Emergency Blimp
King Krule Lyrics


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No help still
No help still

He said it hurts when he stares at lights
I guess my brain was full, indecision's on the lefthand side
But the doctor said it's cool, just take these in the dead of night
Within the deepest sleep you'll fall
My head hit bed but my mind's still alive

These pills just make me, these pills just make me drool
I say these pills just make me, these pills just make me
These pills just make me, these pills just make me drool
I told him he weren't doing things right
So he put me on some more, no change as a year flew by
I gave that fraud a call, he sniggered when I told my plight
He told me I was, he told me I was wrong
He told me I was, he told me I was
He told me I was, he told me I was

And now she's sat alone, the deep of night
She's sitting in a pool
Makes incisions on the righthand side
Her blood is in me
Her blood is an assault
Yeah, her blood is in me
Yeah, her blood is in me
Yeah, her blood is in me
Yeah, her blood is in the song
Yeah, her blood is in me
Yeah, her blood is in me
Yeah, her blood is in me
Yeah, her blood is in the walls

Yeah, no help still
Yeah, no help still




No help still
No help still

Overall Meaning

The song "Emergency Blimp" by King Krule is a haunting and emotionally charged piece that explores the effects of mental illness and the desperation that comes with it. The refrain "no help still" conveys a deep sense of isolation and hopelessness, suggesting that the singer feels trapped in his own mind and unable to seek the help that he so desperately needs.


The verses provide glimpses into the singer's struggles with depression and anxiety, including his experience of being prescribed medication that only makes him feel worse. The line "these pills just make me drool" suggests a sense of numbness and disconnection, as if the singer is disconnected from his own body and unable to control the effects of the medication that has been prescribed to him.


The song takes a more sinister turn in the final verse, which describes a woman who is cutting herself and bleeding. The repeated refrain "her blood is in the song" creates a sense of unease and macabre fascination, as if the singer is almost transfixed by the woman's pain and the way it has manifested in physical form. Ultimately, the song paints a bleak picture of the toll that mental illness can take on a person's life, and the desperate search for help and meaning that can ensue.


Line by Line Meaning

No help still
The singer's cries for help have fallen on deaf ears


No help still
Despite the lack of help, the singer still persists


He said it hurts when he stares at lights
The singer has a physical ailment, possibly related to his mind


I guess my brain was full, indecision's on the lefthand side
The artist is feeling overwhelmed with thoughts and unsure of what to do next


But the doctor said it's cool, just take these in the dead of night
Despite his concerns, the doctor provides a simple solution to the artist's troubles


Within the deepest sleep you'll fall
The pills will make the singer fall asleep deeply


My head hit bed but my mind's still alive
The singer's mind is still active despite sleeping


These pills just make me, these pills just make me drool
The pills have a strong sedative effect on the artist


I told him he weren't doing things right
The artist confronts his doctor about the lack of progress in his treatment


So he put me on some more, no change as a year flew by
The doctor's solution is to prescribe more pills, but the artist's condition remains the same


I gave that fraud a call, he sniggered when I told my plight
The singer sees his doctor as a fraud and informs him of his worsening situation, only to be mocked


He told me I was, he told me I was wrong
The doctor denies any responsibility for the artist's condition and blames him instead


And now she's sat alone, the deep of night
The singer shifts to a woman and is now sitting alone in the dark


She's sitting in a pool
The woman is sitting in a pool of her own blood, implying self-harm or injury


Makes incisions on the righthand side
The woman is cutting herself on the right side of her body


Her blood is in me
The artist sees a connection between himself and the woman through her blood


Her blood is an assault
The woman's harm to herself is seen as a violent act towards the artist


Yeah, her blood is in me
The connection between the singer and the woman remains strong


Yeah, her blood is in me
The woman's blood has left a lasting impact on the singer


Yeah, her blood is in me
The woman's pain and suffering have become a part of the artist's own experience


Yeah, her blood is in the song
The woman's story has become a part of the song itself


Yeah, her blood is in me
The connection between the artist and the woman is reiterated


Yeah, her blood is in me
The woman's blood continues to have a profound impact on the singer


Yeah, her blood is in me
The woman's pain and suffering have become a deeply ingrained part of the artist's psyche


No help still
The lack of help for both the singer and the woman remains a constant theme


No help still
Despite the absence of help, both the singer and the woman persevere in their own ways


No help still
The song ends on a somber note, emphasizing the ongoing struggles of the characters




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Archy Ivan Marshall

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