Modern Chemistry
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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And I believe in crystal light
'Cause I believe in me yeah
It's so uplifting
Fuck yeah
I barely have motivation
They say I suffer from a lack of seratonin synapses
Infrequently for me to be functioning properly
I took the pills I took the advice the panic stopped
But I'm still not right
Racing thoughts and wasted time
It's the same old story-line
This is my nursery rhyme and it goes:
I believe in medication and I believe in therapy
And I believe in crystal light
'Cause I believe in me yeah
It's so uplifting
Fuck yeah
I'm barely off the medication
And now the walls are closing in again
I can't breathe and I can't bleed
Will you be my alibi?
Tell them that I truly tried to give in?
The lyrics of Motion City Soundtrack's song, Modern Chemistry, describe the struggle of a person dealing with mental health issues. The singer expresses his belief in medication and therapy to help him cope with his condition. He also mentions crystal light as something that helps him feel good about himself. Despite this, the singer continues to struggle with his condition, having racing thoughts and feeling like he's wasting time. The chorus repeats the singer's belief in medication, therapy, and crystal light as a means of uplifting himself.
The verse that follows the chorus talks about the singer's difficulty in coping with his mental health despite taking medication and advice. He still feels like something is wrong with him as he experiences the same racing thoughts and wasted time. The lyrics highlight the singer's constant struggle with his condition and his desire to find a way out of it, which leads him to ask for an alibi telling them he truly tried to give in.
Overall, the lyrics of Modern Chemistry offer a heartfelt insight into the struggles of people dealing with mental health and the constant battle they face in trying to cope with their conditions.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in medication and I believe in therapy
I trust in the power of both medicinal drugs and therapy to treat my mental health issues.
And I believe in crystal light
I also have faith in the healing properties of alternative medicines, such as crystal light.
'Cause I believe in me yeah
Above all else, I have faith in myself and my ability to overcome my struggles.
It's so uplifting
The progress I've made in my treatment has been greatly encouraging and motivating.
Fuck yeah
I'm feeling positive and enthusiastic about my recovery.
I'm barely off the medication
Although I've made progress, I'm still heavily reliant on my medication.
And now the walls are closing in again
Despite my efforts to maintain my mental health, I feel as though I'm regressing back into old patterns of negativity and anxiety.
I can't breathe and I can't bleed
My mental state is suffocating and I feel numb and disconnected from myself and those around me.
Will you be my alibi?
Will you cover for me and help me hide the worst aspects of my mental health issues from others?
Tell them that I truly tried to give in?
Can you explain to others that despite my struggles and setbacks, I'm still doing my best to manage my mental health?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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Nathan Harrington
I believe in medication and I believe in therapy
And I believe in crystal light.
Cause I believe in me, yeah.
It's so uplifting, fuck yeah!
I barely have the motivation
They say I suffer from a lack of seratonin synapses
They happen too infrequently for me
To be functioning properly
I took the pills
I took the advice
The panic stopped
But still, I'm not right
Racing thoughts and wasted time
It's the same old story-line
This is my nursery rhyme
And it goes:
I believe in medication and I believe in therapy
And I believe in crystal light.
Cause I believe in me, yeah.
It's so uplifting, fuck yeah!
I'm barely off the medication
And now the walls are closing in again
I can't breathe and I can't bleed
Will you be my alibi?
Tell them that I truly tried
To give in.
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Ooh, ooh!
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Ooh, ooh!
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Ooh, ooh!
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Dandy TV
This song was kinda like the prequel to Everything Is Alright lyrically.
geoff3610
their best songs are always their shortest /:
Justin Barrett
So true
Di3mondDud3
This entire album just isnt long enough.
Maddy V
True 😃
salty pizza
could not say it better
geoff3610
tru
Nathan Harrington
I believe in medication and I believe in therapy
And I believe in crystal light.
Cause I believe in me, yeah.
It's so uplifting, fuck yeah!
I barely have the motivation
They say I suffer from a lack of seratonin synapses
They happen too infrequently for me
To be functioning properly
I took the pills
I took the advice
The panic stopped
But still, I'm not right
Racing thoughts and wasted time
It's the same old story-line
This is my nursery rhyme
And it goes:
I believe in medication and I believe in therapy
And I believe in crystal light.
Cause I believe in me, yeah.
It's so uplifting, fuck yeah!
I'm barely off the medication
And now the walls are closing in again
I can't breathe and I can't bleed
Will you be my alibi?
Tell them that I truly tried
To give in.
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Ooh, ooh!
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Ooh, ooh!
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Ooh, ooh!
Woa-oh, woa-oh.
Cait
gotta be #1 on this album for me
Bat Nids
I cried to this song cause I'm literally in the same hole