Drug Song
Dave Bixby Lyrics
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Now look what I've done
I've ruined my temple with drugs
My mind is done
Got down in my manhood
before my time
Left in my darkness
I can't even think straight
Nobody knows what I say
Even my guitar wonders
why I can't play
No more smile I wear on my face
I've gone the last mile
And I just lost the rays
How did I get this way
It's so unreal
I'm no longer a person
I can't even feel
Got down in my manhood
before my time
Left in my darkness
I've lost my mind
The lyrics to Dave Bixby's "Drug Song" explore the devastating effects of drug abuse. The opening line, "Life used to be good," sets the tone for the song and highlights the sense of loss and regret that characterizes much of the piece. Bixby laments that he has "ruined [his] temple with drugs," suggesting that he has irreparably damaged his physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
The refrain, "Got down in my manhood before my time," underscores the idea that Bixby's drug use has caused him to age prematurely. He feels as though he has lost his youth and vitality, and is now trapped in a state of darkness and confusion. The line "even my guitar wonders why I can't play" is particularly poignant, as it highlights the extent to which Bixby's drug use has impacted his ability to create art and express himself.
Overall, "Drug Song" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of substance abuse and the toll it can take on one's physical and emotional health.
Line by Line Meaning
Life used to be good
I used to be happy and content with my life
Now look what I've done
I made a terrible mistake and now regret it
I've ruined my temple with drugs
I have severely damaged my body and mind through drug use
My mind is done
I am unable to think clearly or logically anymore
Got down in my manhood
I became addicted to drugs at a young age
before my time
before I was mature enough to handle the consequences of my actions
Left in my darkness
I am consumed by feelings of despair and hopelessness
I've lost my mind
I am mentally unstable and unable to cope with reality
I can't even think straight
I am so affected by drugs that I cannot focus or concentrate
Nobody knows what I say
My speech is slurred and incoherent due to drug use
Even my guitar wonders
My ability to play music has been severely impacted by drug use
why I can't play
I am unable to play music as well as I used to due to the effects of drugs
No more smile I wear on my face
I have lost my ability to experience happiness or joy
I've gone the last mile
I have reached the end of my ability to cope with my situation
And I just lost the rays
I have lost my perception of the beauty and positivity in the world
How did I get this way
I am struggling to understand how I ended up in this situation
It's so unreal
My situation seems unbelievable or impossible to comprehend
I'm no longer a person
I feel that my identity and sense of self have been completely eroded
I can't even feel
I have lost my ability to experience emotions
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aidaszavalauskas4810
Life use to be good
Now look what I’ve done
I’ve ruined my temple with drugs
My mind is stun
Cut down in my man hood
Before my time
Left in my darkness
I’ve lost my mind
I can't even think straight
Nobody knows what I say
Even my guitar
Wonders why I can’t play
No more a smile
I wear on my face
I’ve gone the last mile
And I’ve just lost the race
How did I get this way
Its so unreal
I’m no longer a person
I can’t even feel
Cut down in my manhood
Before my time
Lost in my darkness
I’ve lost my mind
@Anish-hq9ud
Travis sampled this so well, such a great find
@jamba-
I’m not a fan of Travis but yeah, you’re right. He did the sample justice
@traeyoungfanaccount
best song on utopia
@cocainejames1498
@@traeyoungfanaccount leandoer carried that track
@user-xm5jm3ot2m
I FUCKING KNEW I RECOGNISED IT
@candy_flip
@@user-xm5jm3ot2msame I was like wait I've heard this somewhere ..
@spatial_awareness
I forgive myself, I forgive myself
I choose to feel good, I choose to feel free
I will fight for everything I love, forever
And I will love everything that I fight for, forever
@rustzio
honestly thank you travis scott for bringing so many to this beautiful song
@nicknickson3650
@@rustzio if you like this song you should follow the message. Quit doing drugs and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.
@bananaleather7068
I fall down, I get up, I stand tall, I stand tall