The Firebird Band is an indie / electronic rock band hailing from Chicago, … Read Full Bio ↴The Firebird Band is an indie / electronic rock band hailing from Chicago, Illinois. The band was created as a side project by Chris Broach, of Braid notoriety, and his brother Riley Broach in 1996. The band's first endeavor was the 7" titled New York under the name of The Firebird Suite which was released in 1998. The band became a full-time project for Chris Broach following Braid's disbandment in 1999.

The Firebird Band is currently Chris Broach, Steve Znavor (of Life at Sea), & Mike Marsden (The New Constitution).

Obsessive Compulsive
The Firebird Band Lyrics

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What's the obsession
it's this I was sure
a chemical dependence
we'll take care of it
we'll take care of it
clinical depression
we've got your prescription
what's the addiction

your prediction

you need medication
to turn it off turn it on turn it off turn it on turn it off turn
it on you're self deprecating
you need help medicating
a psychotropical haze
a metabolical maze

this is it ... (shoot shoot on the radio)

what's the obsession
it's this I was sure
a chemical dependence
we'll take care of it we'll take care of it
a clinical depression
we've got your prescription
what's the addiction your prediction

this is the one ...(shoot shoot on the radio)

let's live for each other
no eyes for another
let's give away all our friends
and forget them

mouth to mouth
suffocation
lock the house
lock ourselves in
close your eyes
pick up the receiver
don't set it down until you hear that sound…

I need you more than this ... (shoot shoot on the radio).

Overall Meaning

The Firebird Band’s “Obsessive Compulsive” speaks to the powerlessness and hopelessness of addiction, whether it be chemical dependence or clinical depression. The lyrics suggest that the “obsession” and “addiction” are beyond the control of the person experiencing them and that medication is needed to “turn it off” or “medicate” the issue. The song speaks to the frustration of those who are experiencing these issues including the singer of the song. The lyrics suggest that it’s not just a one-time issue but one that requires ongoing treatment with “we’ll take care of it” and “we’ve got your prescription.”

The song then takes a dark turn when the singer speaks of suffocation, locking the house, and isolating themselves as a way to cope with their addiction. It’s clear that the singer is struggling and needs help. The final lines, “I need you more than this… (shoot shoot on the radio)” suggests that the singer realizes that they need human connection and love as much as they need medication and treatment.

Line by Line Meaning

What's the obsession
Asking what the fixation is

it's this I was sure
Identifying the specific thing causing the fixation

a chemical dependence
Referring to a reliance on drugs or chemicals

we'll take care of it
Promising to provide help or assistance

we'll take care of it
Repeating the promise to take care of the situation

clinical depression
Describing a specific type of mood disorder

we've got your prescription
Ensuring the availability of necessary medication

what's the addiction
Asking what substance or activity is being abused

your prediction
Asking the person what they think will happen next

you need medication
Asserting that medical help is required

to turn it off turn it on turn it off turn it on turn it off turn it on
Suggesting that medication can control the obsession like an on-off switch

you're self-deprecating
Pointing out that the person is putting themselves down

you need help medicating
Recommending assistance with medication management

a psychotropical haze
Describing the effects of the drugs on the mind

a metabolical maze
Describing the complex way the body processes the medication

this is it ... (shoot shoot on the radio)
Consider this the solution

what's the obsession
Repeating the initial question

it's this I was sure
Confirming the earlier identification of the obsession

a chemical dependence
Reiterating the type of issue to be addressed

we'll take care of it we'll take care of it
Reassuring the person that help is available

a clinical depression
Repeating the diagnosis of the mood disorder

we've got your prescription
Repeating the availability of medication

what's the addiction your prediction
Repeating the question about the addiction and its possible outcomes

this is the one ...(shoot shoot on the radio)
This is the solution or the answer

let's live for each other
Proposing a mutually beneficial way of living

no eyes for another
Emphasizing the need for focus on one another

let's give away all our friends
Proposing a complete focus on one another without external distractions

and forget them
Ignoring the presence of others altogether

mouth to mouth
Describing the intimate gesture

suffocation
Using extreme language to add intensity

lock the house lock ourselves in
Taking drastic measures to maintain privacy and control

close your eyes
Commanding the other person to close their eyes

pick up the receiver
Asking the person to answer the phone

don't set it down until you hear that sound…
Urging the person to keep listening for something specific

I need you more than this ... (shoot shoot on the radio)
Expressing a deep need for the person, with a radio sound effect added for emphasis

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01Obsessive Compulsive4:24

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02Dangerous5:19

03Next Wave3:40

04Satellite Delay4:04

05Los Angeles6:16

06The Deeper I Go the Darker It Gets5:50

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What’s the obsession
it’s this I was sure
a chemical dependence
we’ll take care of it
we’ll take care of it

clinical depression
we’ve got your prescription
what’s the addiction
your prediction
you need medication
to turn it off
turn it on
turn it off
turn it on
turn it off
turn it on

you’re self deprecating
you need help medicating
a psychotropical haze
a metabolical maze
this is it
this is it
this is it
this is it
this is it
shoot shoot on the radio

what’s the obsession
it’s this I was sure
a chemical dependence
we’ll take care of it
we’ll take care of it
a clinical depression
e’ve got your prescription
what’s the addiction
your prediction
this is the one
this is the one
this is the one
this is the one
this is the one
this is the one
shoot shoot on the radio

let’s live for each other
no eyes for another
let’s give away all our friends
and forget them
mouth to mouth
suffocation
lock the house
lock ourselves in
close your eyes
pick up the receiver
don’t set it down until you hear that sound…

I need you more than this
I need you more than this
I need you more than this
I need you more than this
I need you more than this
I need you more than this
shoot shoot on the radio.