Antidote
The Sheila Divine Lyrics


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Sometimes I break down and read into things that are not there
I can′t convince myself your harmless actions has me without care
I know that I love you and for my sake as well as yours
I will do what I have to and hopefully find a cure

I tell myself that I must be strong
But there is something I knew all along
I need the antidote
To regain control

You had me worried in your letter
Didn't sleep for weeks
Kept thinking it was over I was just in way too deep
I try my best to see the cup half full and try to smile
Try to accept the past
We are only here for a while

I tell myself that I must be strong
But there is something I knew all along
I need the antidote
To regain control





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Overall Meaning

The Sheila Divine's song Antidote is a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of a troubled relationship. The lyrics express the singer's struggle to maintain control over their emotions and their fears of losing their partner. The first verse acknowledges the singer's tendency to overanalyze and read into things that may not be there. They express their difficulty in convincing themselves that their partner's seemingly harmless actions are not a cause for concern, even though they love them. The second verse deals with the singer's worries that their relationship is in danger and their desperate need for a solution to regain control. The chorus repeats the metaphor of needing an antidote to cure their situation.


The use of the word "antidote" is significant as it symbolizes the singer's desire to cure their emotional pain and find a solution to their problems. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt trapped or helpless in a toxic relationship and who desperately seeks a way to break free. It also explores themes of acceptance, self-awareness, and resilience. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope that one can find the strength to overcome even the most difficult circumstances and come out stronger on the other side.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I break down and read into things that are not there
I tend to overthink and analyze situations that have no significance or depth.


I can′t convince myself your harmless actions has me without care
I cannot convince myself that your innocent actions do not affect me emotionally.


I know that I love you and for my sake as well as yours
I recognize my feelings of love for you, and acknowledge that it is just as important for me as it is for you to address any issues.


I will do what I have to and hopefully find a cure
I am willing to take whatever steps necessary to resolve the problem and find a solution to our issues.


You had me worried in your letter
Your letter caused me to be anxious and concerned.


Didn't sleep for weeks
I struggled to sleep for an extended period of time due to your letter.


Kept thinking it was over I was just in way too deep
I thought our relationship was over, but realized that it was deeper than I had originally perceived.


I try my best to see the cup half full and try to smile
I try to stay optimistic and have a positive outlook on life, despite my struggles.


Try to accept the past
I am making an effort to come to terms with and make peace with past events.


We are only here for a while
We only have a finite amount of time on this earth, so we should make the most of it.


I tell myself that I must be strong
I remind myself that I need to be resilient and face challenges head-on.


But there is something I knew all along
Despite my reminders to myself, I knew deep down that I was struggling.


I need the antidote
I need a solution or resolution to my issues to regain control of my emotions and thoughts.


To regain control
Regaining control will give me the power to navigate through my difficulties.




Writer(s): Aaron Michael Perrino, Colin Decker, James A Gilbert, Shawn Steven Sears

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