Crutches
The Copyrights Lyrics
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and I would say something dumb only to get a laugh
but now lips are looser brain doesn't think as fast
and all these chemicals just make the time pass
my fear of going it alone is what it all comes down to
and all of my crutches are breaking my bones
and all of my helpers help me sleep like a stone
and I'm expecting a of sighs and groans
they're breaking my bones
can't stand on my own
The Copyrights's song Crutches explores the theme of addiction and dependency. The first verse paints a picture of someone who used to enjoy being reckless and making people laugh but has now fallen victim to the substances they rely on to get through life. The imagery of climbing up the walls suggests a restlessness and a desire for escape, but now the chemicals only serve to numb the individual and make time pass without purpose. The repetition of the phrase "breaking my bones" creates a sense of desperation and a realization that the crutches that were once relied upon have become destructive.
The second verse delves deeper into this realization, with the singer acknowledging that their fear of going it alone is at the root of their dependency. The line "and all of my helpers help me sleep like a stone" highlights the fact that the crutches being used are not a solution but a temporary escape from reality. The singer is aware that their behavior may cause disappointment and frustration from those around them, as evidenced by the "sighs and groans" they anticipate. Overall, the lyrics portray someone coming face to face with the damaging effects of their addiction and recognizing that they need to find a way to stand on their own.
Line by Line Meaning
when I was climbing up the walls it used to be a blast
In the past, I used to enjoy doing extreme things and taking risks
and I would say something dumb only to get a laugh
I used to do silly things to make people laugh
but now lips are looser brain doesn't think as fast
I am becoming more careless and my thinking has slowed down due to drug use
and all these chemicals just make the time pass
I turn to drugs to escape the reality of my problems and just pass time
my fear of going it alone is what it all comes down to
I am afraid of facing my problems on my own and avoid it by relying on drugs
and all of my crutches are breaking my bones
The things that I rely on to avoid my problems are causing more harm than good
and all of my helpers help me sleep like a stone
The drugs that I use to cope make me lethargic and less motivated to face my problems
and I'm expecting a of sighs and groans
I anticipate people being disappointed and disapproving of my behavior and addiction
and all of my crutches are breaking my bones
The cycle of relying on drugs to avoid problems is causing me more harm than good
they're breaking my bones
The consequences of my addiction are causing me physical and emotional harm
can't stand on my own
I am unable to cope with my problems and addiction without relying on drugs
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