Medicine
Pop Alma Lyrics

Her eyes are red
Her eyes are bloodshot, possibly from crying or lack of sleep.

And her nose bleeds red like fine wine
Her nose is bleeding, symbolizing the negative effects of her lifestyle and choices.

And her hands begin to shiver when the medicine hits
When she takes drugs or consumes substances, her hands start to shake, indicating the physical and emotional impact.

She's smiling like she's out of her mind
Despite her struggles and unstable mental state, she appears happy, possibly due to the intoxicating effects of the substances she uses.

And now she's on a straight line
She tries to live a more focused and disciplined life, but she still struggles with finding her true desires and aspirations.

The straight and narrow, but she doesn't quite know what she wants
Even though she attempts to follow a more morally upright path, she is unsure of her own desires and goals.

So she bleeds her problems out on a blade that's sharper than mine
Instead of addressing her issues in a healthy way, she resorts to self-harm as a means of coping, using a sharper blade than the singer's metaphorical blade.

Slow it down just a little
The artist urges her to take a step back and calm down, suggesting she is moving too quickly or impulsively.

You've gotten paint on the floor and you're covered in the mess you've made
She has made a mess of her life, depicted metaphorically as spilled paint, and she is now dealing with the consequences of her actions.

Your canvas is a shrine covered in red lines
Her life, represented as a canvas, is filled with scars and wounds (red lines), symbolizing pain and suffering.

Now she's staring at the cabinets, hoping that there's something to fill the little void in her chest
She looks towards the cabinets, seeking substances or distractions to numb the emptiness she feels inside.

She longs for the thrill that she's missed for the greater part of her life
She deeply desires the excitement and exhilaration she believes she has been lacking throughout most of her existence.

Don't you know she's got a thing for medicine?
Do you not realize that she has a strong attraction or dependency on drugs and substances?

She's dabbing her paintbrush in a brand new bottle of whiskey
She is mixing her methods of self-destruction by incorporating alcohol into her destructive behavior, likening it to painting with a brush.

She likes medicine
She finds pleasure or comfort in the drugs and substances she uses.

Because she looks so cool when she's out of her mind
She believes that her behavior and appearance when she is under the influence make her more appealing or attractive.

But she'll never tell a soul, no you'll never catch her sleeping
She keeps her struggles and addiction hidden from others, determined to avoid being vulnerable and never allowing others to witness her vulnerability.

She's restless
She constantly feels agitated and unsettled, unable to find peace or contentment.

Masked with a smile
Despite her internal turmoil, she hides her pain and struggles by portraying a happy demeanor.

When asked, she'll say that she's fine
When questioned about her well-being, she will insist that she is okay, concealing her true emotions and struggles.

Medicine
The repeated word serves as a summary, emphasizing the central theme of her reliance on drugs and substances as her coping mechanism.