Prick
Tripping Daisy Lyrics


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You're everywhere I've seen you bleed
High in my home
I watch you and miss you all day long
You keep me lying playing games with your pet brain
I know why you told me you had the right to!

I've always thought this train was just some
Phase but you ride on
You want me to ride around too

Fill your ego and bring you every inch of the way
I know why you need to kill all the pain there

Sympathize with me cause here I am
I am rolling on my head
Like a child you move so quickly
To touch the flame
You burn the vein goodnight

All along you run into mirrors
Everything you do is coming fast
Getting strong on the wrong from the money
Driving in your head you're in the train

Your only need in life is flying in the wind, I know
Why you told me it was your right to

You tell me to look and watch you go down in
Your vein, I know why,
To shock me
Your time for reaching

You're always slipping, slidding deeper when you
Breathe
I walk by
You force me to walk around you

Until the phone rings
Asking how much do you need
You tremble on
As if your tricks have been heard before

Sympathize with me cause here I am
I am rolling on my head
Like a child you move so quickly
To touch the flame
You burn the pain goodnight

As you glide through the river
Everyone just looks as if you're dead
If I had the strength of ten men
I'd pull your arms out and stick them on your
Head in pieces!!!

You drown me white washed crippled inside
Me my love
Is shoot to shame
Your right from wrong
It's emotion today
Release me life of no matter
My life is here I will overcome
Your life away
But your life will roll
Your life away
But your life will roll
Your life away
But your life will roll
Your life your way
But your life will roll

Your life your way
Your life your way
You like it

Oh brother
Brother can I see you now my brother
It's been to long since you've been away
Brother




You're driving hard to get away brother
I hope you've not gone too far

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tripping Daisy's song Prick seem to be about the singer's struggle to deal with a loved one who is addicted to drugs. The first verse describes how the person who is addicted is seemingly all-encompassing, with the singer seeing them everywhere and watching them throughout the day. The line "playing games with your pet brain" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the way addiction can hijack the brain and turn it into a cruel task-master. The singer seems to be hurt and confused about why the person they care for would lie to them about their drug use, which is why they say "I know why you told me you had the right to!"


The second verse speaks more to the addict's behavior and how they are constantly chasing a high. The line "Your only need in life is flying in the wind" is a powerful metaphor for the way addiction can make someone feel like they need drugs to function. The singer continues to express their confusion and concern, saying "I know why you need to kill all the pain there" while also challenging the addict's behavior - "Your time for reaching."


The chorus of the song is where the emotions really come to the fore. The singer pleads for the addict to see things from their perspective and to "sympathize with me" as they struggle to deal with the addiction. They acknowledge their own feelings of confusion and helplessness, saying "I am rolling on my head/Like a child you move so quickly/To touch the flame/You burn the pain goodnight." The final verse seems to be directed towards the addict himself, with the singer wanting to physically shake them and make them realize the harm they are causing themselves and those around them.


Overall, Prick is a raw and emotional song that speaks to the difficult and painful journey of dealing with addiction.


Line by Line Meaning

You're everywhere I've seen you bleed
I can see your pain and how it affects your life all around me.


High in my home
I feel safe and comfortable in my home, but still can't escape the pain that I see around me.


I watch you and miss you all day long
Although I see you all the time, I still long to be closer to you and to feel like I really understand what's going on with you.


You keep me lying playing games with your pet brain
Your problems and issues are affecting me and making me feel like I'm not being truthful or genuine with you, like I'm just playing along with whatever you need to feel better.


I know why you told me you had the right to!
I understand that you feel like you have the right to do whatever you need to in order to deal with your pain and your life.


I've always thought this train was just some Phase but you ride on
I've tried to believe that maybe your situation will improve or that it's just a temporary thing, but it seems like you're going to keep going down this same path.


You want me to ride around too
You're trying to bring me into your world or your issues, but I'm not sure I want to go there or can handle it.


Fill your ego and bring you every inch of the way
You're looking for validation or a way to feel better about yourself, and you're willing to go to any lengths to get it.


I know why you need to kill all the pain there
I understand that you need to escape or kill the pain that you're feeling in your life, even if it's not the healthiest way to deal with it.


Sympathize with me cause here I am
I need you to understand that I'm also struggling with your problems and I need your support, too.


I am rolling on my head
I feel like my emotions and thoughts are spinning out of control and I can't find my footing.


