Back to the Street
Illdisposed Lyrics

The song "Back to the Street" by Illdisposed can be interpreted as a reflection on the perils of addiction. At the beginning of the song, the singer expresses empathy towards those who have struggled with addiction by saying that he has been "in the mind of all who fought a little battle." He then goes on to describe the idea of addiction as a metaphorical "little battle" that people are fighting. The "pill" that he is of all drugs can be interpreted as a reference to the potential for addiction that exists within all of us. The singer wants to help those struggling with addiction and encourages them to "feel [him] easy" and learn to see that there is no sin in asking for help.

The second verse talks about the dangerous cycle of addiction, where a person can become addicted after only one use (i.e. "Once you've popped, you won't return"). The reference to "life's all good" after a few uses is a common misconception about addiction, as it can quickly turn from a fun and recreational activity to a life-altering problem. The line "split decisions are of old" refers to the idea that once a person is addicted, they may struggle to make rational decisions. The singer acknowledges that addiction is a serious issue in the final line of the verse, saying "and so are you, but I'm not counting."

The chorus of the song repeats the idea that "life is hell," but the singer encourages the listener to learn to see beyond that. He acknowledges that addiction can make it difficult to feel anything, but reminds the listener that they felt "him easy" and that they can still learn from their experiences. The final verse talks about addiction as a "deadly lesson" and describes the feeling of being dissected "like a laser tip." The line "I only wanna see you in hell" can be interpreted as a warning to those who continue down the path of addiction, as it can ultimately lead to a destructive and unhealthy lifestyle.