Lyrics
Codeine, my habit's
Codeine is a substance of habitual use.
If I die from sippin', don't forget me
Expressing a potential consequence of the speaker's codeine consumption, with a plea not to be forgotten.
On the phone with no one special
The speaker is on the phone with someone not particularly special or significant.
Just the devil, he gon' tempt me
The speaker acknowledges the influence of negative forces (symbolized by the devil) tempting them.
Look me in my eyes and tell me
A request for honesty and a challenge to assert that pain is temporary when looking into the speaker's eyes.
That pain only temporary
Questioning the belief that pain is only temporary.
I guess time will tell
Expressing uncertainty about the passage of time and its effect on the speaker's pain.
But I ain't cracked a smile since January
Not having smiled since January, indicating a prolonged period of emotional distress.
Drownin' drownin', oh
The speaker is metaphorically drowning, overwhelmed by challenges or emotions.
I'm back on this floor once again
Returning to a low point or a state of despair.
This bottle my only friend drownin'
The speaker finds solace in a bottle during difficult times.
Drownin', oh
Reiteration of the speaker feeling overwhelmed and drowning.
I'm back on this floor once again
Repeating the return to a challenging or distressing situation.
This bottle my only friend
Reiterating the reliance on alcohol (bottle) during tough times.
Candle lights surround me
The setting includes candle lights, possibly symbolizing a somber or reflective atmosphere.
I've been on one since you found me
Being in a heightened emotional state since someone found the speaker.
Tell me pain is temporary
Seeking reassurance that pain is temporary, possibly from someone absent since February.
Ain't seen you since February
Expressing a lapse in time since the speaker last saw someone.
I took you in my home
The speaker provided shelter to someone in need.
When you were in vulnerable places
Describing the vulnerable state of the person taken in.
And that's not how you replace this
Highlighting that the vulnerability of the taken-in person is not a suitable replacement for someone else.
That's why drownin'
Repeating the theme of drowning, suggesting a continuous struggle or emotional turmoil.
Drownin', oh
Reiterating the metaphor of drowning, emphasizing the intensity of the emotional struggle.
I'm back on this floor once again
Returning to a low point or a state of despair.
This bottle my only friend drownin'
The speaker finds comfort in a bottle during difficult times, echoing earlier sentiments.
Drownin', oh
Repetition of the feeling of being overwhelmed and drowning.
I'm back on this floor once again
Repeating the return to a challenging or distressing situation.
This bottle my only friend
Reiterating the reliance on alcohol (bottle) during tough times.
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