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St. Vincent - Pills Lyrics

Hold on tight, pop culture astronauts! We're diving into the kaleidoscopic cosmos of St. Vincent's pharmaceutical escapade. This anthem is a sharp commentary on society's dependence on pills for every conceivable need—whether it's waking up, sleeping,… Read more

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Pills to wake, pills to sleep
Pills, pills, pills every day of the week
Pills to walk, pills to think
Pills, pills, pills for the family

I spent a year suspended in air
My mind on the gap, my head on the stairs
From healers to dealers and then back again
From guru to voodoo and voodoo to zen

Pills to wake, pills to sleep
Pills, pills, pills every day of the week
Pills to walk, pills to think
Pills, pills, pills for the family
Pills to grow, pills to shrink
Pills, pills, pills and a good stiff drink
Pills to fuck, pills to eat
Pills, pills, pills down the kitchen sink

I'm behind the wheel
I'm leavin' your state
I can't even swim in these waves I made
From the bath to the drain, and the plane to the stage
To the bed, to give head, to the money I made

Pills to wake, pills to sleep
Pills, pills, pills every day of the week
Pills to walk, pills to think
Pills, pills, pills for the family
Pills to grow, pills to shrink
Pills, pills, pills and a good stiff drink
Pills to fuck, pills to eat
Pills, pills, pills down the kitchen sink

I heard the tales, fortune and blame
Tigers and wolves defanged by fame
From the chains to the reins to the vein
To the brain, anyway there's a day
And I'll pay it in pain

Pills to wake, pills to sleep
Pills, pills, pills every day of the week
Pills to walk, pills to think
Pills, pills, pills for the family
Pills to grow, pills to shrink
Pills, pills, pills and a good stiff drink
Pills to fuck, pills to eat
Pills, pills, pills down the kitchen sink

Pills to wake, pills to sleep
Pills, pills, pills every day of the week
Pills to walk, pills to think
Pills, pills, pills for the family
Pills to grow, pills to shrink
Pills, pills, pills and a good stiff drink
Pills to fuck, pills to eat
Pills, pills, pills down the kitchen sink

Pills to wake, pills to sleep
Pills, pills, pills every day of the week
Pills to walk, pills to think
Pills, pills, pills for the family
Pills to grow, pills to shrink
Pills, pills, pills and a good stiff drink
Pills to fuck, pills to eat
Pills, pills, pills down the kitchen sink

Come all you villains, come one and all
Come all you killers, come join the war
Come all you wasted, wretched, and scorned
Come on and face it, come join the war
Come climb the rafters, come out to space
Come for the answers, throw them away
Come kiss me stupid, come kiss me sore
Come find me standin' under the wall
Come all you killers, come out to play
Everyone you know will all go away
Come all you wasting, wretched, and scorned
Come watch me standin' under the wall
Come all you children, come out to play
Everyone you love will all go away, hey, hey

Writer(s): Annie Clark, Jack Antonoff, Mark Anthony Spears
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Pills?

Hold on tight, pop culture astronauts! We're diving into the kaleidoscopic cosmos of St. Vincent's pharmaceutical escapade. This anthem is a sharp commentary on society's dependence on pills for every conceivable need—whether it's waking up, sleeping, thinking, or even feeling. From a year suspended in existential limbo to grappling with fame's double-edged sword, our protagonist navigates a whirlpool of medication and its underlying emptiness. The chorus is an ironic incantation, highlighting how pills have become a surrogate for life's genuine experiences. Ultimately, "Pills" uncovers the absurdity and tragedy of our quest for quick fixes in a pill-popping utopia, offering a vivid, satirical glimpse into a world that's one prescription away from losing its soul.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who provided backup vocals for the song 'Pills'?

    Model and actress Cara Delevingne, who had dated St. Vincent (Annie Clark) before their split in 2016, provided backup vocals for the song 'Pills'. She is credited as Kid Monkey in the album credits.

  2. What inspired St. Vincent to write 'Pills'?

    'Pills' was inspired by St. Vincent's personal experience with medication. She mentioned taking a sleeping pill due to jet lag and spontaneously coming up with the lyrics, which reflect on both her own story and broader issues like capitalism's impact on mental health and the opioid crisis.

  3. Which notable musicians contributed to 'Pills'?

    'Pills' features contributions from several notable musicians including Jenny Lewis on additional vocals, Kamasi Washington on saxophone, and drum programming by Sounwave, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar.

  4. What tours were associated with promoting the album Masseduction?

    'Masseduction', which includes the single 'Pills', was promoted through two different tours: The Fear the Future Tour where St. Vincent performed solo to prerecorded tracks in theatres, and the I Am a Lot Like You! Tour where she performed with her band mostly at festivals around the world.

  5. Where was 'Pills' recorded?

    'Pills' was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan, Rough Consumer Studio in Brooklyn, and Compound Fracture in Los Angeles. The album was produced by Annie Clark (St. Vincent) along with Jack Antonoff.

  6. What themes does 'Masseduction', the album containing 'Pills', focus on?

    'Masseduction' focuses on themes of power, sex, drugs, sadness, imperiled relationships, and death. According to Annie Clark (St. Vincent), each record she makes has an archetype; for Masseduction it is very first person and reflects her life experiences.

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