Brad Laner broke up the original band in 1995.
In 2003 The Mechanical Forces of Love was released. For this album Medicine was just a duo, consisting of Brad Laner and singer Shannon Lee (sister of The Crow's star, Brandon, and daughter of Bruce).
1st April 2013 Brad Laner announces new Medicine track 'Long As The Sun' with the original line up, to be downloaded here:
https://soundcloud.com/capturedtracks/medicine-long-as-the-sun/
Babydoll
Medicine Lyrics
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'Cause you're too high to wonder why
Your plastic eye, fixed smile
And always nice but all the while
And you keep coming like a babydoll
Always crying like a babydoll
Teeth are white just like a babydoll
About as real as a babydoll
It's alright in my mind
'Cause you're alive in my mind
You'll never find another bride
'Cause you're too high all the while
And you keep coming like a babydoll
Always crying like a babydoll
Teeth are white just like a babydoll
You are wise like a babydoll
About as real as a babydoll
I'll try, you'll try, you'll try, I'll try
I'll try, you'll try, you'll try, I'll try
And you keep coming like a babydoll
Always crying like a babydoll
Teeth are white just like a babydoll
You are wise like a babydoll
About as real as a babydoll
It's alright in my mind
You were alive in my eyes
The lyrics of "Babydoll" by Medicine are cryptic and open to different interpretations. One possible explanation is that the song is about a person who is constantly seeking attention, akin to a child or a babydoll that requires care and attention. The persona in the song could be observing this individual, identifying them as "too high to wonder why" about their behavior. This person is characterized as having a "plastic eye" and a "fixed smile," indicating that their emotions are perhaps not genuine. Despite being "always nice," they are still crying like a babydoll. This persona suggests that this person is not as "real" as they appear, despite their attempts to portray themselves that way.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "And you keep coming like a babydoll" four times, followed by the lines "Always crying like a babydoll," "Teeth are white just like a babydoll," "You are wise like a babydoll," and finally, "About as real as a babydoll." These repetitions reinforce the comparison between the person being described and a babydoll, suggesting that they are fragile, doll-like, and unable to authentically connect with others in their emotions.
Towards the end of the song, the persona says "I'll try, you'll try, you'll try, I'll try," perhaps indicating an attempt to bridge the gap and connect with the individual described. The final line, "You were alive in my eyes," suggests that the persona may have seen the individual in a different light than others did, feeling a connection despite their apparent lack of authenticity.
Overall, "Babydoll" is a haunting and enigmatic song that invites multiple interpretations. Whether read as a commentary on emotional fragility, the search for connection, or simply as a surreal exploration of the human psyche, the lyrics remain open to different readings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry melt your eye
Do not shed tears that will get you down, instead put on a brave face and stay positive
'Cause you're too high to wonder why
You are in a state of euphoria that keeps you from questioning the reasons behind certain things
Your plastic eye, fixed smile
Your artificial eye and smile, similar to that of a doll, are your defense mechanisms to hide your true feelings
And always nice but all the while
You maintain a pleasant appearance on the surface but are troubled on the inside
And you keep coming like a babydoll
You keep returning to the same patterns of behavior, just like a toy doll repeating its actions
Always crying like a babydoll
You often have emotional outbursts and cry your heart out, like a child's doll
Teeth are white just like a babydoll
Your features are flawless and charming, like those of a perfect toy doll
You are wise like a babydoll
You have the intelligence and reasoning skills of a toy doll, lacking in depth and comprehension
About as real as a babydoll
You are as genuine and authentic as a toy doll, which is not real at all
I'll try, you'll try, you'll try, I'll try
We may struggle and face challenges, but we will both make an effort to face them together
It's alright in my mind
I have come to terms with your way of being and learned to accept it
'Cause you're alive in my mind
In my mind, you are still living, and so is our relationship, even though reality might be different
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRAD LANER, ELIZABETH ANNE THOMPSON
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