Pusher
M.A.V. x Cotola Lyrics
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Normalized
No Amnesty
Desensitized
Vindictive lover
Seduces its victims
Under the cover
of the Medical System
Dictates the feeling
Look no further
than the blood work on the ceiling
Nowhere to sleep
Dope-sick Bodies deplete
Nothing to eat
We steal and lie and we cheat
Rest on our feet
Nod in the street
Abandon our dreams
A systematic defeat
Pill-pressing giants divest in their clients
Fund a lobbyist army that pays for compliance
SACKLERS make a killing from Over-prescription
Lucrative loophole hustling legal addiction
PERDUE has us eating from the palm of their hand
Pushers in lab coats built an opiate wasteland
Misleading the system with a band-aid solution
Indiscriminate decline to the depths of delusion
We're all junkies just weeks from a habit
prescribe us the dope and our family a casket
They're taking a life over taking a loss
They lower the price while raising the cost
Taking a life - over Taking a loss
Lower the price - while Raising the cost
Taking a life - over Taking a loss
Lower the price - while Raising the cost
We're all junkies just weeks from a habit
prescribe us the dope and our family a casket
They're taking a life over taking a loss
They lower the price while raising the cost
The lyrics to "Pusher" by M.A.V. x Cotola delve into the dark realities of addiction and the predatory practices within the medical system that contribute to the opioid crisis. The song highlights the tragic consequences of over-prescription and the insidious influence of pharmaceutical companies like SACKLERS and PERDUE in fueling legal addiction. The imagery of a vindictive lover seducing its victims under the guise of the Medical System speaks to the betrayal and harm caused by those who profit from human suffering.
The stark depiction of individuals struggling with addiction, resorting to theft and deception to satisfy their cravings, reflects the desperation and devastation that addiction brings. The mention of pill-pressing giants divesting in their clients and funding lobbyist armies to ensure compliance underscores the unethical practices that prioritize profit over human lives. The notion of being just weeks away from a habit and the grim reality of families facing the prospect of burying loved ones due to overdoses paint a bleak picture of the opioid epidemic's toll.
The repeated refrain of "Taking a life over Taking a loss, Lower the price while Raising the cost" emphasizes the twisted priorities of those profiting from addiction. The cynical manipulation of prices and the disregard for the lives lost in their pursuit of profit reveal the moral bankruptcy at the core of the opioid crisis. The lyrics suggest a systemic defeat where vulnerable individuals are trapped in a cycle of dependency and exploitation by those in power, perpetuating a cycle of suffering and despair.
Overall, "Pusher" serves as a poignant critique of the systemic failures and moral corruption that have contributed to the opioid epidemic. By shedding light on the insidious practices of pharmaceutical companies and the devastating impact of addiction on individuals and families, the song calls for a reckoning with the forces that perpetuate this crisis and a reevaluation of societal values that prioritize profit over human well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
A Travesty
A highly upsetting and unjust event
Normalized
Made to seem normal or acceptable
No Amnesty
No forgiveness or protection from punishment
Desensitized
Made emotionally indifferent or numb
Vindictive lover
A lover seeking revenge
Seduces its victims
Attracts and deceives those it harms
Under the cover
Hidden from view
of the Medical System
Within the healthcare system
Heart's usurper
One who takes over the emotions or desires
Dictates the feeling
Controls the emotion
Look no further
There is no need to search elsewhere
than the blood work on the ceiling
Just look at the evidence of harm
Nowhere to sleep
No place to rest
Dope-sick Bodies deplete
Bodies suffering withdrawal symptoms
Nothing to eat
Lack of food
We steal and lie and we cheat
Engage in dishonest and illegal behavior
Rest on our feet
Find brief respite while standing
Nod in the street
Show signs of drug use in public
Abandon our dreams
Give up on our aspirations
A systematic defeat
Continual loss due to a corrupt system
Pill-pressing giants divest in their clients
Big pharmaceutical companies prioritize profit over patient care
Fund a lobbyist army that pays for compliance
Support lobbyists who ensure adherence to harmful practices
SACKLERS make a killing from Over-prescription
The Sackler family profits greatly from excessive prescription of medication
Lucrative loophole hustling legal addiction
Exploiting legal gray areas to promote addiction for financial gain
PERDUE has us eating from the palm of their hand
Perdue Pharma has significant control over our choices and actions
Pushers in lab coats built an opiate wasteland
Medical professionals have contributed to a destructive environment through opioid prescriptions
Misleading the system with a band-aid solution
Providing a temporary fix that covers up deeper issues
Indiscriminate decline to the depths of delusion
A lack of concern leading to a state of confusion and false beliefs
We're all junkies just weeks from a habit
We are all at risk of addiction within a short time
prescribe us the dope and our family a casket
Give us drugs that lead to our death and harm our loved ones
They're taking a life over taking a loss
Prioritizing profits over the well-being of individuals
They lower the price while raising the cost
Making drugs cheaper while increasing the overall negative impact
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jon W Varley
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