Medicine
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Let's get to the point
Let's get to this condition
Let's get to the point
Let's get to this condition

Here we go again
We're taking medicine to take the pain away.
To get this gone is what I need so badly

Let's put the past behind my back

What will you think of me now
What will you think of me now

Put your favorite record on
Go shake to your favorite song
I've seen you laugh and cry
Now I want to see you dance

Let's get to the point
Let's get to this condition

here we go again
This day's been heavy as a hospital
I know you never would want the bad news
Lyrics
You never did have the time
But out of the corner of my eye
You turn and say
"You can get on up or you can get on down
But you can not just stand around"

What will they think of us now
Now that all I can do is try to make this better

Put your favorite record on
Go shake to your favorite song
I've seen you laugh and cry
Now I want to see you dance

Don't throw this day
Let's give this another chance
I've seen you laugh and cry
I wanna see you dance

You can get on up or you can get on down
But you can not just stand around
You can get on up or you can get on down
But you can not just stand around

You can get on up or you can get on down (Let's get to the point)
But you can not just stand around (Let's get to this condition)
You can get on up or you can get on down
But you can not just stand around! (let's get to the point)

Put your favorite record on
Go shake to your favorite song (favorite song)
I've seen you laugh and cry(oh)
Now I want to see you dance

Put your favorite record on (oh)
Go shake to your favorite song (Favorite song)
I've seen you laugh and cry
Now I want to see you dance

Don't throw this day away (day away)
Let's give this another chance (another chance)
I've seen you laugh and cry

Now I want to see you dance
I want to see you dance

Overall Meaning

"Medicine" by Folded takes a classic pop song approach to addressing the struggles that many people face as they seek to cope with difficult experiences. The song talks about using medicine as a means of alleviating pain and moving past heavy days, but also touches on the importance of music and dancing in finding joy and overcoming adversity. The repeated refrain of "Let's get to the point / Let's get to this condition" emphasizes the need for directness and focus, both when it comes to sorting out difficult situations and when it comes to enjoying the good times.

The theme of wanting to see someone dance is perhaps one of the more interesting aspects of the song, as it suggests that there is a direct link between dancing and happiness. By encouraging the listener to leave their worries behind and shake to their favorite song, the song argues that dance can be a powerful tonic for emotional pain. This idea is reinforced by the upbeat, danceable rhythm of the song itself, which seems designed to get listeners moving and grooving.

Other notable themes in "Medicine" include the importance of communication and the need to take responsibility for one's own happiness. Through lines like "You can get on up or you can get on down / But you can not just stand around," the song emphasizes the importance of taking action and making things happen for oneself. Overall, "Medicine" is a lively, engaging song that offers a catchy pop tune with a powerful message of hope and resilience.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's get to the point
Let's address the real issue at hand

Let's get to this condition
Let's confront the current situation

here we go again
We are facing this problem again

We're taking medicine to take the pain away.
We are using something to ease the pain or discomfort

To get this gone is what I need so badly
I urgently need to get rid of this thing

Let's put the past behind my back
Let's leave the past behind and move forward

What will you think of me now
What impression will I leave on you after this?

Put your favorite record on
Play the music that makes you feel good

Go shake to your favorite song
Move your body to the rhythm of the music you love

I've seen you laugh and cry
I've experienced your different emotions

Now I want to see you dance
I want to see you express yourself through dance