Medicine
Two Ton Shoe Lyrics
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since the day that we first met.
i reel in delirium.
it's no metaphor for love
when my pillow's soaked with sweat.
i wait for you to come and release me.
it's the pain you can't imagine.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
or i will never be the same.
while i'm incapacitated
you're out there flying high.
immune to all infections.
share some of the antidote
while it's still in supply.
don't keep me hanging too long
for you to come and take it away.
'cause this patient's wearing thin.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
The song "Medicine" by Two Ton Shoe is about a person who is suffering from an illness and is desperately seeking help from their lover. The illness is described as a disease that has wracked the person's body since they first met their lover. The person is experiencing delirium and intense pain that can't be imagined by anyone who hasn't experienced it. The lyrics suggest that the only thing that can save the person is their lover's "medicine," which is described as a serum coursing through their veins.
The metaphor of medicine as a cure for the person's physical and emotional pain is extended throughout the song. The person is willing to do anything to get their hands on their lover's medicine, which they believe is the only thing that can cool the fever raging in their brain. The lyrics also suggest that the person's lover has access to some kind of antidote that can help them overcome their illness, but they are keeping it from them.
The song suggests that the person's illness may be a metaphor for their relationship with their lover. They are desperate for their lover's attention and affection, and feel like they need their lover's help to overcome whatever is causing their pain. Overall, the song is a plea for help and a desperate call for attention from the person's lover.
Line by Line Meaning
This disease has wracked my body
since the day that we first met.
i reel in delirium.
Ever since I met you, I've been suffering from a physical affliction that has caused me great mental distress.
it's no metaphor for love
when my pillow's soaked with sweat.
i wait for you to come and release me.
The pain and suffering I'm experiencing is real, and I'm desperate for your help and comfort.
take it away.
it's the pain you can't imagine.
Please, make the pain go away. It's unbearable and you can't even begin to understand how much I'm suffering.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
I'm begging you to share with me whatever has been making you feel good and healthy, to help me overcome my illness.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
I need something effective to counteract the high fever that's affecting my brain and causing me to feel disoriented and sick.
while i'm incapacitated
you're out there flying high.
immune to all infections.
While I'm stuck here, unable to function normally, you seem to be doing great and unaffected by any sickness.
share some of the antidote
while it's still in supply.
don't keep me hanging too long
for you to come and take it away.
I'm asking you to give me a chance to recover by sharing with me whatever medicine or treatment has been effective for you, before it's too late.
'cause this patient's wearing thin.
I'm reaching my limits and can't keep fighting this illness alone much longer.
Writer(s): Bill Grant, Ralph Stanley Copyright: Fort Knox Music Inc.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luisina Trillo
This disease has wracked my body
since the day that we first met.
i reel in delirium.
it's no metaphor for love
when my pillow's soaked with sweat.
i wait for you to come and release me.
take it away.
it's the pain you can't imagine.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
or i will never be the same.
while i'm incapacitated
you're out there flying high.
immune to all infections.
share some of the antidote
while it's still in supply.
don't keep me hanging too long
for you to come and take it away.
'cause this patient's wearing thin.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
Rick Sorensen
Dave Dicenso is killin it on the drums! Amazing!
guybodestyne
This band is freakin awesome.
Steve Soto
Love this song. Covered it too!
Allan Netto
Hey Justin! Nice to hear you guys here! I was Dave's drumming student back in 1995 hehe and I used to go to your shows.
Chris Sgarzi
Now over 2 Decades ago -I took several lessons` from Mr. Justin Beech ... He was an inspiration then and now!!! I loved his easy approach ,and positive attitude. Justin -you will be proud of me -I have a PRS Swamp Ash Special(traded in the Jackson Dinky). And I am now totally entranced by Jazz Fusion... My Favorite song is Billy Cobham's -"Stratus" . If you are in the Plymouth ,Ma. area ... Let me know-would Love to take a couple more lessons !!! God Rest Matt Leff...
Highest Regards,
Chris Sgarzi -Now 59 Yrs. Young
Agustin Benitez
Great. Good song.
YummyBear
good song!!
Luisina Trillo
This disease has wracked my body
since the day that we first met.
i reel in delirium.
it's no metaphor for love
when my pillow's soaked with sweat.
i wait for you to come and release me.
take it away.
it's the pain you can't imagine.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
or i will never be the same.
while i'm incapacitated
you're out there flying high.
immune to all infections.
share some of the antidote
while it's still in supply.
don't keep me hanging too long
for you to come and take it away.
'cause this patient's wearing thin.
let me have some of your medicine.
let me have some of that serum
that is coursing through your veins.
let me have some of your medicine.
give me something cool to fight this fever raging in my brain.
Tato Tato
yheaaaaaa...medicina de la buena para las caderas.....que alguien me pare,me rompo..jajaja..vaya temazo....
osdf al
very good.