Bad Medicine
Fidlar Lyrics


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You say you miss her
And it's hard to be apart
Until the next girl you see
When you're drunk at the bar
You ask me why you do it
I couldn't care less
I just smile and shrug
No I wont say shit
About that bad medicine

That silver spoon
That you always had
Well you bent it up
And you burnt it black
So I'll take the bottle
You take that spoon
I'll shoot at the bar you'll shoot in your room
I'll drown my liver lie and say I'm sick
While you shake in your room trying to kick
That bad medicine

You'll shake the needle and the damage is done
But when it's time for "I'm sorry"
Cat's got your tongue
We'll be fine without that bad medicine
Till you're blacked out drunk and you piss on me again
We'll be fine without that bad medicine




Till you're blacked out drunk and you piss on me again
It's just that bad medicine

Overall Meaning

In Fidlar's song "Bad Medicine," the lyrics focus on the negative consequences of drug and alcohol addiction. The first verse addresses the dynamic between two friends, one who claims to miss his ex-girlfriend but seeks out other women while drunk at the bar. The other friend, who is not interested in the drama, refuses to comment on the situation or the addictive behavior. The second verse shifts the focus to the consequences of drug addiction, symbolized by the silver spoon that is bent and burnt, and reinforces the idea that addiction leads to self-destructive behavior. The chorus drives home the idea that addiction is like "bad medicine" that can poison relationships and ruin lives.


The repeated use of the phrase "bad medicine" acts as a metaphor for addiction - it may offer temporary relief or comfort, but ultimately causes harm and exacerbates problems. The song also touches on the idea that addiction can make it difficult to admit fault or apologize for one's behavior. The line "When it's time for 'I'm sorry' / Cat's got your tongue" suggests that the addict may find it hard to express remorse due to guilt, shame, or the physical effects of addiction.


Overall, "Bad Medicine" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction and the impact it can have on relationships. It highlights the conflicts that can arise between friends when addiction is involved, as well as the self-destructive tendencies that come with substance abuse.


Line by Line Meaning

You say you miss her
You claim to feel her absence


And it's hard to be apart
It's difficult to stay away from her


Until the next girl you see
Until another woman comes along


When you're drunk at the bar
When you're intoxicated at a bar


You ask me why you do it
You inquire as to why you repeat this cycle


I couldn't care less
I am not concerned either way


I just smile and shrug
I respond with a smile and a shrug


No I wont say shit
I will not speak about it


About that bad medicine
Regarding that harmful addiction


That silver spoon
The spoon for your drug of choice


That you always had
That you kept on hand


Well you bent it up
You deformed it


And you burnt it black
You charred it to blacken it


So I'll take the bottle
I'll opt for alcohol instead


You take that spoon
You can keep using that spoon for your drugs


I'll shoot at the bar you'll shoot in your room
I'll drink at the bar as you do drugs in your room


I'll drown my liver lie and say I'm sick
I'll harm myself with alcohol and make excuses


While you shake in your room trying to kick
While you try to quit/detox in your room and suffer withdrawal symptoms


That bad medicine
That harmful addiction


You'll shake the needle and the damage is done
You'll use the drug(s) and the negative effects have already occurred


But when it's time for "I'm sorry"
When apologies are needed


Cat's got your tongue
You are speechless/hesitant to say sorry


We'll be fine without that bad medicine
We don't need that addiction in our lives


Till you're blacked out drunk and you piss on me again
Until you're heavily intoxicated and urinate on me as you've done before


We'll be fine without that bad medicine
We can live a good life without harmful addictions


Till you're blacked out drunk and you piss on me again
Until you repeat your previous mistake of urinating on me while heavily intoxicated


It's just that bad medicine
It's only that harmful addiction




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