Thorazine
Olsson has seen life from the other side of the business, with a decade of … Read Full Bio ↴Olsson has seen life from the other side of the business, with a decade of experience in both major-label and independent situations. Despite three albums (1998’s P.J. Olsson, 1999’s Words for Living and 2005’s Beautifully Insane) acclaimed both for their bold 21st century troubadour combinations of traditional instruments and innovatively utilized electronics and his often-revealing lyrics, he had little commercial success. In fact, what was probably his biggest break came not via the standard avenues but when his carefree ode “The Whistle Song” (which did, indeed, feature him doing some rather jaunty whistling) was used in a nationwide 2004 Starburst candy TV commercial. That followed his previous breakthrough with the song “Ready for a Fall,” from Words for Living, which struck a chord with fans after being featured in Dawson’s Creek, which led to a prime spot on the Platinum soundtrack album Songs From Dawson’s Creek – Volume 1.
(excerpt from official biography)

Thorazine
P.J. Olsson Lyrics


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I think I'm gay
I think it's all right
I think it's all right
Cause I think I'm gay,
I know I am straight
So can we just wait
Sit here master
Master come on

Love is my Thorazine
Lithium hell and hand cream
Love is my Thorazine
Lithium hell and hand cream
Hand cream
Hand cream

She came to L.A..
To learn the hip-hop non-stop feeling
Position up-down
But I got the scissors
To make your clothes cool
I'm not on the edge
I think it's absurd
So sit here master
Master come on

Love is my Thorazine
Lithium hell and hand cream
Love is my Thorazine
Lithium hell and hand cream
Hand cream
Hand cream

Further inside
I'm like a wrinkled folley folk fun hero




I've gathered my things and thoughts
It's time to go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.J. Olsson's song Thorazine are complex and multi-layered. At the surface level, they appear to be about sexuality and the confusion that can come with understanding one's own identity. In the opening lines, the singer declares that he thinks he might be gay, but that it's all right. This suggests that the singer is trying to come to terms with his own sexuality and that he may have some anxiety or uncertainty about his orientation. The subsequent lines, "Cause I think I'm gay, I know I am straight / So can we just wait," suggest that the singer is not quite ready to fully embrace his gay identity and wants to take some time to figure things out.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that there are other themes at work. The line "Love is my Thorazine" suggests that love is a kind of medication or escape for the singer, much like the drug commonly used to treat mental illness. The subsequent line, "Lithium hell and hand cream," reinforces this idea and suggests that the singer is grappling with some kind of emotional or psychological turmoil. The references to "scissors" and making clothes cool suggest that the singer is trying to find some way to express himself through fashion, while the line "I'm not on the edge / I think it's absurd" implies that he is trying to distance himself from the extreme emotional states that might lead to self-harm or suicidal thoughts.


Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional exploration of some of the themes that can come up when a person is coming to terms with their own identity and dealing with mental health issues.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I'm gay
I am questioning my sexual orientation


I think it's all right
I am coming to terms with my potential homosexuality


I think it's all right
I am accepting of myself


Cause I think I'm gay,
My sexual identity is different from what I previously thought


I know I am straight
But I am still confident in my identity


So can we just wait
I am uncertain about discussing this further


Sit here master
I am addressing a perceived authority figure or someone who can help me understand my sexuality


Master come on
I am urging this authority figure to guide me


Love is my Thorazine
Love is my medication for coping with mental illness


Lithium hell and hand cream
I have tried medications like lithium but prefer the comfort of love


Hand cream
A reference to masturbation as a form of self-soothing


She came to L.A..
A new character is introduced


To learn the hip-hop non-stop feeling
The character has come to LA to experience a new culture or lifestyle


Position up-down
A reference to sexual positions


But I got the scissors
The singer has control or power in this situation


To make your clothes cool
The artist is interested in fashion


I'm not on the edge
The artist is not on the brink of a mental health crisis


I think it's absurd
The singer finds something ridiculous or amusing


So sit here master
The singer is again addressing an authority figure, suggesting they do not want to be in control


Master come on
The artist is again urging this authority figure to guide them


Further inside
The artist is directing their attention internally


I'm like a wrinkled folley folk fun hero
An absurd image, suggesting the artist is an unlikely hero figure


I've gathered my things and thoughts
The singer is preparing to leave


It's time to go
The song is concluding




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