Pure Narcotic Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Mindsafire 

Cover art for Pure Narcotic lyrics by Porcupine Tree

amatterofgrace: SPOT on, I think. I feel it. If it's not about that, it sure as hell is for me...

You keep me waiting (waiting on her) You keep me alone in a room full of friends (he feels alone without her) You keep me hating (himself, everything) You keep me listening to the Bends (depressing music)

No amount of pointless days (pointless without her) Can make this go away (it'll never be fixed without her)

You have me on my knees (straightforward) You have me listless and deranged (he's losing his mind) You have me in your pocket (he knows he's at her mercy) You have me distant and estranged (distant and estranged)

No narcotics in my brain Can make this go away (meds aren't going to help)

I'm sorry that, I'm sorry that I'm not like you (is he really?) I worry that I don't act the way you'd like me to (insecurity)

You find me wanting (indeed) You find me bloodless but inspired (doesn't want to let go) You find me out (he's a let-down) You find me hallucinating fire (honestly makes NO sense to me...)

No narcotics in my brain Can make this go away

Have we ever been here before? (yes) Running headlong at the floor (going nowhere with an argument) Leave me dreaming on a railway track (she leaves him) Wrap me up and send me back (rejection)