Debut single, Hole in My Heart, was released on 29th March 2015.
Medicine
Luke Friend Lyrics
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Struggling but I was still wishing
I'll grab your hand
I'm right by your side
Complicated convers actions
About life, without you in it
Those drugs won't work
But don't swallow your pride
Scream out your words
Tell me where it hurts
I want to stop you getting worse
But nothing seems to work
Please don't close your eyes
Let me know your listening
Did you know its time
To wash away with the tide
I'll make you better soon
Love, love, love
If love was medicine
Your daughters on the phone crying
Why the hell is my dad dying
Tear drops falling
Does everyone look
I want you with all the angels
But I look at every angle
This heart of mine
Is collapsing for good
Scream out your words
Tell me where it hurts
I want to stop you getting worse
But nothing seems to work
Please don't close your eyes
Let me know your listening
Did you know its time
To wash away with the tide
I'll make you better soon
Love, love, love
If love was medicine
Love, love, love
I'll bring you back again
Love, love, love
If love was medicine
This must be impossible
You were so invincible
Do they expect me to let you go
If love was medicine
Love, love, love
I'll bring you back again
Love, love, love
If love was medicine
If love was medicine
Love, love, love
If love was medicine
The lyrics of Luke Friend's song Medicine are about a narrator who is struggling to deal with a loved one's illness. The singer is singing to the person struggling with their illness, and although they feel hopeless, they are still wishing for the best possible outcome. The first verse includes references to "complicated conversations" which suggests that it must be a difficult situation to handle. The line, "those drugs won't work but don't swallow your pride," suggests that they might have tried medication and other strategies to improve their health, but nothing seems to be working.
The chorus is where the singer desperately pleads with their loved one to keep their eyes open and listen to them. They are searching for a way to make them feel better, saying that they will "make you better soon" because if "love was medicine," that's what it would take. The song's last verse describes the singer's struggle to accept their loved one's death, saying that they look at every angle and are collapsing for good.
The song tackles the difficult topic of losing a loved one, and it highlights the feeling of being powerless in the face of an irreversible condition. The lyrics' emotionality and simplicity make it a poignant and relatable track.
Line by Line Meaning
Sat down on the bed singing
Started singing while sitting on the bed
Struggling but I was still wishing
Even though I was struggling, I still had hope
I'll grab your hand
I'll hold your hand
I'm right by your side
I'm always here for you
Complicated convers actions
Difficult conversations
About life, without you in it
Talking about life without you
Those drugs won't work
Medication won't help
But don't swallow your pride
Don't lose your dignity
Scream out your words
Express your feelings aloud
Tell me where it hurts
Let me know where you're in pain
I want to stop you getting worse
I want to prevent your condition from deteriorating
But nothing seems to work
But nothing seems to be effective
Please don't close your eyes
Please stay awake
Let me know your listening
Let me know that you're paying attention
Did you know its time
Do you realize it's time
To wash away with the tide
To let go and move on
I'll make you better soon
I'll make you feel better soon
Love, love, love
Love is what will make you feel better
Your daughters on the phone crying
Your daughter is on the phone crying
Why the hell is my dad dying
Why is my dad dying?
Tear drops falling
Crying
Does everyone look
Is everyone watching
I want you with all the angels
I want you to be in heaven
But I look at every angle
But I consider every option
This heart of mine
My heart
Is collapsing for good
Is breaking down completely
If love was medicine
If love could cure you
I'll bring you back again
I'll bring you back to good health
This must be impossible
This must be something I can't believe
You were so invincible
You were so strong and unbeatable
Do they expect me to let you go
Do they expect me to accept losing you?
Writer(s): MAX MCELLIGOTT, FIONA MACKAY BARCLAY BEVAN, LUKE FRIEND
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maddie B
This gets more beautiful every time you sing it. what a tribute x
Liz Curran
Maddie B it's incredible 😭❤️
XX Rin
I love this song
Maria Simms
Amazing performance Luke, your Grandad would be so proud of you, you're just awesome xx
Elloise Owen
THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVOURITE SONG❣❣
P.T.
Awesome!!! Love your voice 😍
Sharon Taylor
Luke this is beyond beautiful, it brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes, as I knew it would, it's my favourite song of yours and thank you so much for giving us such a heartfelt personal song, that I know means so much to you, I'm so happy and grateful that you have included it on your #EP #Requestunplugged #Medicine 💜
Kathy Cooke
Oh this song still never fails to make me cry but I'm the most amazing way possible. I love this so much, this is amazing. 💜💜🎶🎸 this is just brilliant
Libby .C
It's been so long since i heard a voice like this!
Carlos Santos
lindo .. que música linda , estou emocionada aqui ... seu trabalho e lindo ...