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Dark medicine, black magic
Referring to substance abuse and addiction as a dark magic, which can bring the user back to life or lead them down a path of destruction.

Resurrection, hands are bound
Being caught in the cycle of addiction and feeling powerless to break free, as if one's hands are tied.

Unholy, scattered ashes
The destructive nature of addiction and its ability to leave a person feeling fragmented, hopeless, and disconnected from themselves and others.

Drowned in salt and sound
Being consumed by the intensity of one's emotions, leading to a sense of drowning in a sea of feelings and sensations.

Scars on my arms, I might open that up
The temptation to engage in self-harm or relapse, despite the physical and emotional pain it causes.

I might take another just to try my luck
The impulsiveness of addictive behavior, and the willingness to take risks even if it may lead to further harm or destruction.

I've been holdin' my head, I've been holdin' my tongue
The struggle to express oneself or seek help, often due to feelings of shame, guilt, or fear of judgment.

I've been drinkin' so much for too long
The use of alcohol as a coping mechanism, which has become a habit that is difficult to break.

And did you put it to your temple or the back of your throat?
Asking someone if they have considered suicide, and if so, whether they have thought of using a gun or ingesting a substance to end their life.

I just wanna talk, compare some notes
The desire to connect with someone who understands the struggles of addiction and can offer support and validation.

But I really want some closure
The need for resolution or clarity regarding past traumas or triggers that may be contributing to one's addictive behavior.

Will you think of me before you go?
The fear of being abandoned or forgotten, and the desire for someone to remember and acknowledge one's struggles and pain.

Or will you leave me all alone?
The fear of being left behind or rejected, especially when one is vulnerable and in need of support.

Will you tell me when you're gone?
The desire for honesty and transparency in relationships, even if it may be painful or uncomfortable.

Will you tell me if you don't know?
Asking someone if they are aware of their own feelings and motivations, and if not, encouraging them to seek help or guidance.

Don't know
Acknowledging that there may not be easy answers or solutions to complex issues related to addiction and mental health.

If I could die slow, I just wanna have a home
Feeling like life is moving too quickly, and longing for a sense of stability, safety, and belonging.

I just want the wound to close
Expressing a desire for healing and closure regarding past traumas or hurts that may be contributing to one's addictive behavior.

Scar tissue, black holes
Referring to the emotional scars and emptiness that addiction can create, which may feel overwhelming and all-consuming.

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
Repeating a phrase to express a sense of certainty or conviction about one's feelings or experiences related to addiction.

Dwellin' on a dream
Feeling trapped in a cycle of wishing and hoping for things to be different, without taking real action to make changes.

I can't even speak
Feeling overwhelmed or silenced by one's emotions, to the point that it is difficult to articulate them.

I can hardly breathe, all I want to do is leave
Feeling suffocated or trapped by addiction, and longing to escape or break free from its hold.

Like I'm lost in the trees, hard rain, cold sleep
Feeling isolated, helpless, and vulnerable to the harsh realities of addiction, which may feel overwhelming and exhausting.

Half sleep
Feeling like one's senses and perception are dulled or numbed by addiction, and struggling to stay present or alert.

What's wrong with me?
Questioning one's own worth or value, and feeling like something is fundamentally flawed or broken within oneself.

A shattered heart and codeine
Describing the emotional pain and physical numbness that addiction can bring, which may feel like one's heart has been broken into pieces.

Bad dreams, on me
Referring to the nightmares and negative thoughts that can come with addiction, and feeling responsible or guilty for them.

It's on me
Taking ownership or responsibility for one's own addiction and the consequences that come with it.

I'll die in my sleep
Feeling like addiction will ultimately lead to one's demise, and that there may be no way to escape its hold.

I'll die by my hand
Acknowledging that one's own choices and actions may contribute to their own demise or destructive patterns of behavior.

My heart, my sleeve, my peace
Describing the emotional vulnerability and openness that addiction can bring, and expressing a desire for inner peace and healing.

In dreams, bad dreams
Describing the disturbing and unsettling nature of dreams related to addiction, which may feel like one is trapped or haunted by their demons.

On me, it's on me
Reiterating the idea that one's own choices and actions are ultimately responsible for their experiences with addiction, and expressing a sense of burden or responsibility.