Doctor Morphine
Sweet Dreams and the Allure of Doctor Morphine: Deciphering Aske Skat's Psychedelic Tale
Lyrics
Sweet Doctor Morphine
Addressing a figure or concept named "Doctor Morphine," possibly referring to the drug morphine.
Where are you going tonight
Asking about the destination or intentions of Doctor Morphine for the night.
When I finish talking
Upon completing a conversation, before being taken by Doctor Morphine.
Before you take me
Before being taken by Doctor Morphine, implying a desire for its effects.
Take me
Repeated desire to be taken by Doctor Morphine, possibly for relief or escape.
To sleep
Desire to fall asleep, possibly induced by Doctor Morphine.
It's just like gold and silver
Comparing Doctor Morphine's value to gold and silver, feeling inferior in comparison.
But you are worth so much more than me
Expressing that Doctor Morphine holds more worth than the speaker.
So please don't wake me up dreaming
Requesting not to be awakened from the dreamlike state induced by Doctor Morphine.
Sweet Doctor
Reiterating the address to Doctor Morphine, emphasizing its sweetness.
Morphine
Repetition of the name "Morphine," emphasizing its significance.
Dream
Associating Doctor Morphine with the idea of dreaming, possibly alluding to altered consciousness or a surreal state.
Oh here it comes
An anticipation of something imminent or approaching.
It's fucking up on my supply
Feeling a disturbance or interference with the speaker's supply of something, potentially referring to the drug.
There's only one way out of this trip
Implying that there's only one way to escape or conclude this experience, possibly referring to reaching a peak or conclusion of the drug-induced trip.
Getting higher
Repetition emphasizing the continuous escalation or intensification of the experience.
And higher
-And higher
-You are out riding the horse now
Describing someone as being on the drug metaphorically (riding the horse), despite a lack of safety precautions.
But it ain't saddled up
Metaphorically stating that the situation or experience isn't properly managed or controlled.
I just can't stop thinking safety
Constant concern or thoughts about safety even in the midst of the drug-induced experience.
Sweet doctor
Reiteration of addressing Doctor Morphine with a sweet adjective, connecting it to dreams.
Sweet dreams
Linking Doctor Morphine again to the concept of sweet dreams or a desirable state.
Oh here it comes
Repeating the anticipation of something impending or approaching.
It's fucking up on my supply
Expressing interference or disturbance with the speaker's supply, similar to earlier lines.
There's only one way out of this trip
Reiterating the idea that there's only one way to conclude or escape this experience.
Getting higher
Repeating the escalation or intensification of the experience.
And higher
-And higher
-
Comment