Medicine
Radio Fluke Lyrics
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Treat you like a gentleman
Give me that adrenaline, that adrenaline
Think I'm gonna stick with you
Here to take my medicine, take my medicine
Rest it on your fingertips
Up to your mouth, I'm feeling it out
I had a few, got drunk on you, and now I'm wasted
And when I sleep I'm gonna dream of how you tasted
If you go out tonight, I'm going out 'cause I know you're persuasive
You got the salt, and I got me an appetite, and now I can taste it
You get me dizzy, oh, you get me dizzy, oh
La-la-la-la-la
You got me dizzy, oh, you got me dizzy, oh
Tingle running through my bones, fingers to my toes
Tingle running through my bones
The boys and the girls are here
I mess around with him
And I'm okay with it
I'm coming down, I figured out I kinda like it
And when I sleep, I'm gonna dream of how you tasted
If you go out tonight, I'm going out 'cause I know you're persuasive
You got the salt, and I got me an appetite, and now I can taste it
You get me dizzy, oh, you get me dizzy, oh
La-la-la-la-la
You got me dizzy, oh, you got me dizzy, oh
I had a few, got drunk on you, and now I'm wasted
And when I sleep, I'm gonna dream of how you tasted
If you go out tonight, I'm going out 'cause I know you're persuasive
You got the salt, and I got me an appetite, and now I can taste it
You get me dizzy, oh, you get me dizzy, oh
La-la-la-la-la
You got me dizzy, oh, you got me dizzy, oh
The lyrics to Radio Fluke's song "Medicine" depict a person who is attracted to someone who is perhaps not the best for them, but they are willingly accepting of it. The repetition of "I'm here to take my medicine, take my medicine" and "give me that adrenaline" suggests that the person in the song knows that this relationship is dangerous or unhealthy for them, but they are seeking it out anyway, perhaps because they are addicted to the feeling. This is also reflected in the line "you get me dizzy" which suggests that this person is being emotionally and/or physically overwhelmed by their attraction to this other person.
The line "the boys and the girls are here, I mess around with him, and I'm okay with it" suggests that this person is also open to exploring different types of relationships, or perhaps is questioning their own sexuality or gender identity. This ties into the overarching theme of the song which is one of exploring and accepting different forms of attraction, whether or not they are considered socially acceptable.
Overall, "Medicine" is a song about giving into one's desires and accepting the consequences of those actions. It is about finding pleasure in the things that might be considered taboo or dangerous by society, and recognizing that sometimes, accepting one's attraction to these things is the only way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm here to take my medicine, take my medicine
I'm ready to accept the consequences of my actions and face them head-on.
Treat you like a gentleman
I'll show you the respect and kindness you deserve.
Give me that adrenaline, that adrenaline
I crave the excitement and rush of being with you.
Think I'm gonna stick with you
I've made my choice to be with you and I'm committed to it.
Rest it on your fingertips
I'm entrusting you with my well-being and vulnerability.
Up to your mouth, I'm feeling it out
I'm gauging your reaction and response to my vulnerability.
I had a few, got drunk on you, and now I'm wasted
I let myself get lost in the experience of being with you, and now I'm feeling the aftermath.
And when I sleep I'm gonna dream of how you tasted
You left an imprint on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you, even in my dreams.
If you go out tonight, I'm going out 'cause I know you're persuasive
I'm easily swayed by your charm and don't want to miss out on anything you're doing.
You got the salt, and I got me an appetite, and now I can taste it
You bring out a hunger in me that I didn't know existed, and now I'm fully indulging in it.
Tingle running through my bones, fingers to my toes
My body is responding to you in a physical, visceral way.
The boys and the girls are here
We're surrounded by people, but I only have eyes for you.
I mess around with him
I'm exploring my sexuality and trying new things with you.
And I'm okay with it
I trust you and feel comfortable enough to step outside my comfort zone with you.
I'm coming down, I figured out I kinda like it
After the initial rush has worn off, I'm realizing that I actually enjoy being with you.
You get me dizzy, oh, you get me dizzy, oh
Being with you makes me feel lightheaded and overwhelmed in the best way possible.
La-la-la-la-la
I'm lost in the moment and can't find the words to express how I feel.
Writer(s): Harry Styles
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