Intervention
Margaret Cho Lyrics

It's not your birthday
This is not a celebration for your birthday

But all your friends and family are here
But everyone who cares about you is gathered here

What's the occasion?
What is the reason for this gathering?

'Cause the motive seem unclear
Because it is not clear why we are here

Some are happy, some are shedding lots of tears
Some people seem happy, while others are crying

They're saying now
They are finally saying what needs to be said

What they should have said for years
What they have been afraid to say for years

We're doing this 'cause
We are doing this because

We're concerned about your health
We are worried about your well-being

We're doing this to, save you from yourself
We want to help you overcome your problems and destructive behavior

Welcome, to your intervention
Welcome to the intervention, the reason why we are here

We need some of your attention
Please pay attention to what we are about to say

You've got a problem we must mention
We must address the problem that you have

We're not gonna put you in detention
We are not punishing or judging you

But we think you need, think you need
But we believe that you need

An intervention
An intervention to help you recover and improve

We know all of the paramedics on a first name basis
We are familiar with emergency medical services and their staff

Don't you see how bloated
Don't you notice how swollen

Your pretty face is
Your previously attractive face has become puffy and swollen

Time forgives, time erases
Time can heal and erase mistakes or regrets

Time will catch what the dragon chases
Eventually, the consequences of your actions will catch up with you

We will (?)mend(?) what we lost to the (?)meth(?)
We will work to repair the damage that has been caused by addiction

And we're sick of loving you to death
We are tired of watching you harm yourself and our relationship

Oh look who can read!
Sarcastic remark in response to someone reading a prepared letter

You know what, you know something?
Statement indicating sarcasm or frustration

I can read too!
Response to perceived superiority of the person reading the letter

You don't have to read me a, a letter, Teeegan!
Demand to skip over the prepared intervention letter

Just to prove that you're better than me!
Accusation of the other person trying to demonstrate superiority

I'm not, you don't know me!
Defense response perhaps due to feeling exposed and vulnerable

Is there anything - you think I need help?
Question posed by someone who may be starting to realize that they have a problem that needs to be addressed

No more hugs 'til you give up drugs
A statement of support and encouragement to quit using drugs

I know it sucks for once think about us
The artist acknowledges the difficulty of changing drug habits but emphasizes the importance of their support system

Welcome, to your intervention(oh,oh)
Reiteration of the purpose of the gathering and intervention

We need some of your attention
Reminder that we need the concerned party's full attention in order to help

You've got a problem we must mention(oh,oh)
Reiteration of the problem that is being addressed with the intervention

But we think you need, think you need
Reiteration that the intervention is needed to address the problem

An intervention
Reiteration of the ultimate goal of the gathering to help the concerned individual improve and recover