Lyric discussion by Tyrone Bigguns 

Cover art for The Cutter lyrics by Echo and the Bunnymen

Its "sellotape." Its a brand name.

As someone who grew up on echo, this song to me, critics, ect. was regarded as containing several drug references. I don't think they are completely at odds with OneTwo's thoughts, but to ignore them probably isn't right either. Brewing alternatives, bottom drawer could easily be references to drugs. Conquering myself...anyone who has tripped to hard can understand this, etc.