Lyric discussion by foreverdrone 

Cover art for Mica lyrics by Mission of Burma

used to think it was a bit odd, for such a raucous song to include an eloquent plea for silence.

now it makes sense. going through withdrawal is like the worst flu you ever had, to the tenth power. one of the more common symptoms is being oversensitive to light, sound and other stimuli. (ever had a hangover or a migraine?)

except this is (typically) only one of the nasty things your body is doing to you. plus you have cravings: which is mostly a deep physiological thing, but also because the drug would make the sickness go away. finally there's the knowledge you've brought all this suffering on yourself, by your own stupid behavior.

none of this is intended to sound judgmental. having experienced it myself, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.