I Forgot to Take My Meds Today
Prince Daddy & The Hyena Lyrics


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I forgot to take my meds today
I can′t believe it's only Tuesday
Because it hit me on the highway
I forgot to take my meds today

I know I can′t do fun things after work
Because I'm too scared to smile and risk the effort
I'm sorry you don′t feel loved right now
I′m having fun with pretending to be myself

I feel like I'm grounded in bubblegum when I try to move
I′m sinking in quicksand with one arm reaching out

I forgot to take my meds today
I can't believe it′s only Tuesday
Because it hit me on the highway
I forgot to take my meds today

I forgot to take my meds today
I can't believe it′s only Tuesday
Because it hit me on the highway
I forgot to take my meds today





I forgot to take my meds

Overall Meaning

today is a song by the band Prince Daddy & The Hyena. The lyrics describe the experience of living with a mental illness and the effects of not taking medication to manage it. The song starts with the line, "I forgot to take my meds today", which establishes the central theme of the song. The singer of the song is struggling to cope with living without their medication and the realization of the fact hits them while they are on the highway.


The lyrics further emphasize that not taking the medication has severe consequences. For example, the singer feels like they cannot do anything fun or enjoy life after work because they are too scared to smile and put in the effort. They also apologize for not being able to show love or care towards others at the moment as they are pretending to be themselves. This shows that not taking medication can lead to a loss of interest in things that once brought joy and a difficulty in connecting with others.


The song ends with a repetition of the opening lines, "I forgot to take my meds today, I can't believe it's only Tuesday, because it hit me on the highway." This repetition reinforces the idea that living without medication can have severe consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

I forgot to take my meds today
I didn't take the medication that keeps me from feeling overwhelmed and anxious


I can't believe it's only Tuesday
The days feel longer and harder to manage when I haven't taken my medication


Because it hit me on the highway
I realized I forgot my medication while driving and the anxiety became overwhelming


I know I can't do fun things after work
My anxiety is too crippling to enjoy activities after a long day of work


Because I'm too scared to smile and risk the effort
I'm afraid of trying to enjoy myself because the effort it takes to fake happiness is exhausting


I'm sorry you don't feel loved right now
I wish my anxiety didn't prevent me from showing love and affection towards others


I'm having fun with pretending to be myself
Sometimes, pretending to be someone else is easier than facing the reality of my own anxiety and insecurities


I feel like I'm grounded in bubblegum when I try to move
My anxiety makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible to accomplish


I'm sinking in quicksand with one arm reaching out
I'm struggling to keep myself afloat amidst the overwhelming feelings of anxiety


I forgot to take my meds today
My forgetfulness or reluctance to take my medication is a constant struggle


I can't believe it's only Tuesday
The days seem to drag on when I'm not properly managing my anxiety


Because it hit me on the highway
My anxiety can strike at any moment when I don't have my medication to help manage it


I forgot to take my meds today
Taking my medication is crucial for me to function properly and manage my anxiety




Writer(s): Corey Gregory

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Comments from YouTube:

dylan colt

Bout to go re-create this music video. I'm a perfectionist, might take few a couple tries

Lad

What’s the progress?

Jimmy Peacock

@J No fucking excuses.

J

@Jimmy Peacock he said hes a perfectionist

dylan colt

@Jimmy Peacock still practicing lol

Jimmy Peacock

It's been a year, homie, where's it at

Lydia Wilson

The vibe of this music reminds me of being 19 with no direction, drinking and going to see house shows and doing weird creative projects with my friends

Kemit's Toes

actually reminded me to take my meds, thanks dudes

Incendir

Music videos with the lowest budget be the best honestly

Berry Tea

This is what I mean when I say "Me and the Boys" (note: the Boys is a gender neutral term)

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