Medicine
Matt Kirshen Lyrics

Too much bad health information out there anyway, thats part of the problem...
There is an overabundance of incorrect health information that is contributing to the issue.

Have we got any genuine medical professionals in the audience tonight? Any real doctors and nurses? So there was a bit of a plause going on then it died down again for a second.
The singer asks if there are any actual medical professionals present in the audience and receives a brief moment of applause.

It's fine, its cool, I think youre great people, I'm not gonna ask you to prove anything. "What's this lump?" I won't do that, I won't...
The singer reassures the audience that he won't ask them to prove their medical expertise and avoids asking them for personal medical advice.

"There's another one next to it, it's been there for years." Like... "Am I normal, am I?"
The artist references a common worry about personal health and whether or not symptoms are normal.

I've become obsessed with all these books that have health information, that are written by people that have no training, like they are literally making it up. And they wonder why I'm anxious all the time, they don't even know what they're talking about.
The artist criticizes health information that is written by unqualified individuals and notes that this has led to anxiety and confusion for many people seeking medical advice.

"Is this rash contagious?" But we rely on them, because we don't know any better, and the real doctors, they're too busy to listen.
The singer notes that despite the unreliability of unqualified sources, many people still rely on them due to a lack of access to trained medical professionals.

"Why does it hurt when I pee?" So the quacks, they peddle their cures and their pills, and we buy them, because we'll try anything.
The singer highlights the desperation people feel when seeking medical advice, leading them to turn to unproven remedies and treatments.

"Is it okay to eat moldy bread?" But it's all just placebo, it's just in our head, we're so desperate to believe in something, anything.
The artist emphasizes the power of the placebo effect and how people will believe in potentially harmful treatments just to feel like they are doing something to help their health.

"So what can I do about this cough?" So maybe we need to stop looking for answers, and just listen to our bodies.
The artist suggests that instead of constantly seeking answers to health problems, people should focus on taking care of themselves and trusting their bodies to heal naturally.

"Is it serious, should I worry?" Maybe we just need to be kind to ourselves, and trust that healing will come in its own time.
The artist encourages people to take care of themselves and to trust that medical issues will resolve themselves with time and self-care.