Medicine
NERiMA Lyrics
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You haven't touched in years
And I felt like it was something
That you shouldn't hear
I haven't seen your smile in days
In the corners of my mind
And I fear that I'm forgetting
All that made you mine
I don't know what to do when you're gone
You're all I left to die
Don't you open your eyes
You're all I lost in time
I'm sorry I never tried
But it hurts just to think of the world
That has taken your light
So lay down now, it's not your fight
There was a light behind your eyes
And it worked like medicine
But I can't seem to remember
Feeling innocent
So I burned what I had found
Too scared to look inside
And the evil in your heart
Can keep its place to hide
My darling, I've held on too long
I'm finding myself now that you're gone
You're all I left to die
Don't you open your eyes
You're all I lost in time
I'm sorry I never tried
But it hurts just to think of the world
That has taken your light
So lay down now, it's not your fight
So take your broken heart
And your unspoken scars
And hold them
These things won't ever change
But you'll never be the same
I know that
You're all I left to die
You're all I lost in time
You're all I left to die
Don't you open your eyes
You're all I lost in time
I'm sorry I never tried
But it hurts just to think of the world
That has taken your light
So lay down now, it's not your fight
The lyrics of NERiMA's song "Medicine" speak to the emotional turmoil of losing someone dear and the struggle to cope with their absence. The singer discovers a box filled with forgotten toys, symbolizing the fading connection between them and the person they've lost. They feel hesitant to share this discovery, as if protecting the person from the pain of their own neglect. The absence of their loved one's smile becomes increasingly noticeable, leaving the singer with a sense of fear and the heartbreaking possibility of forgetting what made the person so special.
The plea for the person to hold on reveals the singer's desperation and uncertainty about how to continue without them. They express the sentiment that the person is all they have left, and the thought of them no longer being a part of their life is unbearable. The reference to not opening their eyes conveys the idea that keeping the person in isolation somehow preserves their memory. Losing the person feels like losing a part of themselves.
The mention of a light behind the person's eyes represents the vitality and joy they once possessed. It is described as medicine, suggesting that being in their presence was uplifting and healing. However, the singer admits to struggling to recall such innocence and happiness. They confess to burning what they found in the box, perhaps symbolizing their own guilt and fear of confronting the truth of their loved one's inner turmoil. The reference to hiding the evil in the person's heart implies a complex and troubled nature, but one that the singer is determined to protect and keep secret.
The middle paragraph reveals the singer's realization that they have held on to their grief for too long and that it is time to start rediscovering themselves. The person they've lost continues to be the focal point of their life, and without them, they feel adrift and incomplete. The lyrics express remorse for not making more effort to help the person while they were alive and the pain of thinking about a world that has taken away their light. They urge the person to rest now, indicating that their struggles are over and it is time for them to find peace in letting go.
The final paragraph acknowledges that emotional scars cannot be erased, and the person's heart will forever remain broken. However, despite the recognition that things will not change, the lyrics emphasize that they will never be the same without the person. The singer reiterates their regret for not trying harder, yet the pain of thinking about a world that has taken the person's light remains overwhelming. The plea to lay down and let go reinforces the message that it is no longer the person's fight; they have suffered enough.
In essence, the lyrics of "Medicine" speak to the profound sorrow of losing someone and the struggle to move forward while honoring their memory. It explores themes of regret, pain, and the longing to preserve what made the person special. The song ultimately encourages acceptance of the loss and the need to let go, even though the scars and heartache will always remain.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a box beneath your toys
I discovered a hidden box among your forgotten playthings
You haven't touched in years
It has been a long time since you last interacted with it
And I felt like it was something
I had a strong intuition that it held significance
That you shouldn't hear
Something that might be better kept secret from you
I haven't seen your smile in days
For several days, your joyful expression has been absent
In the corners of my mind
Deep within my thoughts and memories
And I fear that I'm forgetting
I'm afraid of losing my recollection of
All that made you mine
Everything that made you uniquely mine
My darling, could you please hold on?
My dearest, can you continue to endure?
I don't know what to do when you're gone
I am clueless about how to cope with your absence
You're all I left to die
You are the only remaining part of me left to perish
Don't you open your eyes
I implore you not to awaken
You're all I lost in time
You are everything I have lost in the passing years
I'm sorry I never tried
I apologize for not making an attempt
But it hurts just to think of the world
Merely contemplating the world causes pain
That has taken your light
That has extinguished your inner radiance
So lay down now, it's not your fight
Therefore, rest now, this battle is not yours to fight
There was a light behind your eyes
A bright light emanated from within your gaze
And it worked like medicine
It had a healing effect similar to medicine
But I can't seem to remember
However, I am unable to recall
Feeling innocent
Experiencing a sense of purity and naivety
So I burned what I had found
Consequently, I destroyed what I had discovered
Too scared to look inside
I was too afraid to examine its contents
And the evil in your heart
The malevolence residing within your heart
Can keep its place to hide
Must remain concealed and undisturbed
My darling, I've held on too long
My beloved, I have clung on for an extended period
I'm finding myself now that you're gone
In your absence, I am discovering my true self
So take your broken heart
Therefore, carry your shattered heart
And your unspoken scars
Along with the hidden wounds you have not expressed
And hold them
Embrace and accept them
These things won't ever change
These aspects will forever remain unaltered
But you'll never be the same
However, you will never be the person you once were
I know that
I am aware of this fact
You're all I left to die
You are the sole remnant I abandoned to perish
Don't you open your eyes
Please refrain from opening your eyes
You're all I lost in time
You are everything I have lost as time passed
I'm sorry I never tried
I apologize for never making an effort
But it hurts just to think of the world
However, the mere thought of the world brings pain
That has taken your light
That has robbed you of your inner brightness
So lay down now, it's not your fight
Therefore, rest now, this battle is not yours to fight
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alexi Orial
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