There are a lot of songs written about substance addiction from the perspective of the addict. The Weight is about dealing with someone else's addiction. The strain it places on the relationship, the murky smile they have when they are stoned, the things that are stolen to fund the addiction, and the concern that the obsession could end in death.
Chalk FarM has several great songs with awesome lyrics.
There are a lot of songs written about substance addiction from the perspective of the addict. The Weight is about dealing with someone else's addiction. The strain it places on the relationship, the murky smile they have when they are stoned, the things that are stolen to fund the addiction, and the concern that the obsession could end in death.
Chalk FarM has several great songs with awesome lyrics.