Fast Times at I.C.U.
Megosh Lyrics
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Paralyzed.
Lying in a bed beside
half a man, though, it seems, the other half ran by a machine.
Try to find a reason why;
is this all inside my mind?
Then the man extends his hand and softly whispers
"Welcome."
Why?
Guess it's too much just for one to bear.
Be glad it's there providing air.
Heaven forbid you get sick from the stares.
Visit your local Intensive Care...
Where you're just blank stares.
Open eyes,
he says "I'm gonna help you sleep tonight."
Drugs in hand,
push it and feel the ending--it begins.
Close your eyes,
see the light.
Darling there's no need to fight.
Then a man grabs my hand and says "You're going
nowhere!"
Guess it's too much just for one to bare.
Be glad it's there providing air.
Heaven forbid you get sick from the stares.
Visit your local Intensive Care...
Where you're just blank stares.
Millions of faces but they won't face it's over.
The song "Fast Times At I.C.U." by Megosh is a heartbreaking commentary on the experience of being in intensive care unit (I.C.U.). The song opens with the image of a person with open eyes but paralyzed, lying in bed beside half a man. The other half of the man seems to have run by a machine. The singer of the song tries to understand why this is happening to them and wonders if it is inside their mind. In the midst of the confusion and despair, the half man extends his hand and whispers "Welcome." This stark line is a chilling reminder of the harsh reality of being in I.C.U., existing in a half-life while surrounded by medical intervention.
Line by Line Meaning
Open eyes.
I open my eyes and find myself awake.
Paralyzed.
I am unable to move any part of my body.
Lying in a bed beside half a man, though, it seems, the other half ran by a machine.
I am lying on a bed next to a person who has undergone amputation and has a prosthetic limb attached to their body.
Try to find a reason why; is this all inside my mind?
I am struggling to determine if this experience is real or a figment of my imagination.
Then the man extends his hand and softly whispers 'Welcome.'
The amputee reaches out to me and greets me kindly, making me feel welcome.
Guess it's too much just for one to bear. Be glad it's there providing air. Heaven forbid you get sick from the stares. Visit your local Intensive Care... Where you're just blank stares.
The singer is warning people about the harsh realities of intensive care units and encourages them to appreciate the life-saving care instead of complaining about it.
Open eyes, he says 'I'm gonna help you sleep tonight.' Drugs in hand, push it and feel the ending--it begins.
A doctor is giving me medication to help me sleep, but I am afraid it might lead to the end of my life.
Close your eyes, see the light. Darling there's no need to fight. Then a man grabs my hand and says 'You're going nowhere!'
The doctor tries to comfort me, telling me there is nothing to fear in death. But then a man intervenes and tells me I am not dying.
Millions of faces but they won't face it's over.
The people in the intensive care unit are in denial about the possibility of death.
Contributed by Adalyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sarahi olivarez
This band is fucking amazing! , they should be more recognized
Mario L.
That solo is beautiful, the guitarists vocals are so good also. Keep it coming!
choke_me_imshy
This song is a masterpiece
manfrog1234
I offically love this song <3
Gabriel Rozzi
They are great I actually live two doors up from the lead guitarist. Really nice guys who are really talented. My son gets star struck. Finch you rock !!!!
Groovygranny
You can find them at Pink Elefants! They are going places 💗🐘
mike420
Does he still live in baltinore i lost touch with him and wanna know what happend to the band
Kuan Pan
great music^^
keep your good work!!!
Bruno Sifuentes
they're so good, and different <3
Pacheco Rosales Julio Cesar
Suena Bien e.e