The track describes an “impossible love,” and Post details a toxic relationship which involves constantly breaking up and getting back together and drug use. Within the verses, Post reflects on the sad truth that his lover may be one of his demons.
The track is set to be sent to alternative radio on September 24, 2019 as the fourth single from Hollywood’s Bleeding, being the predecessor of “Circles,” released in back in late August this year.
Allergic
Post Malone Lyrics
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Erase you on Monday, allergic
Allergic
Gave in by Friday
Went straight back to sideways, allergic
Allergic
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
So sad but true
You're friends with all my demons
The only one that sees them
Too bad for you
So sad but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
Yeah we fight and we fuck until we open the cuts
And now we're soberin' up but never sober enough, allergic
Allergic
Instead of holdin' me down you're only holding me up
It shouldn't be so hard, this is impossible love, allergic
Allergic
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
'Cause I can't feel you no more
So sad but true
You're friends with all my demons
The only one that sees them
Too bad for you
So sad but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
So sad but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
The lyrics of Post Malone's song Allergic delve into a toxic relationship that is filled with hurt, confusion, and addiction. The song talks about being addicted to someone to the point where they are making you sick, referencing the title "allergic." The first two lines set the tone, asserting that the relationship is causing pain every day of the week, with the pattern of wasted time and attempts at erasing one's partner, only to succumb to them once again.
The lyrics suggest that the relationship itself is a drug, the "pills and drugs" serving as a motif for the temporary escape from the emotional turbulence. Without the escape, there's only the realization that the love they once shared is gone, and that the imminence of their demons is still prevailing. The second verse goes on to explain this toxic partner's refusal to accept the end of the troubled relationship, instead choosing to cling onto an impossible love. The chorus repeats, drawing attention to the sad and undesired circumstances that are being faced.
In conclusion, Allergic paints a picture of a relationship that is physically and emotionally draining, with addiction and toxic behavior as the focal points. The lyrics address how despite any number of attempts to escape the painful cycle, there still remains a susceptibility and attraction to the person that aggravates the heartache to the point of sickness. Overall, the song speaks to an experience many find themselves in, where love is mistaken for addiction, and a relationship that was once loving quickly turns into a hurtful cycle of toxicity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasted on Sunday
Spent an entire day under the influence of drugs/alcohol
Erase you on Monday, allergic
Trying to move on from a toxic relationship, but struggling
Allergic
Repeating the chorus to emphasize that the relationship is detrimental and must end
Gave in by Friday
Returning to the toxic relationship after trying to move on
Went straight back to sideways, allergic
Immediately returning to the negative habits and behavior associated with the toxic relationship
Allergic
Repeating the chorus again to emphasize that the cycle is repeating
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
Using drugs to cope with the pain of the failed relationship
'Cause I can't feel you no more
The person they love is no longer emotionally present or available
So sad but true
Acknowledging the painful reality of the situation
You're friends with all my demons
The person they love enables their negative habits and behavior
The only one that sees them
The person they love is the only one who can't see the damage they're causing
Too bad for you
Expressing frustration at their inability to recognize the harm they're causing
Gave a hundred million reasons
Explained time and time again why the relationship is toxic
But why can't you believe them?
Expressing confusion at why the person they love can't see the damage they're causing
Yeah we fight and we fuck until we open the cuts
The toxic and unhealthy nature of the relationship
And now we're soberin' up but never sober enough, allergic
Even when trying to stop the cycle, they struggle to break away completely
Instead of holdin' me down you're only holding me up
The person they love is enabling their unhealthy behavior and habits
It shouldn't be so hard, this is impossible love, allergic
Realizing that the relationship is too toxic and unhealthy to continue
Allergic
Repeating the chorus one last time to solidify the need to end the relationship
So sad but true
Acknowledging the sadness and pain of ending a relationship
Gave a hundred million reasons
Explained time and time again why the relationship is toxic
But why can't you believe them?
Expressing frustration at their inability to recognize the hurtful and harmful nature of the relationship
Too bad for you
Expressing disappointment in the inability for the other person to see the truth about the relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Austin Post, Brian Lee, Louis Bell, William Walsh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@moonshinewolf123
Wasted on Sunday
Erase you on Monday, allergic
Allergic
Gave in by Friday
Went straight back to sideways, allergic
Allergic
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
'Cause I can't feel you no more
So sad but true
You're friends with all my demons
The only one that sees them
Too bad for you
So sad but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
Yeah we fight and we fuck until we open the cuts
And now we're soberin' up but never sober enough, allergic
Allergic
Instead of holdin' me down you're only holding me up
It shouldn't be so hard, this is impossible love, allergic
Allergic
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
'Cause I can't feel you no more
So sad but true
You're friends with all my demons
The only one that sees them
Too bad for you
So sad but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
So sad but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
You're welcome
@coochycatalyst3668
[Verse 1]
Wasted on Sunday
Erase you on Monday
Allergic, allergic
Gave in by Friday
Went straight back to sideways
Allergic, allergic
[Pre-Chorus]
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
'Cause I can't feel you no more
[Chorus]
So sad, but true
You're friends with all my demons
The only one that sees them
Too bad for you
So sad, but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
[Verse 2]
Yeah, we fight and we fuck until we open the cuts
And now we're soberin' up but never sober enough
Allergic, allergic
Instead of holdin' me down you're only holding me up
It shouldn't be so hard, this is impossible love
Allergic, allergic
[Pre-Chorus]
I took your pills and your drugs just to feel something else
'Cause I can't feel you no more
[Chorus]
So sad, but true
You're friends with all my demons
The only one that sees them
Too bad for you
So sad, but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
[Outro]
So sad, but true
Gave a hundred million reasons
But why can't you believe them?
Too bad for you
@duallyboystv5247
Post Malone doesn’t know what type of music he wants to make. He just does it all. Is it me or is that the reason post Malone is one of the best singers
@SubtleHawk
I wouldn't say he does it "all". It's all trap with pop rock influence.
@yiuchong3055
@Dario Hall WTF???? Shitty singer?
@anthony15601
@Dario Hall I think his voice is great so I have to disagree, but why are you here if you don't like him
@sakrownership
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJzvJLQk5YE
Post Malone Goodbye - LIVE♦scene ( mic professional ) B.R HD
@AmerikanAmplifier
Diversity makes life enjoyable.
@koubalt5574
This is the happiest deppresing song ever
@gum1-b34r2
Have you heard bullet by undead Hollywood
@lonecyborg5729
So sad but truueeeeeeee~
@Ace-gy3ef
Lone Cyborg you’re friends with all my demonnnns