Sick as a Dog
A Struggle Unveiled: Brad Sucks' 'Sick as a Dog' Reveals the Human Paradox
Lyrics
Taken out and beaten down and
Taken out and beaten down: The speaker feels defeated and mistreated.
Covered up and down with cement
Covered up and down with cement: The speaker is metaphorically buried or restrained, possibly by societal expectations or pressures.
Sayin' hello on the down low
Sayin' hello on the down low: The speaker is greeting others discreetly or in a low-key manner.
Religions and guns and ammo
Religions and guns and ammo: Reference to divisive elements in society, such as religious differences and the presence of weapons.
In my mind I made my mind up
In my mind I made my mind up: The speaker has come to a decision within their thoughts.
I don't mean to take your time up
I don't mean to take your time up: The speaker apologizes for taking someone's time.
In my heart I know the real trick
In my heart I know the real trick: Despite external appearances, the speaker understands the true nature of a situation.
Baby I know that you make me sick
Baby I know that you make me sick: The speaker acknowledges that someone or something is causing them distress or discomfort.
Sick as a dog
Sick as a dog: Reiterating the feeling of being extremely unwell or troubled.
Don't get me wrong
Don't get me wrong: The speaker emphasizes that there's a nuance or clarification to be made.
But I'm sick as a dog
But I'm sick as a dog: Despite any potential misunderstanding, the speaker is still experiencing significant distress.
Got a fever she believe her
Got a fever she believe her: A metaphorical illness, possibly referencing emotional turmoil.
Medicine makes people evil
Medicine makes people evil: The cure or solution to a problem may have negative consequences.
Taking lessons smith and wesson
Taking lessons smith and wesson: Possibly referring to learning from the destructive power of firearms.
Messin' up with people's heads and
Messin' up with people's heads and: Interference or manipulation with others' thoughts or emotions.
When my heart takes a turn to dress yourself the worst
When my heart takes a turn to dress yourself the worst: A self-destructive tendency when the speaker's emotions take a negative turn.
Maybe I can find a friend that don't know exactly where it hurts
Maybe I can find a friend that don't know exactly where it hurts: Seeking solace in a friend who may not fully understand the speaker's pain.
But I just try try try to be the best animal I can
But I just try try try to be the best animal I can: Despite difficulties, the speaker strives to be the best version of themselves.
Baby doll enemies and birds and bees and then I turn back again
Baby doll enemies and birds and bees and then I turn back again: A mix of relationships and natural elements, possibly representing the complexities of life.
And I'm sick
And I'm sick: Reiterating the overall feeling of illness or distress.
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