Medicine
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Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
There's a monster crouched in the middle of the room
Feasting on the lives that the medicine consumes
We don't need no doctors, we need men to dig the tombs
As the death toll rise sparks a cemetery boom
In the land of military industrial complexity
We ain't born free, freedom had a hysterectomy
The feds run the block from Wall Street down to Sesame
Controlling everything from opiates to amphetamines
Populate the prisons while they're passing out the recipes
Sell us back our freedom just to manifest their destinies
They don't want you stressed so they keep your ass in Zan land
Paint it like a dream, then it turns into a nightmare
You become a slave to that bottle on your nightstand
Takes your will power, now your'e too strung out to fight man
Lost in the ether like a pilot with no flight plan
Brain dead bitch
Turn out the lights man
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
This country is strung out
From the doctor's office all the way to the trap house
So easy to tap out
If you're a statistic, then they got you mapped out
Just tell em you're stressed out
Always tired, or you need to pass out
Just show up with cash out
In this nation of fiends, or should I say cash cows
Maybe we're in too deep, when drugs are the number one industry
And they ain't trying to be discreet
About filling their pockets and culling the weak
Yeah I said it, bring on the heat
But let me remind you of freedom of speech
The cure has become the disease
Regardless of what you believe
Look at the facts, I dare you to read
Statistical data concerning o.d.'s
Why are the junkies decreasing in age
Out of the cradle and into the grave
These are the kids society raised
Give them a pill until they behave
Whoa! We are on the ledge
When children amount to heads in beds
Systematically born and bred
For a life in a cage or an early death
Yeah, you heard what I said
Who do you think controls the meds
Just follow the money the lobbyists pledge
All the way to the crooked feds
Holla back if you fed up
Tell big pharma to get fucked
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you




Who controls the medicine controls you
Who controls the medicine controls you, controls you

Overall Meaning

In "Medicine" by Je-Suss, the lyrics address the issue of control and manipulation through the metaphor of medicine. The song suggests that those who control the medicine have power over individuals, exerting control over their lives and even their freedom. The opening lines emphasize the impact of this control, repeating the statement "Who controls the medicine controls you" multiple times to highlight its significance.


The lyrics then introduce the concept of a monster, representing the detrimental effects of the medicine on society. It depicts the medicine as something that consumes lives, indicating the negative consequences of addiction and dependency. The reference to doctors and tombs suggests a critique of the pharmaceutical industry and its profit-driven motives.


The song further delves into themes of government control and manipulation. It criticizes the military-industrial complex and questions the idea of freedom in society, suggesting that it has been compromised. The reference to the Federal Reserve and its influence on everything from drugs to finance highlights a perceived lack of autonomy and agency.


Je-Suss highlights the impact of addiction on individuals, using imagery of a dream turning into a nightmare. The lyrics imply that individuals become slaves to their addictions, losing their willpower and ability to fight against it. The line "Lost in the ether like a pilot with no flight plan" suggests being adrift and directionless in the face of addiction.


The second part of the song focuses on the issues within the United States, describing it as a country strung out. The lyrics criticize the over-prescription of medication and the opioid crisis. It references the prevalence of drugs as an industry and implies that individuals are being exploited for profit. The line "drugs are the number one industry" highlights the alarming scale of the problem and suggests a lack of societal focus on addressing the core issues.


The song questions the ethics surrounding pharmaceutical companies and the government's role in regulating them. It asks listeners to critically examine the data regarding overdose deaths and the increasing age of drug users, suggesting systemic failures in society. The lyrics further emphasize the manipulation and control exerted by those with financial interests in the pharmaceutical industry and call for resistance against this power.


In sum, "Medicine" by Je-Suss is a socially conscious song that explores themes of control, manipulation, and addiction. It critiques the pharmaceutical industry, government influence, and societal attitudes towards drugs and medication. The lyrics call for awareness, accountability, and the challenging of existing power dynamics in the realm of medicine.


Line by Line Meaning

Who controls the medicine controls you
The person or entity in control of medicine has control over your life and actions


There's a monster crouched in the middle of the room
There is a sinister force lurking and causing harm in society


Feasting on the lives that the medicine consumes
The harmful effects of medicine are destroying the lives of individuals


We don't need no doctors, we need men to dig the tombs
Instead of relying on medicine, what we truly need is a society that addresses the root causes of illness and death


As the death toll rise sparks a cemetery boom
The increasing number of deaths due to medicine is leading to a rise in cemetery burials


In the land of military industrial complexity
Referring to a society controlled by powerful entities with complex interests, including the military and industry


We ain't born free, freedom had a hysterectomy
Individual freedom has been forcefully taken away and restricted by those in power


The feds run the block from Wall Street down to Sesame
Government agencies control various aspects of society, from high finance to even children's programs like Sesame Street


Controlling everything from opiates to amphetamines
Those in power have control over a wide range of drugs, including both addictive painkillers and stimulant medications


Populate the prisons while they're passing out the recipes
Authorities unfairly incarcerate individuals while simultaneously spreading and promoting the use of drugs


Sell us back our freedom just to manifest their destinies
Those in power exploit the situation by selling the idea of freedom, while ultimately fulfilling their own agendas


They don't want you stressed so they keep your ass in Zan land
Authorities want to keep the population sedated and unaware of the true reality by promoting the use of sedatives like Xanax


