PILLS
Ouse Lyrics


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Pop another pill so I don't have to feel
Nothing seems so real you are gone until
I close my eyes
Think of the ways we used to fight

I got high and I regret it
I got demons in my attic
Feel like flying like Aladdin
But I know that's not gon' happen
Real life's tragic i got magic
Like I'm Hagrid let me at it
But nothing changed so I am sad again

The mountain's silhouette
Our clothes are soaking wet
Beneath the purple sky
We clench our fists and cry

Take me high, to the sky
Lay me down, take a ride
Don't know why I feel this way
But I'm alright I'll be fine
Fly away, for the night
Tired of light, but you know what I'm like
Don't want to feel this way, but
I'm alright, I'll be fine

My home is a graveyard mine like a bombard
Eyes like a seafarer soon I gotta ask her
I know it can get hard my tears stay molten
Got mind so broken no moping or hoping
Mind's soon exploding
Writing like I'm Tolkien
Demon's got his hands on me
Forgetting what I'm gonna be
Other people see me and they think
They never wanted me to be me
Lying to myself implying I need help
I just wanna stop feeling my sad health

Pop another pill so I don't have to feel
Nothing seems so real you are gone until
I close my eyes
Think of the ways we used to fight

You and me are opposites
That's why you always lose your shit
You told me I was losing it
That's why are a hypocrite
Yeah why are we still doing this?
Tell me something different
Like how you crushed my heart again

Can you hold me in your arms again
(The mountain's silhouette)
I don't remember your face
Hold me once again
(Our clothes are soaking wet)
I don't remember your face
So I am lost again (Beneath the purple sky)
Try not to think back or I'll get sad
So I am lost again




(We clench our fists and cry)
I got nowhere to go so I'll be back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ouse's song "Pills" delve into themes of emotional numbness, longing, and the struggle to cope with loss. The first stanza presents a desperate attempt to escape the pain by numbing oneself with pills, as the singer reflects on the absence of their loved one and reminisces about their past fights. The lyrics convey a sense of detachment from reality, where nothing feels real without the presence of the person they miss.


The second verse further explores the singer's state of mind, acknowledging the regret of turning to drugs and the presence of inner demons. The reference to flying like Aladdin alludes to a desire for freedom and happiness, yet they understand that life's realities can be tragic. The mention of Hagrid, a character from Harry Potter, indicates a longing for a different, magical reality. However, the realization that nothing has changed ultimately leads to sadness.


The chorus contrasts the desire to escape with a sense of resilience. The singer longs to be taken high into the sky, seeking a temporary reprieve from their emotions. Despite not understanding the reasons behind their emotions, they reassure themselves that they will be fine and express a craving for darkness and solitude. The repeated phrase "I'm alright, I'll be fine" suggests a determination to push through the pain.


The third verse describes the singer's mind as a tumultuous place, with references to a graveyard and a bombard. They feel lost and burdened, acknowledging that their tears never cease and their thoughts are overwhelmed. The mention of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings, implies that their writing is an outlet for their chaotic emotions. They also express how others perceive them and imply a struggle to be themselves in the face of external expectations. Despite recognizing the need for help, they are trapped in their emotions and desperately want to stop feeling sad.


The final section of the song presents a conflicted dynamic between the singer and their former partner. They highlight the opposing nature of their personalities and how this leads to frequent conflicts and gaslighting. The singer questions the continuation of this destructive pattern and longs for something different. The closing lines express both a yearning for the comfort of being held in their loved one's arms and a sense of being lost with nowhere else to go, promising their return.


Line by Line Meaning

Pop another pill so I don't have to feel
Consume another pill to numb my emotions


Nothing seems so real you are gone until
Reality feels distant without you


I close my eyes
Seeking solace in darkness


Think of the ways we used to fight
Reflecting on past conflicts


I got high and I regret it
Feeling remorseful after getting intoxicated


I got demons in my attic
Internal struggles haunt me


Feel like flying like Aladdin
Longing for an escape from reality


But I know that's not gon' happen
Realizing the impossibility of the desired escape


Real life's tragic i got magic
Despite the hardships, I possess resilience


Like I'm Hagrid let me at it
Eager to confront challenges like Hagrid in Harry Potter


But nothing changed so I am sad again
Disappointed by the lack of transformation


The mountain's silhouette
The outline of the mountain


Our clothes are soaking wet
Drenched clothing


Beneath the purple sky
Under the colored sky


We clench our fists and cry
Expressing frustration and sorrow


Take me high, to the sky
Elevate me, uplift my spirits


Lay me down, take a ride
Allow me to rest and escape


Don't know why I feel this way
Uncertain about the emotions I'm experiencing


But I'm alright I'll be fine
Optimistic about overcoming difficulties


Fly away, for the night
Seek temporary relief


Tired of light, but you know what I'm like
Fatigued by reality, but recognizing my tendencies


Don't want to feel this way, but
Desire to break free from negative emotions


I'm alright, I'll be fine
Maintaining positivity despite struggles


My home is a graveyard mine like a bombard
My mind feels desolate and destructive


Eyes like a seafarer soon I gotta ask her
Eyes filled with longing to find answers


I know it can get hard my tears stay molten
Recognizing the challenges while maintaining emotional vulnerability


Got mind so broken no moping or hoping
Feeling mentally shattered, without optimism


