Unified Theory was a rock super-group, made up of two ex-Blind Melon member… Read Full Bio ↴Unified Theory was a rock super-group, made up of two ex-Blind Melon members (bassist Brad Smith and guitarist Christopher Thorn), ex-Pearl Jam member (drummer Dave Krusen), and newcomer Chris Shin on vocals/guitar. Unified Theory was originally called Luma, they issued a 4-track CD through their website in 1999. But after they were signed to Universal later that year, they changed their name to Unified Theory (Einstein's unrealized life's work).

In August 2000 the band issued their self-titled debut album. While working on tracks for a second album, delays set the band back, and Krusen grew somewhat frustrated and left. That eventually lead to Unified Theory's breakup. They have since announced plans to release a new album consisting of the recorded material for the second album (some of which has never been heard) as well as songs from the Luma period. No timetable has been set for this release.

Unified Theory is also progressive metal band from Portugal.

Self Medicate
Unified Theory Lyrics

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So far, I can't figure out
How long I've been mad
Wasting all the precious years
Drinking just to make it clear
This bitter young man
Turned out fine
Oh lord, I can make this change
I sure hope you are not mad

Please take my apology
Drinking just make it clear
This bitter young man
Turned out fine
Self medicate, fill the innerspace
Teeth are sinking in
It's raining ants
Wasted from all these fears
Drinking just to make it clear
This bitter young man turned out fine
Self medicate, fill the innerspace
All my noise, I'm mad, I'm mad
Trace the lines across my face

Avoiding days, I'm dodging rays
Self medicate, fill the innerspace

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Unified Theory's "Self Medicate" describe a narrator who has been struggling with his mental health, with reference to alcohol consumption. The singer is unable to determine how long he has been "mad" for but reflects on how he has spent too many years "wasting" drinking. The lines "drinking just to make it clear" suggest that the singer is self-medicating with alcohol in an attempt to cope with his mental health.

The singer hopes for change and seeks forgiveness from a higher power, as indicated in the lines "Oh lord, I can make this change, I sure hope you are not mad, please take my apology". The repetition of the line "this bitter young man turned out fine" suggests that despite his struggles, the singer has grown and developed.

The chorus repeats the phrase "self medicate, fill the innerspace" which describes the singer's inclination towards drinking to cope with his anxiety and emotions. The lines "teeth are sinking in, it's raining ants, wasted from all these fears" evoke a vivid and unsettling image, adding to the raw emotion conveyed in the song.

Overall, "Self Medicate" is a poignant and introspective exploration of mental health struggles and the dangers of self-medicating.

Line by Line Meaning

So far, I can't figure out
I'm struggling to understand my life so far

How long I've been mad
I've been upset for a while

Wasting all the precious years
I've been wasting my life

Drinking just to make it clear
I'm drinking to help me see things more clearly

This bitter young man
I'm a bitter young man

Turned out fine
Despite my bitterness, I've turned out okay so far

Oh lord, I can make this change
I'm hoping I can change my ways

I sure hope you are not mad
I hope you're not upset with me

Please take my apology
I'm sorry and I hope you can forgive me

Self medicate, fill the innerspace
I'm trying to fill a void in myself through self-medication