A string of demos in the shape of Let You Down and Second Place followed and support slots with bands like Band of Skulls, Maximo Park and more became a formality, in addition to a string of their own sold-out shows in the city. Their debut single Reaction was released on January 20th 2017 through Ignition 45s and produced by Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters).
Medicine
The Pale White Lyrics
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We side off in a picture with grey ink and a knife
These scars are deep enough to see for miles
My oh my
Maybe I've been here before without you
Or maybe it's a heavy dose of deja vu
Maybe I've been here before without you, without you
Give me that medicine
There's no taste, there's no taste
Daylight feels like a burden
Got my eyes tight
Just like that belt around my chest in the night
I must've really done it this time
Oh no, my oh my
Maybe I've been here before without you
Or maybe it's a heavy dose of deja vu
Maybe I've been here before without you, without you
Give me that medicine
What a waste to suck that sedative
There's no taste, there's no taste
You need to understand
It is my only friend
Maybe I've been here before without you
Maybe I've been here before without you, without you
Give me that medicine
What a waste to suck that sedative
There's no taste, there's no taste
Give me that medicine
What a waste to suck that sedative
There's no taste, there's no taste
The Pale White's song "Medicine" explores the dark and destructive nature of addiction. The opening lines, "Rewind, let's take it back a second / We side off in a picture with grey ink and a knife" suggest a desire to relive a past experience in which the singer may have engaged in self-harm. The scars that remain from this experience are described as "deep enough to see for miles," highlighting the lasting consequences of addiction.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a need for their "medicine," or drug of choice, even though they recognize it as a "waste" and lacking in taste. The lines "Daylight feels like a burden / Got my eyes tight" convey the despair and hopelessness that can be associated with addiction, as well as the physical and emotional toll it takes on the body.
The repeated line "Maybe I've been here before without you" suggests that the singer has struggled with addiction in the past and may have attempted to overcome it without the help of others. However, the line "You need to understand / It is my only friend" implies that the singer may view their addiction as a coping mechanism or source of comfort. Overall, the lyrics of "Medicine" offer a poignant and honest portrayal of addiction and its effects.
Line by Line Meaning
Rewind, let's take it back a second
Let's take a moment to reflect on what just happened
We side off in a picture with grey ink and a knife
We fought and hurt each other, leaving scars that resemble ink stained by a knife
These scars are deep enough to see for miles
The damage we've inflicted on each other is severe and visible from far away
My oh my
Expressing surprise or dismay at the situation
Maybe I've been here before without you
I've experienced this pain and suffering in the past, but not with you specifically
Or maybe it's a heavy dose of deja vu
This situation feels eerily familiar, like I've lived through it before
Give me that medicine
I need something to numb the pain and distract me from reality
What a waste to suck that sedative
Acknowledging that seeking temporary relief from pain is not a sustainable solution
There's no taste, there's no taste
The medicine provides no real enjoyment or satisfaction
Daylight feels like a burden
The effort of facing the day and carrying on with life is overwhelming
Got my eyes tight
Closing one's eyes, possibly to block out reality or to hold back tears
Just like that belt around my chest in the night
Feeling like something is squeezing or suffocating one's chest, perhaps due to anxiety or emotional distress
I must've really done it this time
Feeling like one has made a serious mistake or caused irreparable harm
You need to understand
Asking for empathy and comprehension of the emotional pain being experienced
It is my only friend
Feeling so isolated and alone that the only solace is found in substances or unhealthy coping mechanisms
Writer(s): The Pale White
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aelleicie
Rewind, let's take it back a second
We side off in a picture with grey ink and a knife
These scars are deep enough to see for miles
My, oh my
Maybe I've been here before without you
Or maybe it's a heavy dose of deja vu
Maybe I've been here before without you, without you
Give me that medicine
What a waste to suck that sedative
There's no taste, there's no taste
Ooh
Ooh, oh-oh
Ooh, ooh
Daylight feels like a burden
Got my eyes tight
Just like that belt around my chest in the night
I must've really done it this time
Oh no, my oh my
Maybe I've been here before without you
Or maybe it's a heavy dose of deja vu
Maybe I've been here before without you, without you
Give me that medicine
What a waste to suck that sedative
There's no taste, there's no taste
Ooh
Ooh, oh-oh
Ooh, ooh
You need to understand
It is my only friend
Maybe I've been here before without you
Maybe I've been here before without you, without y
@nbteo7647
Thank you spotify. I seriously can't stop listening to this track
@jaanarhist
Me too! :)
@patrikpontos7688
Same here... wouldn't be here without that
@bendrowe
@@patrikpontos7688 ditto!
@atlas3691
Yeah me too...
@jamesseward352
Same
@edoslacker
That drummer is absolutely top notch, what a great song!
@Rustykou
No one is going to talk about how on point the drummer is, he reminded me a lot of early Dave Grohl with his passion and fills.
@danbeegan6482
saw them last night, drummer was quality
@Mr-E.
This song has that melancholy power chord grungy vibe of the 90s, but has the experimental nuances of Incubus. Especially the 1:12 to 1:18 Oooohh ooohh part reminds me of something Brandon Boyd would have done... same with 3:12