Starting out as a hip-hop producer at the age of 13, Dapperton made the switch to his current sound after a serious hospitalisation and the failure of his laptop.
Pairing infectious, nostalgia-laden tunes with high-concept filmclips, lauded for their high-concept cinematic execution, has proven to be a recipe for success. Blowing up through 2017, with two EPs dropped, and fans and the press alike taking notice, Dapperton's future looks bright.
Medicine
Gus Dapperton Lyrics
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It′s been seven solid days withdrawn
And no, see, I don't care
I just want to know you′re unimpaired
It's okay, take your time
Our restraints are still aligned
We're the product of a crowded youthAnd though I′m vain, full of pride
Strictly cavalier inside
I′d scratch all that I amounted to (mm-mm)
I don't ever wanna let you go
You′re the only one who lets me in
But every time I try to hold my own
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
And I don't ever wanna give you up
I always say I′ll get ahead of it
But every time they try to fix me up
I get addicted to the medicine
But now, I'm shook
It′s been seven solid weeks withstood
And babe, from what I've heard
I'll admit that I′m a bit concerned
Now it′s grave, now it's plight
I regret all of the fight
I spent milking every ounce of truth
You are great, you are bright
Strictly radiant inside
I should′ve worshipped every ounce of you (ooh, ooh, ooh)
I don't ever wanna let you go
But every time I try to hold my own
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
And I don't ever wanna give you up
I always say I′ll get ahead of it
But every time they try to fix me up
I get addicted to the medicine
I don't ever wanna let you go
You're the only one who lets me in
But every time I try to hold my own
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
And I don′t ever wanna give you up
I always say I′ll get ahead of it
But every time they try to fix me up
I get addicted to the medicine
The song "Medicine" by Gus Dapperton is a reflection of the struggles with addiction and the desire to hold on to a relationship. The lyrics start off with the singer wondering where their partner has been for the past seven days and expressing their concern for their well-being. Although the singer claims to not care, it's clear that they do, and just want to be assured of their partner's safety.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their own flaws and how their addiction has affected their relationship. They express their regret for not valuing their partner for who they are, and for being too focused on their own vanity and pride. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer doesn't want to lose their partner, but despite their best efforts, they keep getting pulled back into their addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have you gone?
I haven't seen you in a while, and I'm wondering where you are.
It's been seven solid days withdrawn
It's been a week since I last saw you, and I miss you.
And no, see, I don't care
I'm not saying this because I don't care, but because I want you to be okay.
I just want to know you're unimpaired
I want to make sure that you're feeling okay and that nothing is wrong with you.
It's okay, take your time
Don't worry about rushing anything. Take all the time you need.
Our restraints are still aligned
Even though we may not see each other often, our connection is still strong.
We're the product of a crowded youth
We grew up in an environment where we had a lot of peers and things going on around us.
And though I'm vain, full of pride
Even though I may come across as being full of myself and my accomplishments,
Strictly cavalier inside
I have a carefree attitude and don't take things too seriously underneath it all.
I'd scratch all that I amounted to
I would give up all of my accomplishments and success to be with you.
I don't ever wanna let you go
I never want to lose you in my life.
You're the only one who lets me in
You're the only person who I feel I can truly connect with.
But every time I try to hold my own
I try to be independent and self-reliant, but I struggle with it.
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
I always seem to lose control of my life and my emotions.
And I don't ever wanna give you up
I never want to lose you or our special bond.
I always say I'll get ahead of it
I try to convince myself and others that I can fix my problems on my own.
But every time they try to fix me up
Whenever someone tries to help me, I end up becoming dependent on their assistance.
I get addicted to the medicine
I become reliant on any form of help or medication to make me feel better.
But now I'm shook
I'm feeling really worried and anxious now.
It's been seven solid weeks withstood
It's been even longer since I've seen you, and it's been really tough for me.
And babe, from what I've heard
I've been hearing things about you and I'm starting to get concerned.
I'll admit that I'm a bit concerned
I'm starting to worry about your well-being.
Now it's grave, now it's plight
The situation has become serious and dire.
I regret all of the fight
I wish I hadn't argued with you before and wish we could reconcile.
I spent milking every ounce of truth
I spent a lot of time trying to extract every bit of honesty from our conversations.
You are great, you are bright
I think you're amazing and talented.
