Medicine
Tindersticks Lyrics
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Medicine you need
Medicine to get you on your feet
Off your knees
Cause every single day
And every single hour too
That medicine it works inside of you
In your dreams
In your dreams
You worked it so hard
You tried to make it shine
Medicine it keeps you down that mine
In your head
Cause every single day
And every single hour too
That medicine it works inside of you
In your head
In your dreams
In your dreams
The lyrics of Tindersticks' song Medicine suggest the idea of medicine both as a remedy and as a poison. The song seems to describe a person who relies heavily on medicine to function, to get up and be off their knees. It is likely that the medicine refers to drugs or alcohol, and that the person is addicted to them. The line "You worked it so hard/You tried to make it shine" hints that the person has put a lot of effort into their addiction, but it is only keeping them down in a metaphorical mine.
The repeated lines "Cause every single day/And every single hour too/That medicine it works inside of you" suggest that the addiction is pervasive and all-consuming. It has become a part of the person's head and dreams, and it is difficult for them to break free of it. The song implies that the person is aware of the destructive nature of their addiction, but they cannot help but depend on it to function. The haunting lyrics and melancholic melody create an atmosphere of sadness and inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
This medicine you want
You desire this healing substance
Medicine you need
You require this remedy
Medicine to get you on your feet
This medication will help you stand up again
Off your knees
It will help you move past a difficult time
Cause every single day
Because each day
And every single hour too
And every hour, as well
That medicine it works inside of you
This remedy takes effect within you
In your head
It affects your mind
In your dreams
It even affects your subconscious thoughts
You worked it so hard
You put great effort into it
You tried to make it shine
You attempted to make it succeed
Medicine it keeps you down that mine
This remedy keeps you trapped
In your head
It has a strong mental impact
Cause every single day
Because each day
And every single hour too
And every hour, as well
That medicine it works inside of you
This remedy takes effect within you
In your head
It affects your mind
In your dreams
It even affects your subconscious thoughts
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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LYRICS
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I want to hold the hand inside you
I want to take the breath that's true
I look to you, and I see nothing
I look to you to see the truth
You live your life, you go in shadows
You'll come apart, and you'll go black
Some kind of night into your darkness
Colors your eyes with what's not there
Fade into you
Strange you never knew
Fade into you
I think it's strange you never knew
A stranger's light comes on slowly
A stranger's heart without a home
You put your hands into your head
And then smiles cover your heart
Fade into you
Strange you never knew
Fade into you
I think it's strange you never knew
Fade into you
Strange you never knew
Fade into you
I think it's strange you never knew
I think it's strange you never knew
Meizter Prophet
Sublime , unique, original, melodic, metered, perfectly arranged, the absolute best
Aldebarán
tienen la manera justa de dar en el recuerdo de las almas , te voltean a ver y te muestran la melancolia de tus propios dias, son como un espejo para los que han amado de verdad y no juegos tontos aunque seas niño el corazón sangra aun mas fuerte, ellos no le tocan al amor lineal común y corriente le tocan a las heridas, a la sangre que deja el amor pasional, cuando el que ama es enfermo.
Lana Sprecakovic
Incredible group of people, this band! This album is great, reminds me on their old albums. Most of the old bands disappoints me with new releases. Maybe, one day, people will take this album as a masterpiece. I hope so!!! I was in Vienna last year and I had to return to home few days before their show. I regret that till today, and I hope to see them soon in the future.. Great, great band!!! Hats off!
Carlo Martelli
One of their best song so far. Timeless
UuuhUuuhAhhAhh
One of those musicians, who sing right out of my soul.
Gutemberg O Fonseca
O arranjo de cordas, a voz melancolica e a fotografia deste video clipe e música são fantásticos. Música linda.... Promete.....
Vita Luque
One of my favorite songs by this amazing band. I love the lyrics as the music is relaxing besides enjoyable.
Mónica Leal
Muito bom, já ouvi esta musica umas 100 vezes, adoro!
Rian sadeq
this song takes you to a totally different diametion, it's so amazing , can't get enough of it
PMF
A truly beautiful masterpiece ❤️🙏