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Euphoria
Hey Karen Lyrics
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It opens up my mind to things to contemplate
Now nothing feels ridiculous, it's oh so real
I cannot find words to express how I feel
It looks like God smiled upon me today
And told me everything that I need to say
Yeah, now I see it, it all makes sense
There's no need to fight it, put down your defense
And the stars above us
They're our guides
Look at them
They keep blinking at me
What the fuck is going on inside my head?
Where's my God now, why'd he left?
What the fuck is going on inside my head?
Where's my God now, where'd he left?
Pain-painkillers, pain-painkillers
Pain-painkillers inside
Pain-painkillers, pain-painkillers
Pain-painkillers inside
Pain-painkillers in my veins
Pain-painkillers in my head
Pain-painkillers, pain-painkillers
Painkillers inside
The song "Euphoria" by Hey Karen explores the perspective of somebody who has taken a substance - either a drug or medication - that has altered their reality. The opening lines refer to the substance making the person feel great and opening up their mind to new things. They go on to describe feeling like they have a deeper understanding of the world; that everything suddenly makes sense and there's no need to fight against it.
The lyrics take a darker turn with the question, "What the fuck is going on inside my head?" The person's narrative shifts from feeling enlightened to feeling lost and abandoned by their God. The repetition of "pain-painkillers" implies that the substance they have taken is a numbing agent, perhaps allowing them to escape from whatever pains they are feeling. The chorus includes a line about the stars and how they are guides, perhaps suggesting that the person is looking for some sort of direction or guidance.
Overall, the song speaks to the complex emotions that can come with the experience of taking a substance that alters one's reality. While there may be moments of euphoria and enlightenment, these can be fleeting and ultimately give way to a sense of confusion and unease.
Line by Line Meaning
The substance that you gave me makes me feel so great
The drug you gave me is having an amazing effect on my mood
It opens up my mind to things to contemplate
The drug has made me more introspective and reflective
Now nothing feels ridiculous, it's oh so real
The drug has given me a heightened sense of reality and everything now feels meaningful
I cannot find words to express how I feel
The emotional impact of the drug is almost indescribable
It looks like God smiled upon me today
The drug's effect is so miraculous, it feels like a divine blessing
And told me everything that I need to say
The drug has given me a clarity of purpose and direction
Yeah, now I see it, it all makes sense
The drug has helped me understand the world in a new way
There's no need to fight it, put down your defense
I'm embracing the drug's effect and letting go of my resistance
And the stars above us
The beauty and wonder of the natural world
They're our guides
The stars are a source of inspiration and guidance
Look at them
Take in their beauty and wisdom
They keep blinking at me
The stars are communicating with me in some way
What the fuck is going on inside my head?
Suddenly feeling overwhelmed and confused
Where's my God now, why'd he left?
Questioning the presence of a higher power in a moment of uncertainty
Pain-painkillers, pain-painkillers
Repeating the word 'painkillers' like a mantra
Pain-painkillers inside
Feeling the effects of the painkillers inside the body
Pain-painkillers in my veins
Sensations of the drugs flowing through the veins
Pain-painkillers in my head
Drugs having a strong impact on thoughts and emotions
Painkillers inside
Continuing to feel the effects of the drugs
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CloneTroopah
This scene hits extremely hard after reading that Fez's actor, Angus Cloud has passed. Thanks for putting your all in this scene Angus, may you find peace.
Pringles
Man rip bro
Kassette
R I P angus :(
Benhart Weaver
He overdosed. He did it to himself. That's karma baby.
Mey
so true, omg Rip Angus cloud ❤️
Alex Langley
I love how it cuts to Rue saying “I was in the hallway when you died” I think it’ll bring Fez and Rue even closer
elma
omg yes
mthoughtsswriter
Rue has to cut ties with Fez if she wants to stay sober and Fez will be in prison for who knows how long
Sara Hopkins
So that mean rue is died
Andria♡
@Sara Hopkins um… no?