Tranquilizer
Love / Hate Lyrics


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You need a shot to your arm
You need a shot to your face
You need a shot won't do no harm
Just keepin' pace
Tranquilizer

Oh Charlie your hand is shakin'
Shakin' like a leaf on a tree
Oh Charlie your head is buzzin'
Buzzin' like a bumblebee
Tranquilizer

I'll be your tranquilizer
I'll be your hypnotizer
I'll be your cold Budweiser

Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller

You need a shot to the top
You need a shot to your cock
You need a shot 'cause
You can't stop 'cause
You want to rock
Tranquilizer

Oh Charlie your hand is shakin'
Shakin' like a leaf on a tree
Oh Charlie your head is buzzin'
Buzzin' like a bumblebee
Tranquilizer

I'll be your tranquilizer
I'll be your hypnotizer
I'll be your cold Budweiser

Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller

I'll get you high I'll get you high
I'll get you high I'll get you high
I'll get you high I'll pin one on you baby
Painkiller
Painkiller
I'll be your pacifizer, I'll be your unitizer
I'll be your sympathizer

I'll be your tranquilizer
I'll be your hypnotizer
I'll be your cold Budweiser

Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller
Painkiller




Painkiller
Painkiller

Overall Meaning

The song "Tranquilizer" by Love/Hate describes the need for a substance to alleviate anxiety and other symptoms of addiction. The lyrics suggest that the singer is addressing an addict named Charlie, who needs a shot to cope with his struggles. The chorus, "I'll be your tranquilizer, I'll be your hypnotizer, I'll be your cold Budweiser" implies that the singer is offering himself as a remedy for Charlie's troubles, using the same language one might use to describe a drug. The repeated references to "painkiller" further emphasize the idea that the singer is offering a substance to ease Charlie's pain.


The first verse speaks of the need for a shot to the arm, face, and top of the body, suggesting that Charlie's addiction is all-consuming and that he needs a constant supply of drugs to function. The line "just keepin' pace" implies that using drugs has become a daily ritual, and that without them Charlie cannot function. The second verse describes Charlie's physical and mental state, both of which are in a state of unrest. The use of the similes "leaf on a tree" and "bumblebee" emphasize the uncontrollable nature of his addiction and how it has taken over his life.


Line by Line Meaning

You need a shot to your arm
You require a dose for your arm.


You need a shot to your face
You require a dose for your face.


You need a shot won't do no harm
A dose that will not harm you is necessary.


Just keepin' pace
Simply maintaining the ideal pace.


Oh Charlie your hand is shakin'
Charlie, your hand is shaking.


Shakin' like a leaf on a tree
The hand is shaking like a leaf on a tree shakes in the wind.


Oh Charlie your head is buzzin'
Charlie, your head is buzzing.


Buzzin' like a bumblebee
The head is buzzing like a bumblebee's sound.


I'll be your tranquilizer
I will provide a calming effect.


I'll be your hypnotizer
I will hypnotize you.


I'll be your cold Budweiser
I will be your cold beer.


You need a shot to the top
You require a dose to the top.


You need a shot to your cock
You require a dose to your penis.


You need a shot 'cause
You require a dose because


You can't stop 'cause
You can't stop because


You want to rock
You want to rock out.


I'll get you high I'll get you high
I will get you intoxicated.


I'll get you high I'll pin one on you baby
I will get you high by pinning something on you.


I'll be your pacifizer, I'll be your unitizer
I will be your peacemaker and make you united.


I'll be your sympathizer
I will show you sympathy.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.


Painkiller
A medication taken for pain.




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Micky B

One of the best Guitar Solo's I have ever heard :)

James Cooper

thank you for uploading this man. It's been years since I heard these tunes.

Kopland

Song of my youth. Outstanding song.

Travel-Around

La metrica di questa canzone e' inegualiabile

jimmie mcintosh

Great CD begining to end has help up pretty good too over the decades

routefinder74

Saw them in the early 90's when i was 17 brilliant night

Andrew Titchenal

I just don't get it. This album should have been ENORMOUS. what a shame it wasn't.

Travel-Around

I agree

Loss Orderly

Top this you current trendy metal band!!

Duncan H

That intro, fuck brilliant, loved Jon E Loves work !!

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