Strictly radiant inside
You have a positive and infectious energy about you.
I should've worshipped every ounce of you
I should've valued and appreciated your qualities more when I had the chance.
Writer(s): Mark Sparks, Ini Kamoze, Keith Elam, D. Harris
Contributed by Aiden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Where have you gone?
It's been seven solid days withdrawn
And no, see, I don't care
I just want to know you're unimpaired
[Verse 2]
It's okay, take your time
Our restraints are still aligned
We're the product of a crowded youth
And though I'm vain, full of pride
Strictly cavalier inside
I'd scratch all that I amounted to (Mm-mm)
[Chorus]
I don't ever wanna let you go
You're the only one who lets me in
But every time I try to hold my own
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
And I don't ever wanna give you up
I always say I'll get ahead of it
But every time they try to fix me up
I get addicted to the medicine
[Verse 3]
But now I'm shook
It's been seven solid weeks withstood
And babe, from what I've heard
I'll admit that I'm a bit concerned
[Verse 4]
Now it's grave, now it's plight
I regret all of the fight
I spent milking every ounce of truth
You are great, you are bright
Strictly radiant inside
I should've worshipped every ounce of you (Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Chorus]
I don't ever wanna let you go
You're the only one who lets me in
But every time I try to hold my own
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
And I don't ever wanna give you up
I always say I'll get ahead of it
But every time they try to fix me up
I get addicted to the medicine
[Outro]
I don't ever wanna let you go
You're the only one who lets me in
But every time I try to hold my own
Yeah, I can never seem to get a grip
And I don't ever wanna give you up
I always say I'll get ahead of it
But every time they try to fix me up
I get addicted to the medicine
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@EsmeSalzman
the progression and growth in each of his songs is so impressive, like a little journey all on its own
@yasmetaideath6192
YES
@avasmonsters
LITERALLY
@paulinenguyen6755
this was so cute that u for writing it
@cora5534
@@yasmetaideath6192 ppppp
@dazlolkaitis4978
I like progressive music. You should listen to Brand New. They are really good at progressive melodies and lyrics.
@mattheww.8686
that piano loop is making me feel some type of way
@MichaelfromtheGraves
It's the echo. It puts you in a big empty room. I love it.
@winterlogical
I know this comment may go unseen by the world and by Gus, but I'll just put it out there. Back in my high school and college days, I used to be a broken and shattered person. I got addicted to some bad things, and all the same got a weird fix off the 'healing' process that came after it. I would tear myself down, abuse myself, talk horribly about myself, and then hear a good word at church or get affirmation from others - and so I'd believe I was improving, and go right back to the same behaviors to get that fix again. I even started seeking girls as a 'solution' to my problem. Back in those days, I'd have micro-interactions (literally saying hi or talking with them) with girls I liked and it would make or break entire days for me depending on how it went. I was wildly sensitive and volatile. I enjoyed having to be redeemed - getting fixed up was my true addiction. I wanted to have a movie-like story, where I was a nobody, a wandering soul looking for love and significance, but that found ultimate redemption and a beautiful wife and a happy life... Sometimes I would even attach myself to those girls I liked with an unhealthy hope of fulfilling this dream - they were the reward, the reason I wanted to better myself. Let me tell you, you can't put that on someone else - other people aren't meant to bear that burden. You can't base yourself in other people like that. Because I actually got a girlfriend (a 10/10 on the hotness scale) at the age of 18, and completely blew it. I ghosted her after a month, probably because of all the problems with me that I hadn't sorted out yet. I realized I wasn't really ready for that person yet.
Thankfully, I'm a different person now. I've been through a lot in the past 8 years that's changed me completely. I've been healed from the root of the problem. I'm actually about to propose to my girlfriend of 2 years. Now, that doesn't mean I don't occasionally come across this feeling and yearning for that fix... There's a shadow, a remnant of it still lingering in my being that won't ever fully dissipate, and I've learned to live with it. So when I heard this song recently, I was floored. It was like Gus had written a song about my entire teenage and young adult life, it was like he wrote it about me word for word. This song reminds me of those days I spent getting 'addicted to the medicine.' It's one of my favorite songs I've ever heard. I'm sure there are many others who feel the same way I do. Not only is this fantastic songwriting, but fantastic lyricism. Thank you Gus.