Conceived in the bedrooms, MUNI commutes, and DJ booths of San Francisco, and recorded in his all-analog studio in Southern California,his self-produced 2010 single Some Place garnered a sell-out pressing and coverage from the likes of The San Francisco Chronicle, LA Record, Aquarium Drunkard, and XM Sirius radio - including play on Lou Reed’s own show.
On the strength of the self-distributed single, Waterhouse assembled a backing group, The Tarots, as well as taking on a trio of female vocalists, The Naturelles.
In May 2012, his debut album, Time's All Gone, was released on Innovative Leisure Records.
His second LP, Holly, was issued in March 2014 by Innovative Leisure Records.
Waterhouse's third studio album Never Twice was released on September 30, 2016.
Medicine
Nick Waterhouse Lyrics
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To rent a car and to see your friend
To put him in the hospital again
In the back
On the second floor
Right across from radio bar
No food in the fridge
I guess things had gone too far
Well, all things come, and all things pass
Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Well, all things come, and all things pass
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Did man invent his illnesses?
We're fundamentally unstable
Mother Mary's shrine
Hiding under the table
In your blue silk robe
Burning cigarettes
Dreaming of Isolde on a Baton Rouge deck
Where you going and what's on spec?
Well, all things come, and all things pass
It takes a lot of medicine to go this fast
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Oh, all things come, and all things pass, but
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
I know, I know the feeling too
I know that's why I'm here with you
Receiver mind grabbing every stray broadcast
Yes, it's true
It takes a lot of medicine
Just to go this fast
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
The song "Medicine" by Nick Waterhouse is open to interpretation, but one possible explanation is that it's about someone who has reached a breaking point and is resorting to extreme measures to cope with their problems. The singer describes a situation where someone flies to New Orleans to see a friend who has been hospitalized before, possibly for mental health issues. The friend's living situation is dire, with no food in the fridge and a sense that things have gone too far. The singer then questions the nature of illness, wondering if it's something humans have invented or if we're just inherently unstable. They also mention a mother Mary's shrine, which could suggest that religion is also being used as a coping mechanism.
The repeated line "takes a lot of medicine to go this fast" could refer to the idea that the friend needs to be heavily medicated just to function or to keep up with the speed of life. The singer seems to empathize with this sentiment, admitting that they also know the feeling and that's why they're there with the friend. They mention "grabbing every stray broadcast," which could be a metaphor for trying to find meaning or comfort in the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you flew to New Orleans
You went to New Orleans by air
To rent a car and to see your friend
Your purpose was to rent a car and visit your friend
To put him in the hospital again
You went to put your friend in the hospital again
In the back
You went to the back of the hospital
On the second floor
Your friend's hospital room was on the second floor
Right across from radio bar
The hospital room was located opposite to the radio bar
No food in the fridge
There was no food in the fridge
I guess things had gone too far
The situation had worsened too much
Well, all things come, and all things pass
Everything in life is temporary and will eventually fade away
Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast
One needs a lot of drugs to keep up with the fast-paced life
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Reinforcement of the fact that it takes a lot of medicine to keep up
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
More emphasis on the fact that one needs a lot of medicine to go this fast
Did man invent his illnesses?
Humans might be responsible for creating diseases and illnesses
We're fundamentally unstable
Inherent human nature is unstable and unpredictable
Mother Mary's shrine
A place of worship dedicated to Mary, mother of Christ
Hiding under the table
Someone or something is hiding under the table
In your blue silk robe
The artist is likely wearing a blue silk robe
Burning cigarettes
Smoking cigarettes
Dreaming of Isolde on a Baton Rouge deck
The singer is dreaming of a person named Isolde on a deck in Baton Rouge
Where you going and what's on spec?
Where are you heading to and what are you planning to do?
I know, I know the feeling too
The artist can relate to the feeling being experienced
I know that's why I'm here with you
The artist is there for support and understanding
Receiver mind grabbing every stray broadcast
The mind is capturing random signals and distractions from the environment
Yes, it's true
An admission that what was just said is true
It takes a lot of medicine
One needs a lot of drugs
Just to go this fast
Only to be able to keep up with the fast-paced life
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
More emphasis on the fact that one needs a lot of medicine to go this fast
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Reiteration of the fact that one needs a lot of medicine to keep up
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nick Waterhouse
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Well, you flew to New Orleans
To rent a car and to see your friend
To put him in the hospital again
In the back
On the second floor
Right across from radio bar
No food in the fridge
I guess things had gone too far
Well, all things come, and all things pass
Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Well, all things come, and all things pass
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Did man invent his illnesses?
We're fundamentally unstable
Mother Mary's shrine
Hiding under the table
In your blue silk robe
Burning cigarettes
Dreaming of Isolde on a Baton Rouge deck
Where you going and what's on spec?
Well, all things come, and all things pass
It takes a lot of medicine to go this fast
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
Oh, all things come, and all things pass, but
(Takes a lot of medicine to go this fast)
I know, I know the feeling too
I know that's why I'm here with you
Receiver mind grabbing every stray broadcast
Yes, it's true
It takes a lot of medicine
Just to go this fast
@Levente20
this easily could be a classic from the 60s. , its so good
@joellebrevet51
Devrait être largement diffusée sur des radios comme VIRGIN !!!
@dj-um7el
Agreed
@Klide70
How to mix Johnny Cash and the greatest Rhythm & Blues ? Here it is. Chapeau
@SS-gx7tg
Undeniable greatness right here. What a record!
@ChristopheNeau
Actress seems to get a reference to the "A bout de sooufle " movie from Jean Luc Godard, she looks like Jean Seberg :)
@hayatokajihara7945
This is really good, reeeaaallly goood.
@punkeratthecasbah2114
YES!!! Second comment to new release. First modern Jazz artist to break the Jazz glass for this rocker. LOVE IT!!!
@charlesmunro7895
I sooo love this song , it’s like I’ve stepped back in time .. thank you ❤️
@aaaaan8312
This is so so AMAZING