I Need A Doctor
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You're like a child and I like that
You're always sleeping on my doorstep
And you're such a pretty thing
And I like that

You're like a child and I like that
You're always pushing me so close to death
And it's such a stupid thing
But I like that

But you torture me
And you ruin me

[Repeat: x2]
I need a doctor
I need a doctor
You know I love you
But I wanna kill you

That night you put your lipstick on me
I felt stupid so I drank to get dizzy
And when you fell asleep
I threw a tambourine at your face

And of course I missed
'Cause I always miss
Yeah I always miss
Yeah I always miss

But you torture me
And you ruin me

[Repeat: x2]
I need a doctor
I need a doctor
You know I love you
But I wanna kill you

[Repeat: x2]
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Feels so bad
Feels so bad

[Repeat: x2]
I need a doctor
I need a doctor




You know I love you
But I wanna kill you

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "I Need A Doctor" describes a tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer describes their partner as being like a child, which suggests a certain level of immaturity or naivete. The singer also talks about their partner always sleeping on their doorstep, which could imply that they are dependent on the singer for emotional support or other needs. Despite all this, the singer is drawn to their partner's beauty and seemingly reckless behavior, even though it pushes the singer close to death.


The second verse paints an even more bleak picture of the connection between the two people. The singer talks about a specific incident where their partner put lipstick on the singer, and the singer drank to the point of getting dizzy. This suggests that the relationship is toxic and emotionally draining. However, the singer still loves their partner, even though they want to kill them.


Overall, "I Need A Doctor" is a dark, complicated look at relationships that are both destructive and alluring. The lyrics suggest that the singer is caught in a cycle of pain and love, unable to escape the pull of their partner despite the damage it causes to their mental and emotional health.


Line by Line Meaning

You're like a child and I like that
I like your innocence and naivety; it's refreshing to me.


You're always sleeping on my doorstep
You're always around, waiting for me or seeking comfort from me.


And you're such a pretty thing
I find you physically attractive and pleasing to the eye.


And I like that
I enjoy the way you look and how it makes me feel.


You're always pushing me so close to death
You take me to the edge, where I almost feel like I might die or give up.


And it's such a stupid thing
It doesn't make logical sense for me to put up with this behavior, but I can't help it.


But you torture me
Your actions and behavior are causing me pain and distress.


And you ruin me
You're destroying me emotionally and psychologically.


I need a doctor
I need help, whether it be medical or psychological, to deal with the pain you're causing me.


You know I love you
Despite everything, I still have feelings of love for you.


But I wanna kill you
The pain you're causing me is so intense that at times, I wish you weren't alive to cause it.


That night you put your lipstick on me
I remember that specific moment when you did something extreme or out of the ordinary.


I felt stupid so I drank to get dizzy
I felt embarrassed or foolish so I numbed myself with alcohol.


And when you fell asleep
After you did what you did, you were able to easily fall asleep and forget about it.


I threw a tambourine at your face
I reacted to my emotions and threw something at you in anger or frustration.


'Cause I always miss
I'm not good at expressing my emotions or taking action in the moment.


Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
A vocalization that expresses emotional pain or frustration.


Feels so bad
This situation and the emotions it brings up feel overwhelming and negative.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CONNOR HANWICK, JONATHAN PIERCE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Sab

You're like a child and I like that
You're always sleeping on my doorstep
And you're such a pretty thing
And I like that

You're like a child and I like that
You're always pushing me so close to death
And it's such a stupid thing
But I like that

But you torture me
And you ruin me

I need a doctor
I need a doctor
You know I love you
But I wanna kill you

That night you put your lipstick on me
I felt stupid so I drank to get dizzy
And when you fell asleep
I threw a tambourine at your face

And of course I missed
'Cause I always miss
Yeah I always miss
Yeah I always miss

But you torture me
And you ruin me

I need a doctor
I need a doctor
You know I love you
But I wanna kill you

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Feels so bad
Feels so bad

I need a doctor
I need a doctor
You know I love you
But I wanna kill you



All comments from YouTube:

Matty

Jonny’s songs are like candy, they’re sweet, colourful, full of something more sinister underneath and so addictive

Spanc Lane

Well put homie 💯💯💯

Lino Acuna

Great music to listen to in such awful times.

49Shadow

I think you need a Doctor

Lino Acuna

Yes I might need a doctor indeed

BlackAmericanLesbian Professional

One of my favorite songs by The Drums. :)

IronBird

Tara G same!

つつじ

Same! ❤❤

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Fucking love this song. Love the composition, the lyrics, the guitar riffs, the drums, song is perfect in every way

Allan Pizza

i remember seeing them live a couple years ago and patiently waited for this song just for them not to sing it, very heartbreaking

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