Like a child you move so quickly
You're acting impulsively and without thinking, like a child might.


To touch the flame
You're seeking danger or excitement, even if it leads to harm.


You burn the vein goodnight
You engage in harmful behavior that only brings more pain and suffering to yourself and those around you.


All along you run into mirrors
You're not really facing the issues or problems that are causing your pain, but instead running into the same obstacles over and over again.


Everything you do is coming fast
You're always in a hurry or acting impulsively, without thinking through the consequences.


Getting strong on the wrong from the money
You're relying on things like money or material possessions to feel better or to give your life meaning, when really they're just distractions from the real issues.


Driving in your head you're in the train
Your thoughts and emotions are driving you and you feel like you're on an unstoppable train that's going to crash.


Your only need in life is flying in the wind, I know
You crave freedom or a release from the pain, but you're not sure how to achieve it in a healthy way.


Why you told me it was your right to
You believe that you have the right to do whatever you need to in order to feel better or escape your pain.


You tell me to look and watch you go down in
You're asking me to bear witness to your struggles and the harmful behavior that you engage in.


Your vein, I know why,
I understand that you're engaging in harmful activities that are only hurting yourself more.


To shock me
You may be trying to shock or scare me into understanding your pain or recognizing your need for help.


Your time for reaching
You feel like you're running out of time or opportunities to solve your problems and find happiness.


You're always slipping, sliding deeper when you breathe
You feel like you're constantly struggling or slipping deeper into despair, and it's making it hard for you to breathe or focus.


I walk by
I'm still around and in your life, but I don't know how to help you or how to fix your problems.


You force me to walk around you
You're so consumed by your problems and pain that you're making it hard for anyone to be close to you or to help you in any meaningful way.


Until the phone rings
Something external, like a phone call or other event, interrupts our interactions or the course of our lives.


Asking how much do you need
We may be forced to confront the financial, medical, or other practical issues that are contributing to or causing your pain.


You tremble on
You may be anxious or nervous about the future, or about how you'll be judged for your choices or behavior.


As if your tricks have been heard before
You feel like you're not being understood or taken seriously, even though you've tried to express your pain or issues before.


As you glide through the river
You're moving through life, but you're not really experiencing it or engaging fully with your surroundings or situations.


Everyone just looks as if you're dead
Others may see you as disconnected or distant, like you're not really living or engaging with the world around you.


If I had the strength of ten men
I may wish that I could literally or metaphorically lift you up or help you to overcome your struggles.


I'd pull your arms out and stick them on your Head in pieces!!!
I would do anything to help, even if it involved extreme actions like physically restructuring or rearranging your body or thoughts.


You drown me white washed crippled inside Me my love
Your pain and issues are affecting me deeply, and I feel like they're taking away my ability to live and love fully.


Is shoot to shame
I feel like your pain or issues are somehow my fault or are being caused by something I'm doing or not doing.


Your right from wrong
You may be struggling to distinguish what's right or wrong or how to make good choices for yourself.


It's emotion today
Your problems and pain seem to be overwhelming your life and emotions, and you may feel like you have no way out.


Release me life of no matter
You may feel like your life has little value or meaning, and that it doesn't matter what happens to you.


My life is here I will overcome
Despite the challenges and pain that you're facing, you're determined to keep going and to overcome your struggles.


But your life will roll
Your life will keep moving forward, whether you're ready or not, and you'll have to face the consequences of your actions or decisions.


Your life away
You may be losing touch with what really matters in life, or not engaging fully with the world around you.


Your life your way
You have the right to make your own choices and to shape your life as you see fit, but you also have to be accountable for those choices and their consequences.


You like it
Even if you're struggling or in pain, you may still have some sense of enjoyment or pleasure in certain aspects of your life or experiences.


Oh brother
You may be reaching out for help or support from someone close to you, like a sibling or friend.


Brother can I see you now my brother
You may be feeling disconnected from someone important in your life, and want to reconnect or re-establish that bond.


It's been to long since you've been away
You may have been apart from someone for a long time, and want to rekindle your relationship or connection with them.


You're driving hard to get away brother
You may feel like you need to escape or move away from your current situation in order to find peace or happiness.


I hope you've not gone too far
Even if you're looking for an escape or a new start, you still want to maintain some connection or relationship with the people and places you're leaving behind.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRYAN WAKELAND, MARK PIRRO, TIM DELAUGHTER, WES BERGGREN

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