| Young the Giant – Cough Syrup Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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"The writer of this song is saying that he's trying to find ways to "feel" happy, but he's still really depressed on the inside. His coping mechanism is only temporary until it "comes down" and he feels his true depression again." See, you're completely ignoring the fact that drugs themselves are a coping mechanism. His "coping mechanism" could very well be the cough syrup. That doesn't mean he's promoting cough syrup abuse, and it isn't a ridiculous to assume that this song refers to cough syrup abuse. Everything you just described in this post fits EXACTLY with the theory that this song is about drug abuse due to depression. You're right, he is talking about a harsh reality, but don't assume that because this song is serious that it can't be about drugs/drug abuse. Drugs are a very serious thing. |
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