Medicine
Rage Lyrics


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I feel sick, I'm so nervous I can't sleep,
Life is getting more busy each day
And my doctor is giving me more pills
Some get me up, some calm me down, yeah

Modern chemistry, big into business
Is the keeper of our neuroses
And we don't listen to our body
By the time it gets the overdose

Oh, there's such a simple healing
Cause we've got a power inside that make us real tough
The right medicine for us is going back to our roots
We better look for sanity inside
The right medicine for you and me is really free
It's coming with the wind for those who ask for more

There's and Indian chief who discovered
What his ancestors already knew
And he's shown us the path of the power
In his vision there's a reborn truth

Oh, there's such a simple healing
'Cause we've got a power inside that can make us real tough

The right medicine for us is going back to our roots
We better look for sanity inside
The right medicine for you and me is really free
It's coming with the wind for those who ask for more

Don't wait for help, you won't get what you need
Wake up your spirits and let them run free
Courage to kick all your sorrows away
The universe in you, it's your energy





Oh, there's such a simple healing...

Overall Meaning

In "Medicine," Rage sings about feeling sick and overwhelmed in a world where we rely on modern medicine to solve all our problems. The lyrics express the idea that sometimes, the right medicine is not a pill, but rather a return to our roots and a connection with our inner selves.


The first verse describes the singer's anxiety and sleeplessness as they navigate a busy life. They turn to their doctor for more medication, but recognize the disconnect between modern medicine and the holistic needs of the human body. The second verse continues this theme by criticizing the pharmaceutical industry for playing into our neuroses and ignoring the intuitive signals our bodies send us.


The chorus of the song emphasizes that the right medicine is already inside us and that by returning to our roots and connecting with nature, we can access the power we need to heal ourselves. The third verse introduces the idea of an Indian chief who has discovered this truth and is showing others the path towards it. The song ultimately encourages listeners to trust their own instincts and find the courage to kick their sorrows away and let their spirits run free.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel sick, I'm so nervous I can't sleep,
Overwhelmed by the increasing demands of life, the singer experiences physical and emotional symptoms such as sickness and insomnia.


Life is getting more busy each day
The pace of modern life is relentless and constantly increasing.


And my doctor is giving me more pills
In an effort to cope with the demands of modern life, the singer has turned to prescription drugs for relief.


Some get me up, some calm me down, yeah
The drugs prescribed by the doctor serve different purposes, some to increase energy and some to decrease anxiety.


Modern chemistry, big into business
The pharmaceutical industry is driven by money and profit.


Is the keeper of our neuroses
People's mental health issues are increasingly being addressed through pharmacological solutions rather than addressing underlying causes.


And we don't listen to our body
Society has become disconnected from its own physical and emotional needs.


By the time it gets the overdose
People become increasingly reliant on medication and may wind up experiencing negative side effects or overdose.


Oh, there's such a simple healing
There is a simple solution to these issues.


Cause we've got a power inside that make us real tough
By tapping into one's own inner strength, it is possible to overcome the challenges presented by modern life.


The right medicine for us is going back to our roots
The solution to these issues is to return to more traditional and natural forms of healing.


We better look for sanity inside
It is important to reflect on one's own mental and emotional state and seek inner peace and calm.


The right medicine for you and me is really free
There is a low-cost or no-cost solution available to everyone.


It's coming with the wind for those who ask for more
The solution is only available to those who seek it out with an open mind and heart.


There's an Indian chief who discovered
An indigenous person has an answer to these problems.


What his ancestors already knew
This answer is based on traditional knowledge passed down through generations.


And he's shown us the path of the power
This indigenous person has illuminated a way forward.


In his vision there's a reborn truth
This indigenous person has a new interpretation of old wisdom.


Don't wait for help, you won't get what you need
Relying on others, particularly institutions or corporations, will not provide satisfactory solutions.


Wake up your spirits and let them run free
The answer lies inside oneself, and by awakening one's own spirit and energy, it is possible to find the solution


Courage to kick all your sorrows away
It takes bravery to discard old habits or ways of being that are causing mental or physical pain.


The universe in you, it's your energy
The solution lies within oneself, it is the energy, strength, and wisdom that every individual has inside.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER WAGNER

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