Medicine
SONS AND DAUGHTERS - Lyrics
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Your asleep in the next room and I'm banging to be found
I cannot feel my body and I'm floating then I'm drowned
And nothing I have taken keeps it down
It's a ride
Help me help me help me it's a bitter hit to take
When I'm shaking once again this is too long to be awake
You could save me for your sake
Because I'm falling through the plans that we made
It's a ride
My medicine
Happy happy happy you can lie behind the eyes
Without telling those around you that you've built your own disguise
Now time can only end it when the remedy's not found
Just wrap it up and never take it out
It's alright
The song "Medicine" by Sons and Daughters seems to be about addiction and the struggles that come with it. The opening lines suggest the singer is already on the ground, possibly due to substance use, and they are desperate for a way out. The next lines mention being alone and wanting help, but feeling like they are drowning despite trying to numb the pain with drugs.
The chorus speaks to the idea of addiction being a ride or a journey, one that the singer is trapped in and cannot escape from without assistance. They plead for help from someone, perhaps a loved one or friend, to save them from falling further into the grips of addiction. The use of the word "medicine" throughout the song suggests that the singer sees drugs as a cure for their pain or problems, but they are now realizing that it is only making things worse.
The third and final verse touches on the idea of hiding one's addiction from others and pretending everything is okay. The singer warns that eventually, time will catch up to them and they will have to deal with the consequences of their actions. The final line, "it's alright," can be interpreted as a resolve to keep going and find a way to overcome the addiction, or it could be seen as accepting the reality of the situation and giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit me hit me hit me I'm already on the ground
I've hit rock bottom and I am in need of help.
Your asleep in the next room and I'm banging to be found
I'm alone and lost, desperately seeking help from those closest to me.
I cannot feel my body and I'm floating then I'm drowned
I'm so numb and disconnected that I feel like I'm drowning.
And nothing I have taken keeps it down
I've tried everything to numb the pain, but nothing seems to be working.
It's a ride
Life is unpredictable and chaotic, and it feels like I'm just along for the ride.
Help me help me help me it's a bitter hit to take
I need someone to help me, but admitting my weakness feels like a hard pill to swallow.
When I'm shaking once again this is too long to be awake
I am exhausted from the constant struggle and need some relief from the pain and anxiety.
With the ignorance of new year
Despite the hope of a new year, my problems persist and I still feel lost and disconnected.
You could save me for your sake
If you help me, it will benefit both of us in the long run.
Because I'm falling through the plans that we made
My life is falling apart and I'm not living up to the expectations we set for ourselves.
My medicine
The only thing that helps me cope with the pain is the feeling of being numb.
Happy happy happy you can lie behind the eyes
It's easy to pretend that everything is okay when in reality it's not.
Without telling those around you that you've built your own disguise
I've created a persona that hides my true emotions and feelings from the people around me.
Now time can only end it when the remedy's not found
If I don't find a solution to my pain soon, it will only continue to worsen with time.
Just wrap it up and never take it out
I need to push my pain deep down and never let it surface again.
It's alright
I'm trying to convince myself that I'm okay when in reality I'm not.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUSTIN CURRIE
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