Prozac Nation
Left Spine Down Lyrics


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It's never quite enough
You're always just too much
There are far too many rules
And there's no room to move
I'll disconnect myself and fall
Right out of line
I've severed all the ties
And freed my mind from all that binds

Far too busy flipping from station to station
Far too busy living in the Prozac Nation

Everyday my radio tells me to go away...
Just play the same old fucking song
And everything is A-O.K.

Now dive in deep
Die in your sleep
And try to keep
Your promised "king"
Rules of the weak
Rules that we speak
Rule over me
This slavery
Your leap of faith's
A leap of fate
They leave mistakes for us to undo
Just dare to be
Just dare to see
Just dare me please
To unmask you

Everyday my radio tells me to go away...
Just pop the same old fucking pill
And everything is A-O.K.





Everyday my radio tells me to go away
You're all living in the Prozac Nation...

Overall Meaning

The song Prozac Nation by Left Spine Down is a commentary on society's reliance on medication to cope with the pressures of modern life. The lyrics suggest that people are not free to be themselves and think for themselves because there are too many rules and too much pressure to conform. The singer of the song has disconnected themselves from these societal constraints and has decided to live life on their own terms.


The first verse is particularly powerful as it highlights the struggle people face when they try to live up to others' expectations. It's never enough, and you're always too much, suggesting that no matter what you do, it's impossible to please everyone. There are far too many rules, and there's no room to move, implying that people have limited freedom and autonomy. The singer feels they need to disconnect themselves and fall right out of line to free their mind from all that binds.


The second verse refers to the way people distract themselves from the realities of life. The radio and Prozac are both mentioned as ways people attempt to escape their problems. The repetitive nature of the music and the medication's effects are both highlighted, suggesting that people are not truly dealing with their issues but instead are just trying to numb themselves to them.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the state of society and the struggles people face trying to live up to expectations and conform. It highlights the need to break away from societal constraints and live life on one's own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

It's never quite enough
No matter what I do or how much effort I put in, it's never sufficient


You're always just too much
People constantly criticize and judge me for being too extreme or intense in everything I do


There are far too many rules
The society and the people around have imposed a plethora of laws and regulations, making it hard for me to lead my life on my own terms


And there's no room to move
With so many restrictions and limitations, it feels like there's no space for me to explore and be creative


I'll disconnect myself and fall / Right out of line
I'll detach myself from the societal norms and expectations and follow my own path, even if it means going against the current


I've severed all the ties / And freed my mind from all that binds
I've cut all my connections with people and things that hold me back and have liberated my thoughts from all the mental barriers and restrictions


Far too busy flipping from station to station
I'm always looking for something new and exciting, never settling for one thing for too long


Far too busy living in the Prozac Nation
I'm too caught up in the superficial and artificial world created by the media and the society, where everything is fake and coated with a veneer of happiness


Everyday my radio tells me to go away...
Every day, the media and the society try to push me away into a box and label me according to their own standards


Just play the same old fucking song / And everything is A-O.K.
Just follow the norm and pretend to be happy, even if it means losing your individuality and conforming to the masses


Now dive in deep / Die in your sleep / And try to keep / Your promised "king"
Succumb to the pressure and live your life according to what others expect of you, even if it means sacrificing your own happiness and well-being


Rules of the weak / Rules that we speak / Rule over me / This slavery
The societal norms and expectations are designed to keep us weak and under control, and we're all trapped in this cycle of oppression and conformity


Your leap of faith's / A leap of fate / They leave mistakes for us to undo
Taking a risk and going against the norm might end up in failure, but the failures help us learn and grow, and it's up to us to correct them


Just dare to be / Just dare to see / Just dare me please / To unmask you
Be courageous enough to break free from the shackles of conformity and show the world who you really are, even if it means being vulnerable and open


Just pop the same old fucking pill / And everything is A-O.K.
Just take the prescribed medication and suppress your true emotions and feelings, and everything will appear to be fine on the surface


You're all living in the Prozac Nation...
We're all trapped in a world that values superficial happiness and success over true emotions and genuine connections with others




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