MEDICATE by Gabbie Hanna (2024)

MEDICATE

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I'm unwell, thanks for asking
Don't mind me 'cause I'm just passing by
In this life, been a while
Thought that you forgot, but that's alright
How've you been? Glad to hear it
Just one question if you can bear it
Do you ever miss me, too?
'Cause I spend my days still thinking of you

Should I take the pill to numb the pain?
Change the chemicals inside my brain
I worry I won't be the same
But I guess that that's the point

Can you medicate a broken heart?
Make your tragedies a work of art
Medicate a broken heart
Build your walls up just to rip them apart
Is this the way to fix this or is this a quick fix?
I really couldn't say
Can you medicate, medicate, medicate it away?

Doctor's smile, kill me with kindness
And don't ask about the side effects
Swallow hard, kills sadness with science
But the aftermath might make you sick

Should I take the pill to numb the pain?
Change the chemicals inside my brain
I worry I won't be the same
But I guess that that's the point

Can you medicate a broken heart?
Make your tragedies a work of art
Medicate a broken heart
Build your walls up just to rip them apart
Is this the way to fix this or is this a quick fix?
I really couldn't say
Can you medicate, medicate, medicate it away?

Whoa, whoa
Oh, medicate it away
Whoa, whoa
Oh, medicate it away

They say give yourself a break
They tell me to medicate
I don't wanna medicate

Oh, can you medicate a broken heart?
Make your tragedies a work of art
Medicate a broken heart
Build your walls up just to rip them apart
Is this the way to fix this or is this a quick fix?
I really couldn't say
Can you medicate, medicate, medicate it away?

Whoa, whoa
Oh, medicate it away
Whoa, whoa (Whoa)
Oh, medicate it away

Oh, medicate it away
Oh, medicate it away

The song "Medicate" by Gabbie Hanna touches on the theme of mental health and the struggle of relying on medication to numb the pain and make things "better". The lyrics convey a sense of detachment and passing by life as the singer suffers from some sort of mental anguish. The line "Should I take the pill to numb the pain?" highlights the inner turmoil of the singer as they grapple with the decision to take medication to heal their broken heart. They question whether it will truly work or simply serve as a temporary fix.

The chorus asks the question of whether medication can really fix a broken heart or if it just serves as a quick fix. The line "build your walls up just to rip them apart" can be interpreted as the singer building up walls to protect themselves but ultimately tearing them down when they realize it's not a solution. The bridge brings in the voice of a doctor, emphasizing the medicalization of mental health and the desire to numb emotions with medication. However, the singer expresses reluctance to rely on medication, stating "They say give yourself a break, they tell me to medicate, I don't wanna medicate."

Overall, the song "Medicate" explores the complex decision to turn to medication for mental health struggles and the uncertainty and fear that come with it. It highlights the impact of society and external pressures on this decision, while advocating for self-care and finding solutions that work for yourself.

I'm unwell, thanks for asking
Acknowledging her own emotional struggles while also sarcastically addressing the lack of concern from those around her

Don't mind me 'cause I'm just passing by
Feeling as if she is invisible to those around her due to her emotional pain

In this life, been a while
Implying that she has been struggling for a long time and may feel tired from it

Thought that you forgot, but that's alright
Resigned to the idea that people may forget about her or not realize that she is struggling

How've you been? Glad to hear it
Asking about another person's well-being while also implying that her own well-being is not good

Just one question if you can bear it
Asking for confirmation that the other person is willing to listen to her and her emotional struggles

Do you ever miss me, too?
Expressing a sense of longing for connection and validation from others, while feeling forgotten or neglected at the same time

'Cause I spend my days still thinking of you
Implying that she is still attached to a past relationship or friendship and is struggling to move on

Should I take the pill to numb the pain?
Considering medication as a way to cope with emotional pain and asking for validation or advice from others

Change the chemicals inside my brain
Acknowledging the science behind medication and its ability to alter one's mental state

I worry I won't be the same
Feeling apprehensive about taking medication and how it may change who she is

But I guess that that's the point
Considering that changing who she is may be necessary to alleviate her emotional pain

Can you medicate a broken heart?
Asking whether medication can heal her emotional pain or if it is beyond the reach of science

Make your tragedies a work of art
Considering the idea that pain and tragedy can be turned into something creative, and perhaps even beautiful

Build your walls up just to rip them apart
Protecting herself emotionally by distancing herself from others, only to end up hurting herself further by breaking down those walls

Is this the way to fix this or is this a quick fix?
Questioning whether medication or any other quick solution can really heal her emotional pain or if it is just a temporary solution

I really couldn't say
Admitting uncertainty about what will actually help her heal her emotional pain

Doctor's smile, kill me with kindness
Acknowledging how medical professionals can seem nice and comforting, perhaps masking the true side effects and difficulties of medication

And don't ask about the side effects
Feeling that medical professionals are not completely transparent about the potential side effects and long-term consequences of medication

Swallow hard, kills sadness with science
Taking medication in order to try to alleviate emotional pain through science rather than personal strength or other methods

But the aftermath might make you sick
Acknowledging that there may be negative consequences and side effects of medication that may make her feel even worse after taking it

They say give yourself a break
Implying that others may suggest taking a break from her struggles or from her own thoughts and emotions

They tell me to medicate
Acknowledging that others may suggest medication as a way to ease her emotional pain

I don't wanna medicate
Ultimately deciding that she does not want to depend on medication to cope with her emotional pain and would rather try other methods or work through it herself

Oh, medicate it away
An acknowledgement that medication may seem like an easy solution to emotional pain, but there are potential negative consequences and it may not truly heal the pain

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