Paint it like a dream, then it turns into a nightmare
Authorities present a false illusion of a better life, but the reality is far from ideal


You become a slave to that bottle on your nightstand
Individuals become dependent and controlled by the medication they keep by their bedside


Takes your will power, now your'e too strung out to fight man
The medication takes away your strength and motivation, leaving you unable to resist its control


Lost in the ether like a pilot with no flight plan
Individuals are left adrift and directionless, similar to a pilot flying without a predetermined course


Brain dead bitch
An insult suggesting someone is devoid of intelligence and critical thinking


Turn out the lights man
Metaphorically suggesting the end of hope and a bleak future


This country is strung out
The nation is heavily dependent on drugs and suffering from the consequences


From the doctor's office all the way to the trap house
Drug problems exist in all levels of society, from legitimate medical establishments to illegal drug dealing locations


So easy to tap out
It is effortless to succumb to drug addiction and give up on life's struggles


If you're a statistic, then they got you mapped out
If you become a part of the data reflecting drug addiction, then those in power have already predicted and accounted for your fate


Just tell em you're stressed out
Simply claim to be overwhelmed and they will readily provide drugs as a solution


Always tired, or you need to pass out
Whether it's chronic fatigue or the need for sedation, they have a medication to offer


Just show up with cash out
As long as you have money, they will gladly sell you the drugs you seek


In this nation of fiends, or should I say cash cows
The society is filled with those addicted to drugs, treated as a source of profit rather than individuals in need


Maybe we're in too deep, when drugs are the number one industry
It's alarming when the drug trade becomes the most profitable and influential industry in the country


And they ain't trying to be discreet
Those involved in the drug industry are not concerned about hiding their activities


About filling their pockets and culling the weak
Their main goal is to gain wealth while exploiting and eliminating the vulnerable


Yeah I said it, bring on the heat
The singer fearlessly expresses their opinion and welcomes any confrontation


But let me remind you of freedom of speech
The singer asserts their right to freely express their thoughts and beliefs


The cure has become the disease
The very thing intended to heal has now become a source of harm


Regardless of what you believe
Irrespective of personal beliefs or opinions


Look at the facts, I dare you to read
Encouraging the audience to examine the evidence and confront the truth


Statistical data concerning o.d.'s
Numbers and information related to drug overdoses


Why are the junkies decreasing in age
Questioning the concerning trend of drug addiction affecting younger individuals


Out of the cradle and into the grave
Younger generations are falling victim to drug addiction and losing their lives prematurely


These are the kids society raised
The affected individuals are a product of the society in which they were brought up


Give them a pill until they behave
Rather than addressing behavioral issues, society chooses to medicate individuals


Whoa! We are on the ledge
Society is on the brink of disaster and collapse


When children amount to heads in beds
When young people become mere statistics, dying prematurely


Systematically born and bred
The society and its institutions contribute to the cycle of addiction and suffering


For a life in a cage or an early death
The future prospects for these individuals are confinement or premature demise


Yeah, you heard what I said
The artist reiterates their previous statements, emphasizing their conviction


Who do you think controls the meds
Questioning the audience about who holds the power and control over medication


Just follow the money the lobbyists pledge
The influence of money from lobbyists determines policy decisions regarding medication


All the way to the crooked feds
Even the corrupt government officials are involved in controlling and profiting from the medication industry


Holla back if you fed up
Encouraging those who are frustrated and discontent with the situation to speak up


Tell big pharma to get fucked
Asserting a strong disdain and rejection of the pharmaceutical industry's influence and actions




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Written by: Gabriel Holland

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@SilenzioDiEsistenza

the strange thing is, all these people we are envious of, struggle too, they just have different struggles...

to spread the struggle to everyone, this is done professionally by politicians and priests alike.. it is common for people to want this
sharing of suffering..
the ceo who wants so badly to get his products sold, is looking to free himself of the pain he experiences.. of his suffering, his dreams, his desires

you are not all that bad believe me.. the fact that you see this in yourself, allready distinquishes you from many others, who not only
think such thoughts or have such feelings, but actively try to bring as much people as possible in their sphere of suffering..

what is there to unlearn? being human?

you are a vast being, connected to the whole universe, .. pinpointing your flaws.. it isn't a big deal.. it doesn't diminish your god-being!



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You could tack on more ‘envies’ which are really just boundaries and planes of differentiation:
mental processing disorders like dyslexia and adhd
the actually quantized and not gradient ‘autism spectrum’
ability to focus
To form memory,
To ‘clearly’ (linearly and normatively) think.

But it’s clear that these “envies” at the very least serve a ‘dual function’ as both the object of envy and the object of privilege, as understood by the subject of both envy and privilege (the envied).. but as the subaltern, unheard ‘envier’ knows, the very reason for the perception of relative privilege is the same as the reason for the perception of ‘envy’.

Thus, envy serves as a license, in this philosophy, for the differentiation and distinction of relative privilege, but only from the perspective of the envied.

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even the most rigorous analysis can avoid the task of unbinding the envy-actor from their subalternity, allowing them to speak,
speak not only in the boundaries of the ontology which has been traced from and reconnected to them (like all colonial projects of knowing)
..the subaltern may be asked of their mental whereabouts relative to the envy “how have you experienced what has engendered this envy?”

But they will not be empowered, there will be no reversal to imagine them as the ones asking the questions, the ‘subjects of the envied’.. cynicism.



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