Pill Cosby
Colorful Escapades: A Tale of Self-Medication
Lyrics
Some hate me but can't find a reason
Some people dislike me without a clear reason.
I get no love
Feeling unloved or lacking support.
They talk like they mean it but really I know they've soft
People pretend to be sincere, but the speaker sees through their insincerity and perceives their soft nature.
When off pills the voices get distant I'm better off
When not on pills, the speaker feels distant from the negative voices and believes they are better off.
Don't have friends I have pills
The speaker relies on pills rather than friends for support.
can't find me but I'm not lost
Despite being hard to find, the speaker is not lost.
I pop one I pop 2 I pop 3 can't get enough
The speaker consumes pills in increasing quantities, possibly to cope with emotional pain or for recreational purposes.
A blue pill a pink pill a green pill
Reference to different colored pills, possibly representing various drugs.
I'm colored up
The speaker feels "colored up," suggesting an altered state of mind due to drug use.
I pop 4 I pop 5 I pop 6 don't think I'll stop
The speaker continues to consume pills without intending to stop.
Don't keep money on me cause it would just turn to drugs
Avoids keeping money, as it may lead to drug purchases.
I take till my vision is blurry can't see my hands
The speaker consumes pills until their vision is impaired.
If I'm popping green pills it's 15's don't fuck with xans
Specific mention of green pills (15s), cautioning against other substances like xans (Xanax).
Still I don't judge people because I don't know their pain
The speaker refrains from judging others due to not knowing their pain.
Won't find me in steeple because I can't give up half
Avoids places of worship (steeple) as they can't give up half, possibly indicating inner struggles.
Can't feel my feet but that's okay
Losing physical sensation, but the speaker finds it acceptable.
I think that I'm better off this way
Believes they are better off in their current state.
I let things go that means your safe
Letting go of things for the safety of others.
It helps me clear up my headspace
Pills help the speaker clear their headspace, potentially indicating a form of self-medication.
I pop one I pop 2 I pop 3 can't get enough
Continuation of the pattern of increasing pill consumption.
A blue pill a pink pill a green pill
Reiteration of different colored pills and feeling "colored up."
I'm colored up
The speaker feels altered or influenced by the pills.
I pop 4 I pop 5 I pop 6 don't think I'll stop
Expresses an intent to continue consuming pills without restraint.
Don't keep money on me cause it would just turn to drugs
Avoidance of keeping money to prevent spending on drugs.
I pop one I pop 2 I pop 3 can't get enough
Repetition of the pattern of increasing pill consumption.
A blue pill a pink pill a green pill
Reiteration of different colored pills and feeling "colored up."
I'm colored up
The speaker feels altered or influenced by the pills.
I pop 4 I pop 5 I pop 6 don't think I'll stop
Expresses an intent to continue consuming pills without restraint.
Don't keep money on me cause it would just turn to drugs
Avoidance of keeping money to prevent spending on drugs.
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