Call the doctor
J.J.ケイル Lyrics
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I think I'm sick
Ain't had my medicine
In over a week
My mind's fine but
My body feels weak
Call the doctor,
I think I'm sick
A shady lady took
All my bread
Ravished my body, lord,
And messed with my head
I don't know but
I've had my fill
Call the doctor
And tell him I'm ill
My money's gone and
I've got no place to go
I don't believe
I've ever felt so low
If you've got the time
While you hang around
Call the doctor
And tell him I'm down
The lyrics to J.J. Cale's "Call the Doctor" describe a person who is sick both physically and emotionally. They haven't had their medicine in over a week, causing their body to feel weak despite having a sound mind. The person mentions that a "shady lady" took their money and "ravished their body," leaving them feeling low and messed up in the head. They don't know what to do or where to go, but they urge someone to call a doctor and tell them they're ill and down.
On a closer look, the song appears to be about drug addiction or substance abuse. The reference to not having medicine for over a week, combined with the mention of a shady lady taking all their bread and ravishing their body, suggests that they may have used up all their drugs and possibly even resorted to prostitution or selling things to fund their addiction. The repeated refrain of "call the doctor" may also be a metaphorical plea for help.
Overall, the lyrics to "Call the Doctor" are somewhat cryptic, but they paint a vivid picture of someone in distress and in need of help.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody call for the doctor,
The singer needs medical attention urgently.
I think I'm sick
The singer is feeling unwell and is possibly in pain.
Ain't had my medicine
The singer relies on medication to manage their health issue.
In over a week
The artist has delayed taking their medication for an extended period.
My mind's fine but
The artist's mental health is not affected, but their physical health has deteriorated.
My body feels weak
The singer is experiencing physical weakness or fatigue.
Call the doctor,
The singer is requesting someone to contact a medical professional for them.
A shady lady took
The artist was robbed by someone of questionable character.
All my bread
The artist's money or possessions were taken.
Ravished my body, lord,
The artist was physically assaulted or sexually violated by the thief.
And messed with my head
The singer was traumatized and mentally impacted by the assault.
I don't know but
The artist is unsure of their condition.
I've had my fill
The singer has had enough of their current situation and seeks medical attention.
My money's gone and
The singer was left with no financial resources after the robbery.
I've got no place to go
The singer is homeless or without shelter.
I don't believe
The artist is expressing their disbelief at their current situation.
I've ever felt so low
The artist is feeling emotionally and mentally unwell.
If you've got the time
The singer is requesting someone's assistance.
While you hang around
The singer's acquaintance is currently with them and the singer hopes they can help.
Call the doctor
The artist requests a medical professional's attention.
And tell him I'm down
The artist is in a state of physical and emotional distress.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: JOHN J CALE
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