Medicine Man
Zero 7 Lyrics
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Keep on, keeping
Keep on, keeping
Keep on, keeping
Keep on, keeping
Keep on, keeping
Keep on, keeping
Keep on, keeping
Underrated, overrated up and down in here
I always thought I was the one who got to run the bill
Now I can't seem to get it off of my mind
Losing my grip because I think about it all the time
Making up the stories is the type of thing that you do
Outrageous, simply outrageous
Forget about your merits or the methods that you're used to
Outrageous, simply outrageous
Mixing up the potions like a medicine man
Stirring my emotions cause I know when you know you can
Leave me open, halfway maybe I can heal myself
You just seem to keeping on, keep it up
Keep on keeping on
You just keep on, you just keep on
Keep on keeping on
You just keep on, you just keep on
Keep on keeping on
You just keep on, you just keep on
I must admit that I've been up and down just like a yo-yo
Roller coaster of love, didn't know where the heck did I go
Feels like you're under my skin
Man said love, couldn't remember how it all began
Making up the stories is the type of thing that you do
Outrageous, simply outrageous
Forget about your merits or the methods that you're used to
Contagious, simply outrageous
Mixing up the potions like a medicine man
Stirring my emotions cause I know with your love you can
Baby, open halfway maybe I can heal myself
Keep on, keep it up
Forget about it, forget about it, the medicine you're used to
Mixing up the potions, that's your miracle baby
Stirring my emotions cause I know that you know you can
Leave me hoping, halfway baby I can heal myself
You just keep on, doing what you do
Keep on, keeping on
You just keep on, doing what you do
Keep on, keeping on
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
The lyrics to Zero 7's song "Medicine Man" convey a message of being trapped in a cycle of love and emotion, reminiscent of a spell put on by a medicine man. The repetition of "keep on, keeping on" emphasizes the idea that the emotional cycle is continuous and never-ending. The singer feels out of control, as if they have lost their grip on their own life, and the medicine man is the one in control, mixing up love potions and stirring emotions.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of injustice and dishonesty, particularly in relationships. The singer feels underrated and overrated at the same time, as if they are simultaneously not valued and overvalued. The medicine man and their love potions represent the falsehood and manipulation in the relationship, while the singer is left hoping to heal themselves from the emotional rollercoaster.
Overall, "Medicine Man" portrays a sense of helplessness in the face of love and emotions that are out of the singer's control, symbolized by the medicine man and their magical love potions.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep on, keeping
Continue doing what you're doing
Underrated, overrated up and down in here
Things are uncertain and there's conflicting opinions
I always thought I was the one who got to run the bill
I used to think I was in control
Now I can't seem to get it off of my mind
It's constantly on my mind
Losing my grip because I think about it all the time
I'm losing control because I'm obsessing over it
Making up the stories is the type of thing that you do
You're a storyteller, exaggerating the truth
Outrageous, simply outrageous
Your actions and words are extreme
Forget about your merits or the methods that you're used to
You're not concerned about what's right or your usual way of doing things
Mixing up the potions like a medicine man
You're manipulating the situation
Stirring my emotions cause I know when you know you can
You're purposely trying to affect how I feel
Leave me open, halfway maybe I can heal myself
Give me a chance to recover on my own
You just seem to keeping on, keep it up
You keep doing what you do
I must admit that I've been up and down just like a yo-yo
I've been experiencing highs and lows
Roller coaster of love, didn't know where the heck did I go
My feelings are confusing and unpredictable
Feels like you're under my skin
You're getting to me and affecting me deeply
Man said love, couldn't remember how it all began
I don't even remember how we fell in love
Contagious, simply outrageous
Your behavior is catching and extreme
Forget about it, forget about it, the medicine you're used to
Don't rely on your usual methods
Mixing up the potions, that's your miracle baby
You're trying to work miracles through manipulation
Leave me hoping, halfway baby I can heal myself
Give me a chance to recover on my own
You just keep on, doing what you do
You keep doing what you're doing
I'm onto your plan Mr. Medicine Man
I see through your manipulative actions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER, ESKA GILLIAN MTUNGWAZI
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