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/
Something Goes Wrong
Medicine Lyrics
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That you'd never find me
I could stay inside my house
And hope you'd never find me
When something goes wrong
I hide it in my head
When something goes wrong
If you stay away so long
I am bound to forget you
If you stay inside your house
I won't darken your doorstep
When something goes wrong
I hide it in my head
When something goes wrong
You won't find me
I could stay away so long
That you'd never find me
I could stay inside my house
And hope you never find me
When something goes wrong
I hide it in my head
When something goes wrong
You won't find me
When something goes wrong
I try to hide it inside my head
When something goes wrong
Medicine's song "Something Goes Wrong" is about the act of hiding from one's problems rather than facing them head-on. The lyrics describe the desire to avoid confrontation or conflict by retreating into one's own space or mind. The person addressed in the song could be a romantic partner, friend, or family member, but the message is universal in its reference to the instinctual urge to run away from problems.
The opening line sets the tone for the song, with the singer stating that they could stay away for so long that they would never be found. This highlights the deep desire to be left alone and the fear of being confronted with something they don't want to deal with. The use of the word "bound" in the second verse suggests that the singer feels trapped by the other person's presence, and that distance is necessary for their own well-being.
The repetition of the chorus underscores the cyclical nature of this behavior - that each time something goes wrong, the singer retreats further into their own thoughts, making it more difficult for anyone to help them or reach out to them. The song ends on this note of isolation and loneliness, with the last line emphasizing the futility of trying to hide one's problems inside one's own head.
Line by Line Meaning
I could stay away so long
I have the ability to distance myself from others for long periods of time
That you'd never find me
To the point that people may forget about me or lose track of where I am
I could stay inside my house
I have the option to isolate myself from the world
And hope you'd never find me
With the hope that others won't reach out or look for me
When something goes wrong
During difficult times
I hide it in my head
I internalize my struggles rather than seek outside help
You won't find me
I become distant and unreachable when things start to fall apart
If you stay away so long
When others choose to distance themselves from me
I am bound to forget you
I may start to forget details or memories of those who are absent
I won't darken your doorstep
I won't make an effort to reach out or visit those who intentionally distance themselves
When something goes wrong
During difficult times
I hide it in my head
I keep my struggles internalized and don't share my emotions with others
You won't find me
I become unreachable and may further distance myself during hard times
I could stay away so long
My ability to distance myself from others is a coping mechanism
That you'd never find me
To the extent that people may not even recognize the changes in my behavior or mood
I could stay inside my house
I have a tendency to withdraw and isolate myself from social situations
And hope you never find me
Hoping that I won't be forced to confront my emotions or the difficulties in my life
When something goes wrong
During times of hardship or turmoil
I hide it in my head
I try to conceal my emotions and feelings from others
You won't find me
I become unreachable and distant in order to avoid confronting my emotions or difficulties
When something goes wrong
During times of stress or adversity
I try to hide it inside my head
I attempt to suppress my emotions and keep my struggles internalized
When something goes wrong
During moments of crisis or struggle
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Written by: BRADLEY A LANER
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