PILLS
The Perishers feat. Sarah McLachlan Lyrics
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I hope my fists can fight for two
So it never has to show
And you'll never know
I hope my love can blind you
I hope my arms can bind you
So you'll never have to see
One may think, we're all right
But we need pills to sleep at night
We need lies to make it through the day
We're not O.K.
One may think, we're all right
But we need pills to sleep at night
We need lies to make it through the day
We're not O.K.
One may think, we're doing fine
But if I had to lay it on the line
We're losing ground, with every passing day
We're not O.K.
That's one thing, I would never
That's one thing, I would never
That's one thing, I would never
Say to you
That's one thing, I would never
That's one thing, I would never
That's one thing, I would never
Say to you
In the song "Pills" by The Perishers featuring Sarah McLachlan, the lyrics tell a story of a person who is struggling to keep up appearances and maintain a facade of happiness and contentment. They hope that their smile and strength can distract others from the inner turmoil they are dealing with. They also hope that their love and physical embrace can bind those around them so tightly that they never have to see the truth about their situation. The singer recognizes that they are not okay, even though on the surface they may seem fine. They need pills to sleep at night and lies to make it through the day. They are losing ground every day, and though they may never say it, they are in a tenuous position and in need of help.
These lyrics are incredibly introspective and reveal a lot about the singer's state of mind. The lines "I hope my smile can distract you, I hope my fists can fight for two" show that they are trying to manage their struggles on their own, rather than burdening others with their problems. The lines "One may think we're doing fine, but if I had to lay it on the line, we're losing ground with every passing day" demonstrate a sense of fear and desperation, as the singer acknowledges that their situation is not sustainable. Overall, the lyrics of this song are a poignant reflection on mental health, relationships, and social expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope my smile can distract you
I hope to conceal my pain and struggles with a pleasant demeanor to avoid burdening you
I hope my fists can fight for two
I hope to not only handle my own battles but also yours
So it never has to show
Concealing my emotions is my aim so that my pain is not apparent
And you'll never know
My struggles are hidden from your sight
I hope my love can blind you
I hope that my love for you becomes so overwhelmingly positive that you fail to see my flaws and problems
I hope my arms can bind you
I wish to provide you with security and comfort, so you can forget the challenges of the world
So you'll never have to see
You shall be free from the burdens, doubts and problems that I go through each day
What we've grown to be
What we've grown to be refers to how the artist and the listener have blended together to form a single entity
One may think, we're all right
It seems natural to others that we seem okay
But we need pills to sleep at night
We are facing an unfavorable situation and are so stressed that we require medication to rest
We need lies to make it through the day
We have to resort to dishonesty to remain on top, even if that causes us to compromise our ideals and values
We're not O.K.
We are stressed and feel that the situation is out of our control
That's one thing, I would never Say to you
I wouldn’t want to come off as a person who would deceive and hide the truth from you
That's one thing, I would never Say to you
I wouldn’t want to come off as a person who would deceive and hide the truth from you
That's one thing, I would never Say to you
I wouldn’t want to come off as a person who would deceive and hide the truth from you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ola Lars Kluft, Mans Erik Svennem Lundberg
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