In 2015 Barr announced that he had parted ways with the band due to musical differences. Since his departure, Michael Barr now releases R&B/Pop/Soul inspired music.
2 Pills
Michael Barr Lyrics
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I got two pills on me now
I've been hiding from myself
I put my problems on your shelf
If you read this i can't tell you that im running low
When I notice that im running out
I know there wouldn't be enough for us but I need you somehow
But do you think were good for now just wait for me I'm coming down
Wait for me im coming down
I do what I need, I do what I want,
killin' all your noise in my back ground,
Cut my knees I fell off again
She said please don't be late, I'm nodded off alone at the front gate
I can't take all the blame myself
When I notice that I'm running out
I know I'm gunning for the both of us but we can't settle down
Cellophane wrapped up, yeah you know you gotta get out
But do you think were good for now just wait for me I'm coming down
Wait for me I'm coming down...
In Michael Barr's song "2 Pills," the lyrics revolve around the theme of addiction and self-destruction. The song begins with the singer expressing his fear of disappointing someone he cares about. But even though he has two pills on him, he doesn't want to let that person down but instead hides his problems and emotions. He reveals that he is running low on pills, which suggests that he has been using them as a coping mechanism to deal with his issues.
As the song progresses, the listener understands that the singer is addicted to drugs, as he mentions the need to get out of cellophane wrapping, which could suggest he is looking for another dose. Despite knowing that he is running out, he cannot resist using more of it, even though he acknowledges that "there wouldn't be enough for us." The singer also admits to being the cause of the problems, but instead of taking the blame solely on himself, he expects the other person to wait for him as he spirals amidst his addiction.
The song's haunting melody and melancholic lyrics convey the raw emotions associated with addiction, the feeling of being trapped, and one's inability to escape it. The lyrics of the song seem to describe a cry for help, but the singer is not able to ask for help. Instead, the song leaves his fate to the interpretation of the listener, provocative, and open-ended.
Line by Line Meaning
I dont wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you
I got two pills on me now
I currently have two drugs with me
I've been hiding from myself
I have been avoiding dealing with my own issues
I put my problems on your shelf
I have been relying on you to handle my problems
If you read this i can't tell you that im running low
If you read this, I cannot tell you that I am running low on drugs
When I notice that im running out
When I realize that I am starting to run out of drugs
I know there wouldn't be enough for us but I need you somehow
I know that there is not enough drugs for both of us, but I still need your help
A cellophane wrapped up tight yea you gotta get out
The drugs are wrapped in cellophane and you need to leave before getting caught
But do you think were good for now just wait for me I'm coming down
Do you believe that we have enough drugs for now? Please wait for me, I am coming down from my high
Wait for me im coming down
Please wait for me, I am coming down from my high
I do what I need, I do what I want,
I only do what is necessary for me and what I want
killin' all your noise in my back ground,
I am blocking out all the distractions in the background
Cut my knees I fell off again
I had a setback and feel defeated
She said please don't be late, I'm nodded off alone at the front gate
She requested for me to not be late while she is stuck waiting alone at the front gate while she is high
I can't take all the blame myself
I cannot solely take responsibility for what has happened
I know I'm gunning for the both of us but we can't settle down
I know that I am putting both of us in danger, but we cannot relax
Cellophane wrapped up, yeah you know you gotta get out
The drugs are wrapped in cellophane and you need to leave before getting caught
But do you think were good for now just wait for me I'm coming down
Do you believe that we have enough drugs for now? Please wait for me, I am coming down from my high
Wait for me I'm coming down...
Please wait for me, I am coming down from my high
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathan
2 pills is about some addicted to a substance in this case pills while In a relationship. The opening verse is him saying he doesn't want to let his significant other down by relapsing and how hes been hiding from his own self and away from the outside world. The chorus is basically saying that he knows he's gotta get out of this lifestyle and he wants them (his girl) to wait for him that he's coming down and will change but the second verse speaks on him getting high and blocking her out/ignoring her and or her attempts to get him clean and sober and her telling him not to be late to whatever was planned etc and he ended up nodding off and didn't show up and back into the chorus.
@ugotjokes8137
i dont wanna let you down
i got two pills on me now
ive been hiding from myself
i put my problems on your shelf
if you read this i cant tell you that im running low
when i notice that im running out
i know there wouldnt be enough for us but i need you somehow
a cellophane wrapped up tight yea you gotta get out
but do you think were good for now just wait for me im coming down
wait for me im coming down
i do what i need i do what i want killin all your noise in my back ground
cut my knees i fell off again
she said please dont be late im nodded off alone at the front gate
i cant take all the blame myself
when i notice that im running out
i know im gunning for the both of us but we cant settle down
cellophane wrapped up yea you know you gotta get out
but do you think were good for now just wait for me im coming down
wait for me im coming down
@BrettBonchi
Truly amazing song. The lyrics were so moving... thank you for this
@caparisonx
Dude. Amazing song. Very different from any of your other stuff and it absolutely works I can't get enough of this song, that you playing the guitar? I think most people would think this is a sad song but the vibe of it gives me hope. I also see the end of a war in my head when I listen to this and the remains of a battlefield. Killed it on this.
@MACARONIEMANIAC
It's the old guitarist (Daniel Braunstein) from volumes playing the guitar on the whole ep!
@stevebarry8540
2 pills-mellow song, perfect length for the story-congratulations on your music-Nice recording
@alexyepez1617
This is legendary dude
@740jakester
STRAIGHT FIRE
@tfk-odysseus9398
Was a pleasure smoking two joints with you in Louisville!
@RazumChannel
Sad one good one
@LuffyAkAMaDGuY
Amazing!! probably my favorite!