Paracetamol
Declan Mckenna Lyrics

There's a boy, fifteen, with a gun in his hand
A teenage boy is holding a gun.

And the people all say he should be hanged
People think he should be punished for this action.

And they ask him for his motive, but they don't understand
They inquire about his reasons for doing it, yet they don't comprehend.

Why they love like they do, like they do
People's emotions and actions are often difficult to comprehend.

There's a girl, fifteen, with her head in a noose
A fifteen-year-old girl has chosen to take her own life.

Because she's damned to live or she's damned to choose
She feels trapped and hopeless, so she’s chosen death.

And the animals walked in two's by two's
Animals are pairing up.

Showing love, like they do, like they do
By nature, animals exhibit love and affection to one another.

There's a girl, fifteen, although she isn't sure
A girl who's not sure how she feels.

Well how the hell could you want anything more?
Why ask for more when you're content?

A beautiful, perfect, immaculate whore
She's perfect, yet she's perceived as a prostitute.

I'm in love, love with you, love with you
She's passionately in love with someone.

Oh, won't you let me finish
She pleads for a listening ear.

You drive me insane
The other person is driving her crazy.

The world will keep on turning
Life goes on.

Even if we're not the same
Even if they don't agree or see eye to eye.

Don't come on to me, come on to me
Don't approach me, yet she seeks attention.

There's a boy, fifteen, turning into a man
A young boy maturing into an adult.

But tell me one other thing that he can
What else is he capable of?

Were you forced a smile through a jealous hand?
Has he ever faked a smile through jealousy?

Showing love like you do, like you do
Expressing affection in one's way.

There's a boy, fifteen, and he's attempted to sue
A teenage boy has tried to initiate legal action.

Because he's definitely sure that it's true
He's confident in his conviction.

And what kind of man, kind of man are you?
She's questioning the other person's character.

Ooh
An interjection representing excitement.

So tell me what's on your mind
She’s seeking a conversation.

And don't forget your paracetamol smile
Remember to put on a fake smile when needed.

You're emotionally challenged
You seem emotionally unstable.

Why do you waste your talent?
Why not utilize your gifts?

The world around you's maddening
The world may be overwhelming you.

Do you have no shame?
Do you not feel guilt or embarrassment about your actions?

Come on to me, come on to me
She's inviting the other person to approach her.