Lyric discussion by boomerstyle 

Cover art for Explode lyrics by Cardigans, The

sounds like she is talking about a friend who has a drug addiction and is offering to help them kick the habit. she even reassures them that things will work out (We'll pay them double Not to look at you for a while)... now here is where i get a little torn, is she talking about a significant other or a friend?

And you rely on What you get high on And you last just as long as it serves you

"you last"...sexually or personality wise?