On and On
Steve Bug Lyrics
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Round and white
Come swallow me
Take me with cold cold water
Because I′m your painkiller
Find me in the supermarket
Carry me in your pocket
In your brain, as a painkiller
Let me be your painkiller
The lyrics to Steve Bug's song "On And On" are somewhat open to interpretation, but it seems to be about the desire to escape emotional pain by using drugs. The line "I look like an ecstasy, round and white" suggests that the singer may be a pill or some other form of medication that is taken to alleviate pain. The idea of being swallowed and taken with cold water further reinforces this interpretation.
The lyrics then go on to encourage the listener to keep the drug close at all times, carrying it in their pocket and even comparing the relationship to friendship. The repeated refrain of "let me be your painkiller" reinforces the idea that the drug is being used as a means of coping with difficult emotions.
Overall, the lyrics to "On And On" are a poignant commentary on the ways in which people try to numb their pain, and the dangers of relying on drugs to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I look like an ecstasy
I resemble a recreational drug called ecstasy.
Round and white
My appearance is spherical and a uniform color of white.
Come swallow me
Consume me orally by swallowing me whole.
Take me with cold cold water
Pair me with chilled water when ingesting me.
Because I'm your painkiller
My purpose is to alleviate pain for the consumer.
Find me in the supermarket
You can come across me while browsing the aisles of a grocery store.
Carry me in your pocket
Keep me close by carrying me in your pocket.
Let's be friends, friends forever
Let us establish a long-lasting relationship and be friends.
In your brain, as a painkiller
My intended effect is to relieve pain in your neurological system.
Let me be your painkiller
Allow me to serve as your remedy for pain relief.
Writer(s): Stephen Bishop
Contributed by Owen E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rnsrp2
The r/OldElectronicMusic subreddit brought me here!
Really cool track!
@PokerFlatRecordings
props to the subreddit for that ;)