Medicine
Pleasantries Lyrics
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What is going down in your world
And hear it in your voice
Not to watch it on tiny screens anymore
To hear you speak, and sing again
Is medicine please don't you take it away
When you hung up the phone
Don't let me hear a dial tone
Da, da, da da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, dah dah da, da, da
Da, da, da stay
Sorry to call you
You got a new number, so did I
That's so ironic or is it a coincidence? I
Always get those twisted
To hear you speak, and sing again
Is medicine please don't you take it away
When you hung up the phone
It's hung around my throat
Don't let me hear a dial tone
Da, da, da da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, dah dah da, da, da
Da, da, da
To hear you speak, and sing again
Is medicinе please don't you take it away
Whеn you hung up the phone
It's hung around my throat
Don't let me hear a dial tone
Da, da, da da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, dah dah da, da, da
Da, da, da
The lyrics of Pleasantries's song "Medicine" convey a strong sense of longing and connection through communication. The singer expresses a desire to hear the voice of the person they're calling, to have a genuine conversation rather than relying on impersonal digital communication through screens. They refer to this experience as "medicine," highlighting its importance and soothing effect. The singer pleads with the person on the other end of the line not to hang up and let them hear the empty dial tone, as that would leave them feeling hollow and incomplete.
The lyrics also touch upon the irony or coincidence of both the singer and the person they're calling having new numbers. This further emphasizes the desire for a connection that transcends the superficial changes of contact information. It suggests that true connection goes beyond numbers and technologies, highlighting the need for genuine human interaction and emotional intimacy.
Overall, the lyrics of "Medicine" express a yearning for meaningful communication and the healing power it brings. The song reminds us of the importance of personal connection in a digital age and the emotional impact it can have on our well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry to call you but I wanted to see
I apologize for reaching out, but my desire was to connect with you and understand what is happening in your life.
What is going down in your world
Tell me about the current circumstances and events in your life.
And hear it in your voice
I want to experience the emotions and nuances in your voice as you share with me.
Not to watch it on tiny screens anymore
I no longer wish to observe your experiences solely through small electronic devices.
To hear you speak, and sing again
The act of listening to your voice and the melodies you create brings immense comfort and remedy to me.
Is medicine please don't you take it away
Your voice is a healing force in my life, and I beg you not to deprive me of its soothing power.
When you hung up the phone
After our conversation ended abruptly, the impact of your absence lingered heavily within me.
It's hung around my throat
The feeling of emptiness and longing caused by your absence is suffocating me.
Don't let me hear a dial tone
Please, do not allow me to encounter the sound of a disconnected call, as it symbolizes further separation from you.
Da, da, da da, da, da
Instrumental melody.
Da, da, da, da, dah dah da, da, da
Instrumental melody.
Da, da, da stay
Instrumental melody.
Sorry to call you
Apologies once again for reaching out to you.
You got a new number, so did I
Both of us have changed our phone numbers, which creates an ironic or coincidental situation.
That's so ironic or is it a coincidence? I
The synchronicity of us both getting new phone numbers seems to be filled with irony or perhaps it is merely a coincidence.
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AshTheRat
Lyrics! (took me a while <3 )
Sorry to call you
But I wanted to see
What is goin' down in your world
And hear it in your voice
Not to watch it on tiny screens anymore
To hear you speak
And sing again
Is medicine
Please don't you
Take it away
When you hang up the phone
It's hung around my throat
Don't let me hear
A dial tone
Ooh!
Ooh!
Ooh!
Stay!
Ooh-oh-oh
Ooh-oh-oh
Sorry to call you
You got a new number
And so did I
That's so ironic!
Or is it coincidence?
I always get those twisted
To hear you speak
And sing again
Is medicine
Please don't you
Take it away
When you hang up the phone
It's hung around my throat
Don't let me hear
A dial tone
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
To hear you speak
And sing again
Is medicine
Please don't you
Take it away (take it away)
When you hang up the phone
It's hung around my Throat
Don't let me hear
A dial tone
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
None of Your Business
I love how without the video this is just a wholesome song about wanting to be able to talk to your friends and the importance of contacting eachother… and with the video it’s about a fucked up stalker
Dr. G&W
I mean the number change line is pretty sus
Jemimacakes
I think that might just be your interpretation. The lyrics definitely sound abusive and fucked up to me.
Lazy Animating
@Jemimacakes I agree. Like, “when you hang up the phone, it’s hung around my throat”? The lyrics are just as fucked up as the animation and its brilliant
Strawberry Scented Chloroform
@Lazy Animating you'd be surprised of how many dark metaphors are used in love songs
Puppaduppy
This was a wonderful watch, and also a bit of a mood ruined given the subject of stalking, and how the stalker will only view reaching out as positive.
Crimson
I love the deeper meaning of the music video, how the stalker only sees his interactions with this woman as positive. He doesn’t see separation as a sign that he should stop but only as encouragement for him to find news ways to contact her. Seeing these deliberate attempts to get rid of him as ironic or coincidence. It really offers a unique perspective. Amazing work I love your art so much!!
Thelastwaddle dee
Alright who’s gonna be the one to tell him about just about any other song about stalkers or stalkers in general
Crimson
@Thelastwaddle dee lol I know about other songs. Im just saying he pulled it off really well
Willow.
@Thelastwaddle dee most love songs have lyrics that sound stalker-ish