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Pharmakon - Work/Death Lyrics
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Memories I try to reassemble
Put back together broken fragments
But they just play like they're reenactments
I'm still not great at processing my emotions
Sometimes i just feel like my body is in motion
So I self medicate with pizza
And my doctor gives me SSRIs
And do the things I know that I need to do in my head
There is something heavy on my chest,
I'm finding it hard to catch my breath
The lyrics to Pharmakon's untitled song explore the struggle of dealing with emotions and the various coping mechanisms that one may use to numb the pain. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as they reveal the singer's lack of sentimentality, and how they attempt to put together their memories, only to have them play out like reenactments. This could suggest a feeling of detachment and an inability to connect with one's past experiences.
The following lines focus on the singer's use of self-medication as a way to cope with their emotions. They mention using pizza and SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors – a type of antidepressant medication) as methods to numb the pain and alleviate their symptoms. However, despite these attempts at self-medication, the singer still finds it difficult to get out of bed and do the things they know they need to do. The final lines of the song reveal a sense of suffocation, as the singer describes feeling something heavy on their chest and struggling to catch their breath. These lyrics paint a poignant yet relatable picture of a struggle with mental health, and the battle to find ways to manage and overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been very sentimental
I've never been the type to hold onto emotions or attachments very tightly.
Memories I try to reassemble
I attempt to piece together my memories to create a coherent narrative of my past experiences.
Put back together broken fragments
I attempt to mend the shattered pieces of memories that come to me in fragments.
But they just play like they're reenactments
However, even my best efforts are not enough to make these memories feel like genuine experiences, they feel more like reenactments.
I'm still not great at processing my emotions
I struggle with effectively processing and dealing with my emotions in a healthy manner.
Sometimes i just feel like my body is in motion
There are moments when I feel like my physical body is going through the motions, without my mind and emotions being fully present.
So I self medicate with pizza
As a means of coping, I turn to unhealthy comforts such as eating pizza.
And my doctor gives me SSRIs
Additionally, I rely on prescribed medication to treat my condition, specifically Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors.
It's been getting harder for me to get out of bed
As time goes on, it becomes increasingly difficult for me to find the necessary motivation to wake up and start my day.
And do the things I know that I need to do in my head
Even though I am aware of what responsibilities I have, I struggle to actually take the necessary action to fulfill them.
There is something heavy on my chest,
I feel a constant, overwhelming pressure and weight on my chest.
I'm finding it hard to catch my breath
This pressure makes it difficult for me to breathe or feel like I have control over my own body.
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Written by: Jarrod Geary
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