Dr. Suzanne Mattox PhD
Wombats (The) Lyrics

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I'm going to the doctors on Friday
I'm going to the doctors on Friday
They make me better, they give me pills and all sorts,
My GP's going to help me this Friday
Her name's Suzanne and she's got a PhD
And I think that she likes me
Well she's always smiling

Don't think I'm wasting your time
This is not a drama piece of mine
I'm not here to tell you lies
Suzanne you better believe me this time

Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne

She told me to stop smoking but I'll do it anyways
She told me to stop smoking but I'll do it anyways
I don't care now, I can't see it hurt me
She told me to stop drinking but I'll do it anyway
She told me to stop drinking but I'll do it anyway
I don't care now, maybe I've died inside

Don't think I'm wasting your time
This is not a drama piece of mine
I'm not here to tell you lies
Suzanne you better believe me this time

Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne
Help me Suzanne, help help me Suzanne

Overall Meaning

The Wombats' song "Dr. Suzanne Mattox PhD" is a narrative about going to the doctor to seek help and advice, but not necessarily intending to follow any of the suggested lifestyle changes. The singer of the song sees Dr. Suzanne on a regular basis, and despite her advice to quit smoking and drinking, he continues to do so anyway, feeling as if he's already "died inside." However, there is a sense that the singer is fond of Dr. Suzanne, as he thinks that she likes him, and notes that she always smiles.

The song could be interpreted as a commentary on the ambivalence towards physical and mental health that many people face. The singer seeks out help, but is resistant to making any substantive changes in his life. The lyrics create a sense of frustration and melancholy, as the singer seems to be seeking something he can't find through Dr. Suzanne's medical advice.

Overall, "Dr. Suzanne Mattox PhD" is a complex and multi-layered exploration of health, autonomy, and the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm going to the doctors on Friday
I have a doctor's appointment on Friday

They make me better, they give me pills and all sorts,
The doctors prescribe me medication to help me feel better

My GP's going to help me this Friday
My general practitioner is going to help me on Friday

Her name's Suzanne and she's got a PhD
My doctor's name is Suzanne and she has a PhD

And I think that she likes me
I feel like my doctor has a positive attitude towards me

Well she's always smiling
My doctor always seems happy and positive

She told me to stop smoking but I'll do it anyways
My doctor advised me to quit smoking, but I choose to continue

I don't care now, I can't see it hurt me
I don't believe that smoking will harm me

She told me to stop drinking but I'll do it anyway
My doctor advised me to stop drinking alcohol, but I choose to continue

Maybe I've died inside
I may have developed physical or emotional problems from my drinking