PILLS
DBMK Lyrics
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I′m stuck in your head but I'm stuck in the pills
And you know what I want but I don′t want it to spill
I'm stuck in my head but you're stuck in the pills
Poison
Below my mane
They all look the same
Stay, stay, stay away
Everybody hurts sometimes
Swallow your mind to feel alright
′Cuz time is never how you sell it
The time is never how you get it
Everybody hurts sometimes
Swallow your mind to feel alright
′Cuz time is never how you sell it
And time is never how you get it
You say that I won't, but you know that I will
I′m hating the cold but I'm loving the chill
And I guess in the end I′m still getting my fill
You're pouring a glass but I′m popping a pill
Poison
Below my mane
They all look the same
You say "Stay awake"
Stay, stay, stay awake
Everybody hurts sometimes
Swallow your mind to feel alright
'Cuz time is never how you sell it
The time is never how you get it
Everybody hurts sometimes
Swallow your mind to feel alright
'Cuz time is never how you sell it
And time is never how you get it
I feel it, its off her skin
I feel it bottom in
We steal it, each song splits
And I need it, I need it
I feel it pumpin′ through my veins
I feel it pumpin′ through my veins
Everybody hurts sometimes
Swallow your mind to feel alright
'Cuz time is never how you sell it
And time is never how you get it
Everybody hurts sometimes
Swallow your mind to feel alright
′Cuz time is never how you get it
And time is never how you get it
The song "Pills" by DBMK touches on themes of addiction and self-destructive behavior. The lyrics suggest that the singer is caught in a cycle of addiction, with their mind consumed by drugs and pills. The first verse suggests that the person the singer is singing to will get what they want, while the singer is stuck in their own head, consumed by their addiction. The chorus repeats the phrase "everybody hurts sometimes," suggesting that the pain the singer is feeling is universal, while also implying that the drugs they are taking are a way to ease that pain temporarily. The second verse continues to explore the singer's addiction, suggesting that they are both hating and loving the feeling the pills give them.
The bridge of the song brings in a new element, with the lines "I feel it, it's off her skin/I feel it bottom in." This could suggest that the addiction is tied to a person, perhaps a romantic interest, with their touch or presence being the trigger for the singer's drug use. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that time is not something easily measured or controlled, especially when under the influence of drugs.
Overall, "Pills" is a poignant exploration of addiction and its detrimental effects on one's mental and emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
If you get what you want, and I know that you will
I am aware that you always get what you desire
I′m stuck in your head but I'm stuck in the pills
I am always on your mind but you turn to pills to cope
And you know what I want but I don′t want it to spill
You are aware of my desires, but I don't want them to overflow
I'm stuck in my head but you're stuck in the pills
I am lost in my own thoughts while you rely on pills for comfort
Poison
Pills can be lethal to one's health
Below my mane
Pills are hidden beneath my hair
They all look the same
All pills seem identical to me
You say "Stay away"
You warn me to steer clear of pills
Stay, stay, stay away
You repeatedly emphasize the importance of avoiding pills
Everybody hurts sometimes
It is a normal experience to feel pain
Swallow your mind to feel alright
Pills can make one feel better, but they also have negative consequences
′Cuz time is never how you sell it
Time cannot be bought or sold
The time is never how you get it
Time is unpredictable and can never be fully understood
You say that I won't, but you know that I will
You doubt that I can resist pills, but you know that I cannot
I′m hating the cold but I'm loving the chill
I dislike the harsh reality, but I am addicted to the feeling of numbness
And I guess in the end I′m still getting my fill
Ultimately, I am fulfilling my desires even if they have negative consequences
You're pouring a glass but I′m popping a pill
You are choosing to drink to cope, while I am taking pills instead
I feel it, its off her skin
I am affected by the scent of the drug on her skin
I feel it bottom in
I feel the effects of the drug taking hold
We steal it, each song splits
We are slowly losing ourselves as we become more dependent on drugs
And I need it, I need it
I have become reliant on the drug and cannot function without it
I feel it pumpin′ through my veins
I can feel the drug moving through my body
'Cuz time is never how you get it
Time is out of our control and cannot be fully understood
And time is never how you get it
Time is always passing and cannot be reversed or manipulated
Contributed by Joseph N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.