Gonna See My Friend Lyrics
I think this song is great O-:
I think its about gettin rid of an addiction
I see it as a song about suicide in a sense similar to Randy Robinson at the end of the film 'The Wrestler'. He's basically disillusioned with life or his life or something that's consumed it and he just wants to go out on his own terms. The friend I think is a friend, family member or hero who has passed, hence 'going to see' them and the suicide theory
I agree with Pickles. I actually believe the entire album is about battling drug addiction. The beginning of the album has more of a chaotic sound to it bbecomes more peaceful as it goes on.
I think this song is the addict wrestling with the idea of sobering up. He says he want to shake this thing--addiction--but also that he is sick of everything and wants to make it go away, says he wants to give up, and then says he wants an overhau. I think "my friend" is either a metaphor for his drug or a euphemism for his dealer.