In 201… Read Full Bio ↴Little Chief is an American folk band from Fayetteville, AR.
In 2012, after long nights of jams and other musical get-togethers, Little Chief frontman Matt Cooper decided that he wanted to create a folk band that played songs that got people stomping and clapping, while still having lyrical meaning. As a former singer/songwriter, Matt had played numerous shows with cello player, Matthew Heckmann and knew that they already had a very organic sound together. Through other friends and contacts, they met and befriended Andrew Myers, a drummer out of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. As college students at the University of Arkansas, their late nights are full of practicing and creating an authentic sound. Together, the three make up the "Little Chief" band.
Playing numerous shows in every kind of venue, Little Chief has played with everything from singer/songwriters to rap artists. Little Chief's debut EP "Somewhere Near The River" was released in 2012.
Medicine
Little Chief Lyrics
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And words don't feel the same
There's a fire inside
And it's burning me alive
With every passing day
Need a sign
Can you hear me?
Woven words I can't speak them
And all I got to say is where you'd come from?
Because I've been here for ages
Waiting for someone
Another day another heartache
I'd do it all again
Because what we have oh it is
The sweetest medicine
Breathe is what they tell you
Take your time is what they say
But how do you go on
When the feelings just too strong
I'm calling out I'm calling out your name
Need a sign
Can you hear me?
Woven words I can't speak them
Coming out when you come around
And all I got to say is where you'd come from?
Because I've been here for ages
Waiting for someone
Another day another heartache
I'd do it all again
Because what we have oh it is
The sweetest medicine
The lyrics of Little Chief's song Medicine explore the frustration and longing of an individual who is struggling to deal with the intense emotions they are experiencing. The opening lines "Sleep don't come like it used to / And words don't feel the same" set the tone for a song about a person who is struggling to cope with the intensity of their feelings. They are searching for a way to ease the pain and find a way to deal with the emotional turmoil.
Throughout the song, the lyrics express a desire for connection and validation from another person. The singer calls out to this person, asking for a sign that they are listening and understanding the depth of their emotions. There is a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the words "Need a sign / Can you hear me?" that is both poignant and relatable.
The chorus of the song contains the key message that gives the song its title: "Because what we have oh it is / The sweetest medicine." This line suggests that the connection between two people can be a powerful healer, a source of comfort and renewal. Despite the heartache and struggle that the singer is going through, they are willing to endure it all again because the connection they have with the other person is so meaningful and transformative.
Overall, Medicine is a song that explores the human need for connection and the healing power of relationships. It is a moving expression of the pain and joy that come from being emotionally vulnerable with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep don't come like it used to
I can't sleep like I used to, something is keeping me awake and restless.
And words don't feel the same
When I speak or write, it doesn't have the same meaning or impact as it used to.
There's a fire inside
I have a strong passion or desire burning inside of me.
And it's burning me alive
This passion or desire is intense and overwhelming me.
With every passing day
As time goes on, this feeling only gets stronger.
Need a sign
I'm looking for some sort of signal or confirmation.
Can you hear me?
I wonder if anyone can hear my words or understand what I'm feeling.
Woven words I can't speak them
Even though I'm trying to express myself, the right words seem to elude me.
Coming out when you come around
I find it easier to express myself when I'm around a specific person or group of people.
And all I got to say is where you'd come from?
I'm curious to know more about the person who makes me feel comfortable enough to express myself.
Because I've been here for ages
I've been in this situation for a long time.
Waiting for someone
I'm waiting for a specific person or people who can understand me and my feelings.
Another day another heartache
Every day seems to bring new challenges or problems that make me upset or sad.
I'd do it all again
Even though it's hard, I'm willing to go through all of this again.
Because what we have oh it is
What I feel is special and important.
The sweetest medicine
Expressing myself and being understood by others is the best cure for my emotional pain.
Writer(s): matthew eston cooper
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Apeiron
Lyrics
Sleep don’t come like it used to
And words don’t feel the same
There’s a fire inside
And it’s burning me alive
With every passing day
Need a sign
Can you hear me?
Woven words I can’t speak them
Coming out when you come around
And all I got to say is where you’d come from?
Because I’ve been here for ages
Waiting for someone
Another day another heartache
I’d do it all again
Because what we have oh it is
The sweetest medicine
Breathe is what they tell you
Take your time is what they say
But how do you go on
When the feelings just too strong
I’m calling out I’m calling out your name
Need a sign
Can you hear me?
Woven words I can’t speak them
Coming out when you come around
And all I got to say is where you’d come from?
Because I’ve been here for ages
Waiting for someone
Another day another heartache
I’d do it all again
Because what we have oh it is
The sweetest medicine
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Little Chief
Thanks for sharing "Medicine" for your community to hear - cheers everyone! <3
Apeiron
Thank you for this gem!🖤
Levi Lima
Linda Música ❤✔💭
Lisa J M
This is like one of those perfect songs to listen to walking through the woods when autumn’s right around the corner
Luz Johana Arias Giles
Tus canciones tan estupendas ❤. ¡Me ayudan a estudiar!☆
Furo
It sounds just like Kodaline ! Awesome, and these vocals in the back, doing choirs, it's amazing ! <3
J Nuy
Fantastic pic, wonderful voice!
Aemiliana Rosewood
Little Chief is medicine for Heart and Soul <3
Apeiron
Lyrics
Sleep don’t come like it used to
And words don’t feel the same
There’s a fire inside
And it’s burning me alive
With every passing day
Need a sign
Can you hear me?
Woven words I can’t speak them
Coming out when you come around
And all I got to say is where you’d come from?
Because I’ve been here for ages
Waiting for someone
Another day another heartache
I’d do it all again
Because what we have oh it is
The sweetest medicine
Breathe is what they tell you
Take your time is what they say
But how do you go on
When the feelings just too strong
I’m calling out I’m calling out your name
Need a sign
Can you hear me?
Woven words I can’t speak them
Coming out when you come around
And all I got to say is where you’d come from?
Because I’ve been here for ages
Waiting for someone
Another day another heartache
I’d do it all again
Because what we have oh it is
The sweetest medicine
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Aemiliana Rosewood
Thank you <3