PILLS
Wolves Like Me Lyrics
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Crash into your world
Give birth to something wrong
And kick me like a bird
Born in illusion
Where all is in its place
A kingdom of confusion
Where no one ever prays
Gonna do it my way
This is how it feels
The breed of your delusion
Let us take these pills
I was never sure
´bout the things you do
But we found a cure
And it's nothing but you
In "Pills" by Wolves Like Me, the lyrics convey a sense of being trapped in a world that is both chaotic and artificial. The opening lines suggest the arrival of something disruptive, causing the singer's world to crash and giving rise to a sense of discomfort or unease. The reference to being kicked like a bird signifies vulnerability and powerlessness in the face of this disturbance.
The lyrics further explore the theme of illusion and confusion, describing a kingdom where everything seems to be in its proper place, yet it is still a realm of bewilderment. The mentioning of no one ever praying implies a lack of guidance or spiritual solace in this realm.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take a more defiant tone. The singer decides to do things their own way, asserting their individuality and autonomy. They reject the breed of delusion that surrounds them and suggest that taking pills is a means to escape or cope with their uncertain reality.
The concluding lines express a certain ambivalence towards the person or situation being addressed. The singer admits to never fully understanding the actions of the other party, but expresses gratitude for finding a cure, which seems to be represented symbolically as "nothing but you." This could suggest that despite the confusion and chaos, the relationship or connection with this person provides a form of healing or clarity amidst the turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
The first to come along
I was the first person to enter your life
Crash into your world
I disrupted your normal routine and invaded your personal space
Give birth to something wrong
My presence created something negative or problematic in your life
And kick me like a bird
You treated me disrespectfully or aggressively, like kicking a defenseless bird
Born in illusion
Our relationship or situation was based on false beliefs or misconceptions
Where all is in its place
Everything seems to be organized or structured, even within the illusion
A kingdom of confusion
Despite the apparent order, there is still a great deal of confusion or chaos
Where no one ever prays
In this chaotic world, no one seeks solace or guidance through prayer
Gonna do it my way
I will assert my independence and make decisions according to my own desires
This is how it feels
This is the actual experience or emotion I am going through
The breed of your delusion
Your delusions or false beliefs have influenced your actions and behavior
Let us take these pills
We will rely on medication or substances to cope with our problems
I was never sure
I always had doubts or uncertainties
´bout the things you do
Concerning your actions and choices, I was never fully confident or trusting
But we found a cure
Together, we discovered a solution or remedy
And it's nothing but you
The cure or solution lies solely within you or your presence in my life
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: André Wolf, Marc-Philipp Gauer, Mitja Besen, Tim Tanner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wolves Like Me
Hey man! Thanks for the share! Please note: This song is called "Whatever happened", not Pills ;)
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cheers, WLM