Remedy — The Black Crowes
[*]Release Date: April 20, … Read Full Bio ↴[BLOCKCODE]
Remedy — The Black Crowes
[*]Release Date: April 20, 1992[123]
[*]Album: The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion[123]
[*]Genre: Rock[124]
[*]Length: 5:22[123]
[*]Background: "Remedy" was written as a response to the war on drugs, reflecting themes of freedom[125].
[*]Music Video: Directed by Pete Angelus, it was heavily rotated on MTV in 1992[126].
[*]Chart Performance: No. 1 on US Billboard Album Rock Tracks, No. 48 on Billboard Hot 100, No. 24 in the UK, top 10 in New Zealand and Norway[124][128][129].
[*]Critical Reception: The song and the album received significant acclaim and marked a high point in the band's career[135].
[*]Personnel: Chris Robinson (lead vocals, harmonica, guitar), Rich Robinson (guitar, backing vocals), Marc Ford (guitar, backing vocals), Johnny Colt (bass), Steve Gorman (drums, percussion), Eddie Harsch (keyboards, piano)[141].
[*]Recording Details: Recorded with producer George Drakoulias[135].
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Remedy
The Black Crowes Lyrics
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Who killed that bird out on your window sill?
Are you the reason that he broke his back?
Tell me, did I see you, baby, laugh about that?
If I come on like a dream...
Will you let me show you what I mean?
Will you let me come on inside?
ooh, Will you let it glide?
Can I have some remedy?
All I want is a remedy
Remedy for me please
For all of the things that I need
Cause if I had some remedy
I would take enough
Take enough to please me.
Baby, baby why did you dye your hair?
Why you always keeping with your mother's dare?
Baby why's who's who, who knows you too?
Tell Me, Did the other children scold on you?
The lyrics to The Black Crowes's song Remedy open with a series of questions, hinting at a sense of confusion and disorientation in the singer's mind. It seems that he is trying to make sense of someone's behavior, asking why they can't sit still and who killed the bird on their window sill. There is a hint of accusation in his questions, as he wonders whether this person is the reason for the bird's death or whether they even laughed about it. The tone of the lyrics is confrontational, with the singer demanding answers and trying to understand what is happening around him.
The chorus of the song provides some clarity, as the singer asks for a remedy to all of the things that he needs. It seems that his confusion and frustration can be solved if he can just find some kind of solution or cure. The repetition of the word "remedy" emphasizes its importance and creates a sense of urgency.
The final verse of the song returns to the questions that opened the lyrics, asking why the person has dyed their hair and why they are always following their mother's dare. The sense of confusion and disorientation remains, but the singer seems to be grasping for some kind of understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby why can't you sit still?
Why are you so restless and unable to stay calm?
Who killed that bird out on your window sill?
What happened to the bird that was sitting on your window ledge?
Are you the reason that he broke his back?
Did something you did cause the bird to break its back and die?
Tell me, did I see you, baby, laugh about that?
Did I catch you laughing about the bird's misfortune?
If I come on like a dream...
If I approach you like a dream, with an air of unreality or fantasy...
Will you let me show you what I mean?
Will you allow me to demonstrate my intentions and feelings to you?
Will you let me come on inside? ooh, Will you let it glide?
Will you allow me to enter your life and your heart, and will you let our relationship flow naturally?
Can I have some remedy?
Is there anything I can do or have to make myself feel better?
All I want is a remedy
I just need something to make me feel better and cure my troubles.
Remedy for me please
Please give me a solution or cure for my problems and worries.
For all of the things that I need
For every issue, problem or concern that I have, I need a remedy.
Cause if I had some remedy
I feel like if I had some solution or cure, things would be better for me.
I would take enough
I would take as much of the cure as I need...
Take enough to please me.
... to make me happy and satisfied with my life.
Baby, baby why did you dye your hair?
Why did you decide to change your appearance and dye your hair?
Why you always keeping with your mother's dare?
Why do you follow your mom's challenges and wishes all the time?
Baby why's who's who, who knows you too?
Why are there so many different opinions and rumors about who you are and what you do?
Tell Me, Did the other children scold on you?
Did the other kids in your life criticize you or judge you unfairly?
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@lynnejones862
I used to dance like no one was watching until I looked out of my window and saw people sitting, looking out of their bedroom windows watching me.
Yes, apparently if the evening sun shines through your living room from west to east all the neighbours behind you can see straight through your house.
Obviously there was not good viewing on TV on those nights.
Now I sit in my spare room on a chair flaying my arms around.
Not as good as an Aerobic Workout as it used to be - but fuck 'em!
@daksh5078
The best 70s band of the 90s
@atf7923
When I first heard them, i thought they were from the 70s lol. So true.
@maliacollins2010
This comment should have at least a 1000 likes lol
@michaelanderson2881
Well stated!
@benisahengaming.
@@atf7923 Ehhh the sound quality, you can tell it was recorded in the 90s. Lol
@NeoRizer
Yeah Jack White ripped them off... He was in like three 70's bands in the early 2000's. LOL
@aerosmamakin
gospel background vocals taking everyone to church ❤ miss the radio playing these positive songs, song still rocks me today
@Dmyra
i never saw the video they are so cute. love the counterpoint they make
@MilkMan-jd2ll
Chris Roberson is one criminally underrated singer of all time. Dude still has the pipes and TBC are just one hell of a great American rock and roll band.
@MusikUndDesign
He is kickin ass on the new single...