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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PILLS
Medications Lyrics
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Predictability has saved us
Please send cash and patients to the address on your paper
Yeah, we'll talk about your father soon
Just take these pills, but wait till you get home
You'll sleep better for it tonight
We will suppress what's best
For yours and mine it's fine
It may well be that cold traumatic past
But, everything is neurological
I'll sleep better on softer sheets
Cantilevered on the sanctity
Of disease, as research proved,
These purple ones can surely do no harm
And the studies show that it is all right
Don't be surprised
He'll act his size
Propose that we jack him up with speed
Curb his daydreams
We'll kill his creativity, besides, at
Eight years old he pays no mind
Needs artificial catalysts to grow
Keep your head right
Self locked up tight
He will thank you
No more waiting and waiting
So still now...
No worse now... all your own...
Needs cared for...
All your own needs pleased for a fee as well
Congratulations... so still
We will suppress... no Worse
Don't be surprised... all yours
Eight years old pays... no mind
This will keep your head right
Your self locked up so tight
You will be thankful
Unless you're still waiting and waiting
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The song "Pills" by Medications is a critique of the pharmaceutical industry and the over-reliance on medication to solve all of our problems. The opening lyrics, "predictability has saved us, congratulations," suggests that society has become so reliant on medication that it is seen as an accomplishment to be able to predict and treat any ailment with pills. The line "we will suppress what's best for yours and mine it's fine" speaks to the idea that the pharmaceutical industry does not always have the patient's best interest at heart, but instead prioritizes profit.
The lyrics also touch on the issue of medicating children, with lines like "curb his daydreams, we'll kill his creativity, besides, at eight years old he pays no mind" suggesting that children are being over-medicated and not allowed to develop naturally. The line "needs artificial catalysts to grow" is particularly poignant in its critique of the widespread use of drugs to treat children's behavioral issues.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of unease and discomfort, with the repeated phrase "keep your head right, self locked up tight" suggesting that medication is being used not only to treat physical ailments but also to suppress emotions and keep people compliant. The final lines of the song, "unless you're still waiting and waiting" leave the listener with a sense of unease and the realization that medication may not always be the best solution.
Overall, "Pills" is a thought-provoking commentary on the pharmaceutical industry and the way in which medication is often used as a quick fix solution without addressing underlying issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Congratulations
We are proud of ourselves for successfully using predictable medications to treat patients.
Predictability has saved us
Our strict adherence to using the same medications for specific symptoms has resulted in successful treatments.
Please send cash and patients to the address on your paper
We are a business that relies on patients and payment to continue supplying medication.
Yeah, we'll talk about your father soon
We will eventually discuss the patient's family history and personal background in order to provide better treatment.
Just take these pills, but wait till you get home
We advise taking the prescribed medication, but only once the patient is home and able to rest.
You'll sleep better for it tonight
The medication will alleviate symptoms and provide a restful night's sleep for the patient.
We will suppress what's best
Our reliance on predictable medication means we may ignore more effective treatments for the sake of ease and convenience.
For yours and mine it's fine
This approach benefits both the patient and the healthcare providers, at least in the short term.
It may well be that cold traumatic past
The cause of the patient's symptoms may be related to past traumas or negative experiences.
But, everything is neurological
We believe that all symptoms, regardless of their origin, can be treated with neurological medication.
I'll sleep better on softer sheets
As a healthcare provider, I have peace of mind knowing the patient is taking medication that I believe will be effective.
Cantilevered on the sanctity
I have confidence in the established medical practices we use for treatment.
Of disease, as research proved,
We believe in using scientifically-proven medication and treatments for disease.
These purple ones can surely do no harm
We have faith in the safety of the purple medication capsules we prescribe.
And the studies show that it is all right
Research has provided evidence that supports the prescription of these purple capsules.
Don't be surprised
We expect patients to trust our treatment methods and not question our decisions.
He'll act his size
We will prescribe medication to control social behaviors or hyperactivity in younger children.
Propose that we jack him up with speed
We will consider prescribing stimulant medication to treat ADHD in young patients.
Curb his daydreams
We may prescribe medication to decrease distraction and promote focus in patients with ADHD or other related disorders.
We'll kill his creativity, besides, at
In prioritizing the use of medication, we may disregard the importance of creativity or individual thought processes.
Eight years old he pays no mind
We believe that children of a certain age will not understand the complexity of their treatment plans, and therefore may not question them.
Needs artificial catalysts to grow
Our philosophy is that medication can be an important factor in a child's development and growth.
Keep your head right
We encourage patients to trust in our expertise and to follow our prescribed treatment plans exactly.
Self locked up tight
We expect patients to take medication reliably and frequently, without fail.
He will thank you
We anticipate patients displaying gratitude for our prescribed treatments.
No more waiting and waiting
Treatment will provide relief and resolution to patients' symptoms more quickly than waiting for them to resolve on their own.
So still now...
We expect patients to remain calm and complacent, even in the face of uncomfortable or unexpected side effects from medication.
No worse now... all your own...
Treatment should not have negative effects on the patient's health or well-being, and is their responsibility to manage.
Needs cared for...
We believe it is our responsibility, as healthcare providers, to prescribe medication and provide care that will benefit the patient.
All your own needs pleased for a fee as well
We are a business, and providing necessary care and medication to patients is a paid service.
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@keithallen5795
My sister is in the hospital right now.She had horrible uncontrollable vomiting, for 24 hours. The doctors can't stop the suffering. Unbelievable nausia.
@Etherealplanets
I am a diabetic and was put on anemic for 1 year. It was horrible and finally I lost much of my head of hair with bright red scalp with scaring white patches. I did loose about 30 lbs and still am suffering from same nausea etc 3 weeks after stopped. The withdrawals are like a heroin addict. Will continue cutting down on carbs and sugar. Will never take any of these drugs again!!!
@missytechlp
Rybelsus is ozempic in pill form. Was an awesome help to lower my a1c from 12.4 to 6.5 in one year. Insurance dropped it from their formulary at the 12 month mark. I lost weight while on this pill but that involved working out 3 times a week and changing my eating habits as well.
@CB_NekoGirl
Even if you're on ozempic if you eat poorly you can still gain weight on it. So this is not a free pass to go binge on whatever you want to eat. I should know because I'm on it for my type 2 diabetes. I did start to lose weight at first and then I started to eat very poorly and because of that the weight did come back even though I'm still taking ozempic. The ozempic can do but so much. What people have to do is eat right and exercise. This is what I decided to do for my health because I don't want to be on ozempic for the rest of my life for my diabetes. So while I'm still taking this, I'm going to use this to help me eat healthy. So I don't have to continue to take this. Because again this medicine is still experimental; the long-term effects could turn out to be bad. They should make this to be a combo policy; that while you're taking this you have to be with a program that teaches you how to eat right.
@anniehills3580
Will it work for fat diseases or disorders like Dercums disease?? Dr Karen Herbst is studying this.
@madrush24
I do only eat salad everyday and exercise and don't lose weight. It's genetic. This was a game changer to get my body at a healthy weight where better workouts were even possible.
@itssatya.8302
Then what did you do to loose weight
@abarzua21able
I know my husband takes trulicity and he has gained weight. He's been to heart specialist to make sure its not his heart. He explained he actually has poor eating to gain weight is crazy. When he does eat, he eats very small portions. He craves sugar and its because his body isnt making enough sugar.
@winterfavorite6260
Ozempic is very effective in lowering my A1C but i did not lose weight. No nausea or vomiting.But i craved more food no weight loss.
@Blessed1RG
Guess we low on humans when they wanna save the ones that eat to die