends with a repetition of the first two lines, "Living in love with loving the living" and "Give the gift of giving, the gifts you've been given".

Line by Line Meaning

I’m medicated
I am following the prescribed medication routine

It's complicated
The situation is not simple and straightforward

Well, I’m doing what they saying is the right thing to do
I am following the advice of the experts

But I don’t know if it’s the same as it is for me as you
However, what works for me might not work for you

And its draining
It is exhausting

And entertaining
But also enjoyable

Now don’t forget to take your medicine
Remember to take care of yourself

We’re celebrating
We are rejoicing

Self medicating
I am taking care of myself

My prescription from the doctor is love
Love is what the doctor has ordered for me

It's addictive and I can’t get enough of that stuff
I enjoy it so much that I can't get enough of it