Chemicals
Lox Chatterbox feat. Cream Lyrics

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When I was younger I used to get high all the time
Now that I've grown up I see how it's gradually rotting my mind
All of these detrimental chemicals that I've put in my body have gotten me blind
All of these chemicals
And I don't know why
All of these chemicals
All of these chemicals
They say I did it

But i say I didn't tho
It was the chemicals
It was the chemicals
It was the chemicals
Chemicals making the world go round
Everybody addicted to chemicals

Everybody addicted to chemicals (take a look around you)
Everybody addicted to chemicals (take a look around you)

Yeah
I'm a victim to all of these chemicals
Through my nasal and down to my phenerals
From the second they hit my receptors
I'm instantly gripped and no chances of letting go
A Shakespearean tragedy story and they'll be the death of me
Lady Macbethin me

Now the question see all i got in my cookbook is disaster
(Man i need the recipes!)

Overall Meaning

In "Chemicals," Lox Chatterbox and Cream reflect on the impact that chemical substances have had on their lives. The song opens with the admission that in his younger years, the artist used to get high all the time. However, as he's grown older, he's come to realize how drugs are gradually rotting his mind. He acknowledges that the detrimental chemicals he's put in his body have blinded him to their negative effects. The chorus repeats the phrase "all of these chemicals," emphasizing the song's central theme.

The second verse elaborates on the artist's addiction, describing the chemical's grip on his receptors and how there's no chance of letting go. The lyrics also reference a "Shakespearean tragedy story" and Lady Macbeth, alluding to the destructive nature of addiction. The final line of the verse is a plea for help, wondering if anyone has a healthy recipe or solution that he can use.

"Chemicals" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to many people's experiences with addiction. Lox Chatterbox and Cream are not glorifying drugs, but rather, warning about the devastating impact they have on both physical and mental health.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger I used to get high all the time
During my youth, I used to consume drugs incessantly to feel euphoric.

Now that I've grown up I see how it's gradually rotting my mind
As I matured, I realized that drug abuse was slowly deteriorating my mental well-being.

All of these detrimental chemicals that I've put in my body have gotten me blind
Over time, the harmful substances that I have ingested have caused physical harm, leading me to lose my sense of sight.

All of these chemicals
Several elements that are detrimental to my health.

And I don't know why
I am unaware of why I continue to subject myself to such harmful substances.

They say I did it
People accuse me of consuming drugs.

But I say I didn't tho
Despite allegations, I deny that I did it.

It was the chemicals
It was these toxic substances that led to my drug addiction.

Chemicals making the world go round
The constant usage of chemicals is what keeps the world running.

Everybody addicted to chemicals
An alarming number of people are dependent on harmful chemicals.

Yeah
An indication of affirmation or agreement.

I'm a victim to all of these chemicals
I am a powerless individual who has fallen prey to substance abuse.

Through my nasal and down to my phenerals
From my nostrils straight down to my lungs, these chemicals affect me.

From the second they hit my receptors
As soon as these harmful substances reach my nervous system, I am hooked.

I'm instantly gripped and no chances of letting go
I become immediately addicted, with no hope of ever putting an end to it.

A Shakespearean tragedy story and they'll be the death of me
This experience of drug abuse is similar to a tragic play written by Shakespeare and it will eventually lead to my demise.

Lady Macbethin me
Symbolizes the temptation and guilt of substance abuse.

Now the question see all I got in my cookbook is disaster
One might question the quality of my life as all my experiences documented in my 'cookbook' are only unfortunate incidents.

(Man I need the recipes!)
An ironic statement, despite prompting for recipes, there is no desire to make any more of these disastrous 'dishes.'

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