Drugs
The Black Heart Procession Lyrics
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I took your drugs to see you high
I took your hand to walk with you
I lost my mind to lose my love
When we give up and lose our grip
When we'd forget all the laws
And tear down the lights
When we'd drive through the dark
When I remember these times
I try not to cry
The Black Heart Procession's song "Drugs" is a haunting and introspective portrayal of addiction and the desperation that comes with it. The lyrics, "I took your poison to see how you suffer / I took your drugs to see you high" capture the singer's fascination and curiosity with the effects of drugs. They appear to be willing to do anything to understand their loved one's addiction and possibly to feel closer to them. This self-destructive behavior is further reinforced by the line "I lost my mind to lose my love", suggesting that the singer was willing to sacrifice their own well-being for the sake of the relationship.
The following lines paint a picture of recklessness and abandon as the singer and their loved one give in to their addiction, forgetting all laws and tearing down the lights. However, this brief escape from reality is short-lived, as the sad and somber refrain "When I remember these times / I try not to cry" acknowledges the inevitable end of the high and the return to their grim reality.
Overall, "Drugs" is a powerful and dark portrayal of addiction and the often-destructive relationships it can create. The lyrics and somber tone reflect the overwhelming sadness and desperation that can come with battling addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I took your poison to see how you suffer
I willingly consumed the harmful substance you offered so that I may empathize and understand the immense pain you go through on a daily basis.
I took your drugs to see you high
I ingested the substances you offered to witness your euphoria and the distorted perspective it brings upon your reality.
I took your hand to walk with you
I held your hand and walked alongside you to provide support and demonstrate my unwavering commitment towards you.
I lost my mind to lose my love
I allowed myself to succumb to insanity and emotional turmoil to let go of the love that once existed between us, as it was causing more harm than good.
When we give up and lose our grip
When we relinquish our hold and surrender to the destructive forces of addiction and self-destruction.
When we'd forget all the laws
When we disregard all sense of morality and guidance in pursuit of our vices and temporary pleasures.
And tear down the lights
And destroy all sources of illumination that might reveal the ugliness and depravity of our actions and choices.
When we'd drive through the dark
When we recklessly navigate through the darkness and uncertainty of our lives, with only our addictions to provide us with direction and purpose.
To the night wind song
And we embrace the whispers and howls of the night wind, which are the only sounds that resonate with our broken and shattered souls.
When I remember these times
When I recall these moments of chaos and despair, which serve as a reminder of the depths of human suffering and frailty.
I try not to cry
I attempt to suppress my overwhelming emotions and tears, as they are an expression of my own weakness and vulnerability.
Contributed by Abigail S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JayGadling
"I lost my mind to lose my love" <---- this.
@elareeleos
I took your poison to see how you suffer I took your drugs to see you high I took your hand to walk with you I lost my mind to lose my love When we give up and lose our grip When we'd forget all the laws and tear down the lights When we'd drive through the dark to the night wind song When I remember these times I try not to cry
@Hans-yo2cq
This sounds like a “three” song. So much weight and perfection.
@wilburfierce5312
Heartbreaking-beautiful. Lyrics are devastating. Video a work of art
Crawling from the wreckage and darkness of my own past this is almost too painful
It hits hard
@acidbath3226
it is what it is, the song
@sdrl44
i see that he is painting on a wall - i think he is talking about drugs being as a memory - and the way he thinks of old times is like being high - wait im stoned and that was deep
@craigjustschannel936
I absolutely love this song. It is beautifully tragic
@maniagoratoc
peu de succès pour un groupe de génie
@ARes-wx3oq
Great live band <3 looooved when Pall played the saw.
@thelongspring
Damn. I will have to check out this album now.