Sugar Pill
The Japanese House Lyrics
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And I could have you singing
I'm a confident speaker
I could tell you anything
I was standing on the table
Legs by the light right near the window
I could see them walking past
No one we know
Ooooh
Ooooh
Ooooh
They caught me by the ankles and they shook me out
My brain is fuzzy
I'm a sugar coated pill and I'm a pick me up
And put me down again
They hollowed me out
Wore me like a glove
So many hands
I've been dreaming of
You could use my rib cage as a pillow
It doesn't suit me
I feel flimsy when I grin
Like a stretched out piece of skin
Beat the dust straight out of me
I'll come clean in the end
Really I like the yellow 'round the edges
Of my bruises as they mend
Ooooh
Ooooh
Ooooh
They caught me by the ankles and they sme out
My brain turned fuzzy
I'm a sugar coated pill and I'm a pick me up
And put me down again
They hollowed me out
Wore me like a glove
So many hands
I've been dreaming of
The Japanese Houseβs song βSugar Pillβ is an enigmatic and ethereal track that showcases the artistβs introspective lyrics and dreamy instrumental soundscapes. The opening lyrics, βI could have you up in arms / And I could have you singing / I'm a confident speaker / I could tell you anything,β seem to suggest a sort of seductive power dynamic between the singer and the subject of the lyrics. As the song progresses, we see the singer becoming vulnerable to the whims of those around her, as she is βcaught by the anklesβ and βshook out,β becoming a βsugar coated pillβ that can be βpicked up and put down again.β The lyrics paint a picture of a conflicted and emotionally overwhelmed individual, who is at once confident and seductive, but also vulnerable and in need of protection.
The chorus of the song, with its haunting harmonies and repetitive βOooohβ vocalizations, adds to the dreamlike ambiance of the track. The line βThey hollowed me out / Wore me like a glove / So many hands / Iβve been dreaming ofβ is particularly striking, as it suggests a longing for a sense of identity or purpose outside of the expectations and desires of others. Overall, βSugar Pillβ is a deeply introspective track that explores themes of power, vulnerability, and identity in a haunting and emotionally resonant way.
Line by Line Meaning
I could have you up in arms
I have the power to make you feel passionate and emotionally invested
And I could have you singing
I have the power to make you feel joyful and inspired
I'm a confident speaker
I am self-assured and comfortable communicating my thoughts and ideas
I could tell you anything
I have the ability to persuade and influence you with my words
I was standing on the table
I was in an elevated position, drawing attention to myself
Legs by the light right near the window
My legs were illuminated by the light near the window
I could see them walking past
I observed people passing by
They were laughing
The people passing by were laughing
No one we know
I did not recognize the people passing by
They caught me by the ankles and they shook me out
They grabbed my ankles and shook me forcefully
My brain is fuzzy
My mind is unclear and muddled
I'm a sugar coated pill and I'm a pick me up
I am a comforting and uplifting presence
And put me down again
But then they let me go and I feel deflated
They hollowed me out
They drained me of my energy and spirit
Wore me like a glove
They used me for their own purposes
So many hands
So many people have had an influence on me
I've been dreaming of
I have been longing for a sense of personal agency and autonomy
You could use my rib cage as a pillow
I feel emotionally vulnerable and exposed
It doesn't suit me
I feel uncomfortable with this level of vulnerability
I feel flimsy when I grin
I feel insincere and fake when I smile
Like a stretched out piece of skin
I feel thin and fragile, like I am barely holding myself together
Beat the dust straight out of me
I want to be rid of all the negativity and insecurity in my life
I'll come clean in the end
I will ultimately be honest and truthful about my feelings and experiences
Really I like the yellow 'round the edges
I find beauty in the imperfect and the healing process
Of my bruises as they mend
I see the healing of my physical and emotional wounds as a positive thing
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jblnvrgs
I could have you up in arms
And I could have you singing
I'm a confident speaker
I could tell you anything
I was standing on the table
Legs by the light right near the window
I could see them walking past
They were laughing
No one we know
Ooooh
Ooooh
Ooooh
They caught me by the ankles and they shook me out
My brain is fuzzy
I'm a sugar coated pill and I'm a pick me up
And put me down again
They hollowed me out
Wore me like a glove
So many hands
I've been dreaming of
You could use my rib cage as a pillow
It doesn't suit me
I feel flimsy when I grin
Like a stretched out piece of skin
Beat the dust straight out of me
I'll come clean in the end
Really I like the yellow 'round the edges
Of my bruises as they mend
Ooooh
Ooooh
Ooooh
They caught me by the ankles and they shook me out
My brain turned fuzzy
I'm a sugar coated pill and I'm a pick me up
And put me down again
They hollowed me out
Wore me like a glove
So many hands
I've been dreaming of
@lukascorbitt1544
It feels good when you find an artist that no one knows about
@shariisarah
+whatsgood yes
@macmac_
Lukas Corbitt true, but kinda makes me lonely when none of my friends can relate :/
@Woolliscroft1
Er, I know about her :-)
@kingcobrajfsofficial
Imagine giving a shit if people do/don't know about the artist you're listening to. Some serious high school caliber shit.
@j0hn84
lol her songs have millions of views
@chaosdrop7151
Randomly found her on Spotify and boy am I glad that I did. Anytime I need to calm down or need smooth music for studying I go straight to The Japanese House.
@ed6862
Chaos Drop same
@joanleaks69
same!!!
@monicavitela9972
guys, the japanese house is just amber. she uses backup only for live performances