Pity Sex are an alternative rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The band fo… Read Full Bio ↴Pity Sex are an alternative rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The band formed in 2011, and released two studio albums – Feast of Love (2013) and White Hot Moon (2016) – prior to their split. The band combined elements of indie rock, shoegaze, dream pop and noise rock in their music, and were described by Pitchfork as "post-coital pop-punk". The band announced its reunion in 2022, as part of the Sound & Fury festival line-up.
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Sedated
Pity Sex Lyrics

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Don't get out much.
Keep falling in love.
The suggestion of sun.
Lips gone numb.
Upstairs bedroom.
Air is stuffy.
Space is nothing.
Wall of windows.

Let the cold in.
Caught looking.
Wasted mornings.
Wasted midnights.
World brightens.
Live motion.

Sedated.
Sedated and shameless.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pity Sex's song Sedated depict a person who is stuck in a routine of love and heartbreak, and is unable to break free from it. The first line "Don't get out much" suggests that the person is socially withdrawn and spends a lot of time indoors. The following line "Keep falling in love" shows that the person is still searching for love, despite the constant disappointments. The next line "The suggestion of sun" refers to a glimmer of hope, perhaps a sign that this time things will be different, but it quickly fades away as "Lips gone numb" implies that the person has lost their ability to feel.

The setting is described as an "Upstairs bedroom" with "Air is stuffy". The person is confined to their room and the "Space is nothing" meaning that their life is empty and meaningless. The "Wall of windows" indicates that the person can see the outside world but cannot seem to reach it. They "Let the cold in" perhaps indicating a sense of apathy or indifference towards their surroundings. The lyrics "Caught looking. Wasted mornings. Wasted midnights" shows that the person is still trying to find meaning in their situation but cannot seem to break free from their routine.

As the song progresses, the person starts feeling alive again as the "World brightens" and they experience "Live motion". The final line "Sedated. Sedated and shameless." suggests that the person feels numb and disconnected from their feelings and actions, and is unable to feel shame for their behavior.

Overall, the lyrics of the song Sedated showcase the struggles of a person caught in a cycle of heartbreak and apathy, and their attempts to break free from it.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't get out much.
I rarely socialize or leave my home.

Keep falling in love.
I frequently develop feelings for others.

The suggestion of sun.
The possibility of happiness or warmth.

Lips gone numb.
I am incapable of feeling or expressing emotions.

Upstairs bedroom.
A secluded location that provides a sense of safety and isolation.

Air is stuffy.
I feel trapped and suffocated.

Space is nothing.
My physical surroundings hold no value or meaning to me.

Wall of windows.
I am surrounded by a barrier of vulnerability and exposure.

Let the cold in.
I welcome negative emotions or experiences into my life.

Caught looking.
I am caught in a moment of reflection or introspection.

Wasted mornings.
I have wasted opportunities to be productive or happy.