Mind's soon exploding
Thoughts becoming overwhelming


Writing like I'm Tolkien
Expressing emotions and experiences through writing


Demon's got his hands on me
Feeling controlled or influenced by inner demons


Forgetting what I'm gonna be
Losing sight of my future prospects


Other people see me and they think
Perceived differently by others


They never wanted me to be me
Feeling misunderstood or unaccepted by others


Lying to myself implying I need help
Deceiving myself about my need for assistance


I just wanna stop feeling my sad health
Desiring relief from emotional pain


You and me are opposites
We have contrasting natures


That's why you always lose your shit
Explaining the reason for your anger outbursts


You told me I was losing it
Accusing me of losing my sanity


That's why are a hypocrite
Highlighting your hypocritical behavior


Yeah why are we still doing this?
Questioning the continuation of our relationship


Tell me something different
Share an alternative perspective


Like how you crushed my heart again
Acknowledging the pain caused by your actions


Can you hold me in your arms again
Yearning for physical affection


(The mountain's silhouette)
(Referring back to the outline of the mountain)


I don't remember your face
Memories of your appearance are fading


Hold me once again
Longing to be held again


(Our clothes are soaking wet)
(Recalling drenched clothing)


I don't remember your face
Struggling to recall your visage


So I am lost again (Beneath the purple sky)
Feeling directionless amidst the colored sky


Try not to think back or I'll get sad
Avoiding reminiscing to prevent sadness


So I am lost again
Feeling lost once more


(We clench our fists and cry)
(Revisiting the expression of frustration and sorrow)


I got nowhere to go so I'll be back
Having no alternative, I will return




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ghostsseejoker4443

Pop another pill
So I don't have to feel
Nothing seems so real
You are gone until
I close my eyes
Think of the ways we used to fight

I got high and I regret it
I got demons in my attic
Feel like flying like Aladdin
But I know that's not gon' happen
Real life's tragic
I got magic
Like I'm Hagrid
Let me at it

But nothing changed so I am sad again

Take me high
To the sky
Lay me down
Take a ride
Don't know why
I feel this way (but)
I'm alright
I'll be fine Fly away
For the night
Tired of light
But you know what I'm like
Don't want to feel this way
But
I'm alright
I'll be fine

My home is a graveyard
Mine like a bombard
Eyes like a sea-far
Soon I gotta ask her

I know it can get hard
My teeth they molten
Got mind so broken
No moping
Or hoping
Mind's soon exploding
Writing like I'm Tolkien

Demon's got his hands on me
Forgetting what I'm gonna be
Other people see me and they think
They never wanted me to be Lying to myself
Implying I need help..
I just wanna stop feeling my sad health

Pop another pill
So I don't have to feel
Nothing seems so real
You are gone until
I close my eyes
Think of the ways we used to fight

You and me are opposite
That's why you always lose your shit
You told me I was losing it
That's why are a hypocrite
Yeah why are we still doing this
Tell me something different...
Like how you crushed my heart again

Can you hold me in your arms again...
I don't remember your face

Hold me once again..
I don't remember your face

So I am lost again
Try not to think back or I'll get sad
So I am lost again
I got nowhere to go so I'll be back



All comments from YouTube:

@dechlan1736

ツ Don’t do drugs kids ツ

@Lorisv

What the... I just wanted to write the 100% same thing! xD

@FittestTrack

i dont do coke i do diet coke

@heythatsmymilkyway5655

_J.F.L_ツ hugs not drugs homie

@aaaaaaaaaaaasfrfg

Do drugs and have fun with them, don't abuse them

@Syntex_Infinity

How the hell do you type the smiley face that's in his YT channel name

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@ghostsseejoker4443

Pop another pill
So I don't have to feel
Nothing seems so real
You are gone until
I close my eyes
Think of the ways we used to fight

I got high and I regret it
I got demons in my attic
Feel like flying like Aladdin
But I know that's not gon' happen
Real life's tragic
I got magic
Like I'm Hagrid
Let me at it

But nothing changed so I am sad again

Take me high
To the sky
Lay me down
Take a ride
Don't know why
I feel this way (but)
I'm alright
I'll be fine Fly away
For the night
Tired of light
But you know what I'm like
Don't want to feel this way
But
I'm alright
I'll be fine

My home is a graveyard
Mine like a bombard
Eyes like a sea-far
Soon I gotta ask her

I know it can get hard
My teeth they molten
Got mind so broken
No moping
Or hoping
Mind's soon exploding
Writing like I'm Tolkien

Demon's got his hands on me
Forgetting what I'm gonna be
Other people see me and they think
They never wanted me to be Lying to myself
Implying I need help..
I just wanna stop feeling my sad health

Pop another pill
So I don't have to feel
Nothing seems so real
You are gone until
I close my eyes
Think of the ways we used to fight

You and me are opposite
That's why you always lose your shit
You told me I was losing it
That's why are a hypocrite
Yeah why are we still doing this
Tell me something different...
Like how you crushed my heart again

Can you hold me in your arms again...
I don't remember your face

Hold me once again..
I don't remember your face

So I am lost again
Try not to think back or I'll get sad
So I am lost again
I got nowhere to go so I'll be back

@finn4aviation320

absolute legend

@trozly

@@finn4aviation320 what

@finn4aviation320

@@trozly for dropping the lyrics

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