Pill
Lake Trout Lyrics

In the song “Pill” by Lake Trout, the lyrics express the desire for success and material wealth. The chorus features the repeated phrase “I want a superhuman will, I want a better-than-average skill, I want a million-dollar bill, And I want it all”. This reflects the desire for success and wealth that many people feel, as if these achievements will somehow make their lives complete. The first verse features the line “Willing muscle, carve my way, With a smile across my face”. This line speaks to the determination and drive necessary to achieve success, as well as the idea that success can bring happiness. However, the following line, “Now it’s on TV, How things have got me down,” shows the darker side of chasing success and seeing it as the key to happiness.

The second verse features the line “Some things don't change, We want a holiday, a getaway.” This line speaks to the universal desire for a break from the pressures of life, but then reflects on the reality that “We have to pay and pay the rest of our days”. This line speaks to the idea that even a holiday requires effort, and that ultimately we are beholden to the demands of life. The final lines of the song repeat the earlier refrain about having a superhuman will and wanting everything, but also feature the line “The smoke print might bleed me, When I've been hollowed out, Hollowed out”. These lines reflect the idea that even when we achieve success and have everything we thought we wanted, it may come with a cost to our true selves, and leave us feeling empty.