Cherry Flavoured
The Neighbourhood Lyrics

The lyrics to The Neighbourhood's song "Cherry Flavoured" discuss the topic of the singer's drug usage and how it is affecting their mental state. The opening lines "Sweet and sour motivation, Wish I could keep concentration" suggest that the singer is struggling to stay focused and maintain motivation due to their drug use. The lines "I've been gettin' high, It's keeping me low now, I'm doin' it alone now, I think I gotta slow down" reveal that the singer is getting high frequently, and is now feeling the negative effects of the usage. The reference to selling their soul suggests that the singer has also become addicted to the lifestyle that comes with the drug usage. The haunting line "I feel like a ghost now" connotes that the singer feels detached from reality.

The chorus of "Cherry Flavoured" shifts gears into a seemingly more positive light, as the singer describes cherry-flavored conversations with someone else in their life. The reference to "Take me somewhere beyond" suggests that through these interactions, the singer is seeking a way out of their current negative headspace. However, the second verse returns to the topic of drug usage, with the lines "I've been gettin' high, But I don't ever stay up, no no, I feel like I'm fading, yeah". The usage of drugs is not leading to any real enjoyment or satisfaction, but rather a desire for something more to stimulate them. The reference to "Slow dancin' with the devil" reinforces the idea that while the singer seeks a way out, the allure of the lifestyle that comes with drug usage is hard to shake.

Overall, "Cherry Flavoured" serves as a commentary on the negative effects that drug usage can have on one's mental state, and the difficulty of escaping that cycle. The song also touches on the idea of seeking connection with others as a way out, but ultimately leaves the ending open and unresolved.