Side Effects
Sophia Scott Lyrics

I don’t know which one it is
The singer is unsure who between her and her partner is addicted to the toxic relationship they have.

Is it you, is it me, who's addicted?
The singer questions whether her partner or herself is addicted to their unhealthy relationship dynamic.

′Cause you're the one who wants the fix
The singer acknowledges that her partner desires the rush of their relationship, despite its toxicity.

But I'm the one who needs to fix it
The singer recognizes that she is responsible for trying to mend their relationship despite her partner's reluctance.

It's toxic, ironic, the way that we fit
The singer reflects on how their relationship is both toxic and ironic in how well they blend together.

Stuck in a battle that nobody wins
The singer notes that their dynamic is a constant fight, but there are no real winners in the end.

It's killing us slow
The singer acknowledges that their relationship is slowly destroying both her and her partner.

The longer we go
The singer understands that the longer their relationship continues, the deeper the damage it causes.

You get the rush
The singer observes that her partner is the only one getting enjoyment out of their relationship.

While I rush to save you
The singer, on the other hand, constantly tries to rescue her partner from their toxic relationship dynamic.

Fill up your cup
The singer imagines her partner getting all the good things from their relationship, like a full cup.

While mine's empty trying to change you
The singer acknowledges that while she tries to change her partner, she receives nothing in return, leaving her feeling empty.

You're smoking me out 'til I'm on my last breath
The singer feels like her partner is suffocating her, leaving her with little energy remaining.

I'll give 'til I got nothing left
The singer vows to keep trying to fix their relationship despite the toll it takes on her.

I hate that I'm so damn attached
The singer admits to feeling frustrated with herself for being emotionally attached to her partner despite their relationship's toxicity.

The prescription to all of your issues
The singer recognizes that she is the solution to all of her partner's problems.

When your heart gets racing too fast
The singer notes that her partner relies on her to calm them down when they become overwhelmed.

You're calling and I can't refuse
The singer is unable to say no when her partner reaches out to her for help.

It's toxic, it's costing all my energy
The singer acknowledges that their toxic relationship is draining all of her energy and resources.

If I didn't love you, you'd be my worst enemy
The singer recognizes the problematic nature of their relationship, but deep down, she still loves her partner.

I'm helpless from helping
The singer feels trapped in a cycle of trying to help her partner despite her inability to make a real change in their relationship.

You get the high
The singer notes that her partner is the only one receiving any positive effects from their relationship.

And I've never been
The singer reflects on how she has never felt the same level of joy and satisfaction from their relationship as her partner has.

So hopeless from hoping
The singer feels hopeless because she knows she will never be enough for her partner, despite her constant efforts.

You get the high (you get the high)
The singer underscores the fact that her partner is the only one enjoying their relationship through repetition of a lyric.

And I get the side effects
The singer realizes that she is the only one experiencing negative consequences from their toxic relationship.