Lithium
MAN WITH A MISSION Lyrics

The first verse of "Lithium" by MAN WITH A MISSION speaks of the singer's elation upon finding his 'friends', who are revealed to exist only in his head. He describes himself as ugly, but finds solace in the fact that they are too. This suggests that he may be struggling with feelings of low self-worth and is comforted by the idea that he is not alone in his perceived flaws. The next line, "We've broke our mirrors", leads us to believe that the singer and his imaginary friends have shattered (or possibly discarded) their own reflections, further enforcing the idea that they accept their flaws and aren't concerned with appearances.

The second verse suggests that the previous day, which the singer equates with 'Sunday morning', was just like any other day, indicating that he is stuck in a monotonous routine. However, he is not afraid, which could suggest a sense of apathy or numbness to his situation. The line "Light my candles in a daze 'cause I've found God" is likely referring to a sense of enlightenment or epiphany. The feeling of loneliness is present again, however, the singer seems to have found peace in it since he 'shaved his head' and is 'not sad'. He then admits that he may be to blame for everything he has heard, indicating that he may be going through a bout of self-blame or guilt.

The final verse takes on a more sexual undertone, with the singer admitting to being 'horny', however, he assures himself that his will is strong and he won't 'crack'. The repetition of 'I miss you/I love you/I killed you' suggests that he may be thinking of somebody that he has recently lost, whether through death or a break-up. The final repetition of 'I like it/I'm not gonna crack' could be seen as the singer finally coming to terms with his situation and finding comfort in his inner world.