Medicine
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Medicine

(chorus)
i get shaken up, i just need my medicine and i'm good
so give me a second
i get shaken up, i just need my medicine and i'm good
so gimme a sec
(verse 1)
under my tongue, i wanna stay and chill, i'm gonna wait until
i soak it up and i'm comfortably numb
you said you wanna feel like that? i'll be right back, right back

(chorus)

(verse 2)
when i see em i keep freezing up, and i speak in tongues
think i need to take a break in the back
when i just don't know what to say to them, well i take it then
don't you wanna throw your name in that hat? whoa

(chorus)

(verse 3)
it's at the bottom of my makeup bag, take it fast and i'll make it natural
don't forget to pay me back, i take collateral, you'll get it back when we're good

(bridge)
you can't MYOB, you wanna fight with me?
don't do it, cuz i don't do this much
i just need all the anxiety to go away





(chorus x2)

Overall Meaning

In Ricky Eat Acid's song "Medicine", the lyrics seem to communicate a sense of dependence on a substance to cope with anxiety or social awkwardness. The singer seeks a type of relief or calming effect through the use of "medicine" and claims that he needs it to function properly. The "medicine" in question could be interpreted as an actual drug or substance, but it could also be symbolic of anything that provides a sense of solace or escape from difficult emotions.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the need for the singer to obtain his "medicine" to feel better, while the verses express a feeling of discomfort and anxiety around other people. The lyrics "when I see them I keep freezing up, and I speak in tongues" suggest that the singer may struggle with social anxiety or communication issues. In the bridge, the singer seems defensive and asks to be left alone, claiming that he just needs the "anxiety to go away".


Overall, the song seems to communicate a message about the struggles of those who experience anxiety and the search for ways to cope.


Line by Line Meaning

i get shaken up, i just need my medicine and i'm good
When I'm feeling uneasy or anxious, I require my medication to feel better and steady.


so give me a second
Please allow me some time to take my medication and get better.


under my tongue, i wanna stay and chill, i'm gonna wait until
The medication is under my tongue, and I am waiting for its effects to make me feel relaxed.


i soak it up and i'm comfortably numb
Once the medication takes effect, I start feeling numb and comfortable.


you said you wanna feel like that? i'll be right back, right back
If you also want to feel comfortable and relaxed like me, I can provide you the same medication.


when i see em i keep freezing up, and i speak in tongues
When I encounter certain people, I get nervous and start stammering while speaking.


think i need to take a break in the back
I believe I should retreat to the background and get some rest.


when i just don't know what to say to them, well i take it then
When words fail me in communication, I resort to taking my medication for confidence.


don't you wanna throw your name in that hat? whoa
Do you also wish to take the medication and gain the confidence to speak out?


it's at the bottom of my makeup bag, take it fast and i'll make it natural
The medication is in the last compartment of my makeup bag, and I assure you, it will make you feel at ease quickly.


don't forget to pay me back, i take collateral, you'll get it back when we're good
Remember to repay me for the medication you borrow. I accept collateral and will return it when we're both okay.


you can't MYOB, you wanna fight with me?
You can't mind your own business, and now you want to argue with me?


don't do it, cuz i don't do this much
Please don't start a fight because I am not very good at confronting people.


i just need all the anxiety to go away
I need my medication to eliminate any lingering anxiety I may have.


so gimme a sec
Wait just one moment while I take my medication to feel better.




Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Kathryn Leigh Beckwith

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Comments from YouTube:

HB

not only is this a great song but it reminded me i need to give my cat her medicine

Noblesse Oblige

Kitty, I'm so proud of you. I've been following you for many years and for a long time I was sad that you weren't going to make any more music, but you've really pulled a comeback. You've come such a long way, and you've got such a bright future ahead of you. <3

Joel H

Fav song on the new record hands down. I was sold on the album instantly... but my jaw dropped by the time I got to this one

Josh Block

why does this make me wanna go roller blading at the skate rink

rickyeatacid

florida breaks baby

fatterpillar

im so in love with this album damn kitty, it's hard not to express love towards you on every song

ricardo reyes

Going to have this on repeat

DJ Pound Puppy

Why did you remove this from Spotify? I just discovered it and I'm obsessed!

PieInTheSky

Welp, time to listen to this 100 times.

abitofpaprika

Probably my fave on the whole album!!!

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