Rehab
Silhouette Rising Lyrics

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Are you in there anywhere?
Trapped inside your head
Is the you we knew alive
Or just better off dead?
One more pill, could it hurt?
The damage was done long before
Who’s counting after thousands?
What’s the harm in wanting more?

I don’t need rehab
I don’t need it that bad
I don’t need rehab
Oh, oh, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?

Just another haven, another secret stash
What a little bro, way to go
Blowing all your cash
I think you’d be better off f*****g your nose
Getting your shades with the tourniquet
And let the glory fade
Oh, oh, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?

I don’t need rehab
I don’t need it that bad
I don’t need rehab
Oh, oh, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna go?

Down so low, where you gonna go?
Down so low, where you gonna go?
I don’t need rehab
I don’t need it that bad

I don’t need rehab
I don’t need it that bad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Silhouette Rising’s song “Rehab” explore the thoughts and emotions of someone struggling with addiction. The song begins by asking if the person trapped inside their own head is still the same person they once knew or if they would be better off dead. The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a person with a serious drug addiction, willing to take more and more pills despite the harm they know it is doing to themselves. The second verse criticizes the person’s choices, stating that they would be better off “blowing their nose” and letting the “glory fade”. The song ends with the repeated phrase “I don’t need rehab”, implying that the person may not realize the severity of their addiction or may be in denial about needing help.

Overall, the lyrics to “Rehab” provide a powerful commentary on addiction, particularly regarding the denial and lack of awareness that can often accompany it. The song’s repeated refrain suggests that the person may be resistant to getting help, despite the clear signs that their drug use is causing significant harm to themselves and those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you in there anywhere?
Are you still yourself or have you been lost to addiction?

Trapped inside your head
The addiction has taken over to the point that you feel powerless and stuck.

Is the you we knew alive
The addiction has changed you to the point where those who knew you before may no longer recognize you.

Or just better off dead?
The addiction has caused so much damage and pain that the idea of death may seem preferable.

One more pill, could it hurt?
The temptation to indulge in addiction is always present, even when the consequences are dire.

The damage was done long before
The effects of the addiction have already taken a toll on one's life and relationships.

Who's counting after thousands?
After persisting in addiction for so long, it's easy to lose track of how much damage has been done.

What's the harm in wanting more?
The addiction has warped one's thinking to the point where seeking more of the very thing that is harming them seems logical.

I don't need rehab
Despite the severity of the addiction, the person thinks they can handle it on their own.

Oh, oh, where you gonna go?
The person is overwhelmed by the prospect of facing their addiction and trying to overcome it.

Just another haven, another secret stash
The person is always seeking new ways to indulge in their addiction without being caught or judged.

What a little bro, way to go, blowing all your cash
Indulging in addiction may provide a temporary escape, but the person is ultimately harming themselves and wasting their resources.

I think you'd be better off f*****g your nose
The person would be better off indulging in a less harmful addiction or vice.

Getting your shades with the tourniquet and let the glory fade
Indulging in addiction may make one feel powerful, but ultimately it will cause them to lose everything.

Down so low, where you gonna go?
The person has hit rock bottom with their addiction and is lost and directionless.

Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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