Devin and Chad were part of another band on Dischord called Faraquet, which gained a significant cult following in the math rock scene. Devin also played drums in Smart Went Crazy and currently does so with Mary Timony (along with Chad on bass).
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Opinions
Medications Lyrics
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Is posture
I don't get on to telling
You lost out
When I was away
Still sober with soldiers
You sold out your self for frailty
Where you play the saint
Crushed by the guilt I'll accept
To be sent again
Into the battlefield
For all I am
You're still aware of nothing
Here I am
Well aware you don't care
These pictures always lie
Time's running out you say
Count your blessings
When I can tell the fighting
Is posture
I don't get onto yelling
That's lost more
When I was away
I filled pain with distance
Now everything's closer
To the heart
Would you ask
If I am
Happier then
I was
Or would that seem too obscene
For your sensibilities
Should I know
Should be silent
Should I say I'm sorry?
The song "Opinions" by Medications talks about the complexities of personal relationships and the power play between two individuals. The lyrics explore the theme of a one-sided relationship where one person seems to be more invested in the other, but the other person seems indifferent to their feelings. The first verse suggests that the second person indulges in posture and yelling, indicating that they are more concerned with being heard than actually caring about what the other person has to say. They have sold out their self for frailty, implying that they have compromised their own values for the sake of their ego. The singer, on the other hand, has remained sober and is aware of the other person's behavior but refrains from calling them out on it.
The second verse reveals that the singer has cast himself into a part where the other person plays the saint, and he is crushed by the guilt. He accepts being sent again into the battlefield for all he is, even though the other person remains oblivious to his feelings. The line "These pictures always lie, time's running out you say, count your blessings" suggests that the other person is dismissive of the singer's emotions and is more focused on materialistic possessions. The singer questions whether the other person would ask if he is happier than before, or if that would seem too obscene for their sensibilities.
The song is a reflection of the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics that exist within them. It highlights the need for communication, empathy, and mutual respect between two individuals in any relationship. The song's lyrical style is cryptic, leaving room for interpretation and analysis, and the use of metaphorical language makes it particularly interesting to dissect.
Line by Line Meaning
When I can tell the yelling
Is posture
When I recognize that the yelling is just an act, a facade, to pretend that everything is fine.
I don't get on to telling
You lost out
I don't bother telling you that you missed your chance because it's already too late.
When I was away
Still sober with soldiers
You sold out your self for frailty
When I was gone, you gave up on yourself in exchange for temporary relief or comfort, even though I was fighting my own battles and staying sober.
Cast myself into a part
Where you play the saint
I deliberately put myself into a role where you are seen as the good person, the one who always does the right thing.
Crushed by the guilt I'll accept
To be sent again
Into the battlefield
For all I am
I feel guilty and burdened by the responsibility, but I am willing to go back into the difficult situation and fight for what I believe in.
You're still aware of nothing
Here I am
Well aware you don't care
You are unaware of the true situation, while I am painfully aware that you don't care enough to help or understand.
These pictures always lie
Time's running out you say
Count your blessings
The images and memories in my head are not always truthful or accurate, and you reminding me that time is limited and to be grateful feels like a hollow platitude.
When I can tell the fighting
Is posture
When I realize that the fighting is just for show, and there is no real effort being made to resolve the issue.
I don't get onto yelling
That's lost more
I don't engage in screaming matches or pointless arguments that only make things worse.
When I was away
I filled pain with distance
Now everything's closer
To the heart
When I was gone, I tried to numb my emotional pain by keeping my distance, but now that I'm back, everything feels more intense and personal.
Would you ask
If I am
Happier then
I was
Or would that seem too obscene
For your sensibilities
If I told you that I am happier now than before, would you be offended or find it inappropriate based on your values or opinions?
Should I know
Should be silent
Should I say I'm sorry?
I am unsure whether I should speak up, stay quiet, or apologize for something.
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.