The reactivated band released a new EP, a new split with hardcore band Touché Amoré in October 2012, and a new album entitled Real Fear on the No Sleep label in November 2012.
Sick
The Casket Lottery Lyrics
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The lyrics of The Casket Lottery's song Sick speak poignantly about the singer's struggle with their mental health. The opening line, "Don't waste my time telling me I'm fine," conveys a sense of frustration with those who try to reassure the singer that they are okay when it is clear that they are not. The singer describes how their behavior in recent times has made it difficult to discern whether they are really a mess or not.
The line, "you said, 'don't worry, don't bother the doctors...'" suggests that someone close to the singer is aware of their condition but advises them not to seek professional help. The following line, "have you seen the decline of me since I walked back through that door?" indicates that the singer may have been away for some time and their return has been marked by a noticeable deterioration in their mental state.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm sick" three times, emphasizing the singer's deep awareness of their own condition despite the misguided efforts of others to reassure them. Towards the end of the song, the singer seems to be considering leaving their current situation in order to find a cure and pay their dues.
Overall, the lyrics of Sick powerfully communicate the sense of frustration and despair that can accompany struggles with mental health. The singer's reluctance to seek professional help, the tension with those around them, and the repeated refrain of "I'm sick" all combine to create an intense emotional experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't waste my time telling me I'm fine.
I don't want to hear any false reassurances from you.
These days when I act like this makes it hard to tell whether or not I'm a mess.
My behavior is unpredictable and makes it difficult to determine if I am in a good or bad state of mind.
You said, "don't worry, don't bother the doctors..."
You discouraged me from seeking professional help for my mental or physical health.
Have you seen the decline of me since I walked back through that door?
Can you observe the negative changes in me since I returned to this environment?
Maybe its only obvious on nights I pass out drunk on the floor.
Perhaps the severity of my issues is only apparent when I drink to the point of unconsciousness.
Maybe not. But don't waste my time telling me I'm all right.
Regardless of whether or not you notice the extent of my problems, I still do not want to hear any false reassurances.
These days when I act like this ought to prove the fact that i...i'm sick I'm sick I'm sick.
My erratic behavior is a clear indication that I am not mentally or physically well.
You said, "don't worry, don't bother the doctors..."
Once again, you discouraged me from seeking professional help for my mental or physical health.
Have you seen the decline of me since I walked back into this life?
Have you noticed the deterioration of my well-being since I reentered society?
Maybe its only obvious when I start it on you every night.
Perhaps the severity of my issues is only noticeable when I verbally or physically lash out at you on a regular basis.
Maybe its time to change the locks. and hide myself and untie myself from you.
It might be necessary to protect both you and myself by ending our relationship and seeking isolation.
Maybe its better if I leave. and tough it out, find a cure, pay my dues.
Perhaps it would be beneficial for me to leave and face the challenges of treatment and recovery on my own.
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