Rx
Theory of a Deadman
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Wake up to a cloudy day Dark rolls in and it starts to rain Staring out to the cage-like walls Time goes by and the shadows crawl Crushin' candy crushin' pills Got no job, mom pays my bills Textin' ex's get my fill Sweatin' bullets, Netflix-chills World's out there singin' the blues Twenty more dead on the evening news Think to myself "really, what's the use?" I'm just like you, I was born to lose Why oh why can't you just fix me? When all I want's to feel numb But the medication's all done Why oh why does God hate me? When all I want's to get high And forget this so-called life I am so freakin' bored Nothin' to do today I guess I'll sit around and medicate (medicate) I am so freakin' bored Nothing to do today I guess I'll sit around and medicate (medicate) Can't wait to feel better than I ever will Attack that shit like a kid on Benadryl Chase it down with a hopeful smile Hate myself, if I can go for miles They say family's all you need Someone to trust can help you breathe Inhale that drug, but you start to choke You follow the outs of an inside joke Why oh why can't you just fix me? When all I want's to feel numb But the medication's all done Why oh why does God hate me? 'Cause I've seen enough of it, heard enough of it, felt enough of it Had enough of it! I am so freakin' bored Nothing to do today I guess I'll sit around and medicate (medicate) I am so freakin' bored Nothing to do today I guess I'll sit around and medicate Medicate Medicate Medicate Medicate Superman is a hero But only when his mind is clear though He needs that fix like the rest of us So he's got no fear when he saves that bus All the stars in the Hollywood Hills Snapchat live while they pop them pills All those flavors of the rainbow Too bad that shit don't work though Your friends are high right now Your parents are high right now That hot chick's high right now That cop is high right now The president's high right now Your priest is high right now Everyone's high as f*ck right now And no one's ever coming down I am so freakin' bored Nothing to do today I guess I'll sit around and medicate (medicate) I am so freakin' bored Nothing to do today I guess I'll sit around and medicate Medicate Medicate Medicate Medicate I medicate
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Written by: DAVID BRENNER, DEAN BACK, JOSEPH DANDENEAU, TYLER CONNOLLY
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Rx" is a song by Canadian rock band Theory of a Deadman, released in 2017 as the lead single from their sixth studio album, "Wake Up Call."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in November 2017. It was the band's third single to achieve this feat.
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Inspiration"Rx" was inspired by the opioid epidemic in North America, particularly in the United States. Its primary focus is on prescription drug abuse.
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LyricsThe song takes a hard look at the pharmaceutical industry, with lyrics expressing frustration at its perceived role in promoting the overuse of prescription medication. It is noteworthy for its frank and direct treatment of this issue.
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SongwritingThe song was penned by Tyler Connolly, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist. He, along with the other members, have often written songs centered around personal and social issues.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Rx" portrays a heartbreaking story of a woman's downward spiral into drug addiction, reflecting the tragic reality that inspired the song.
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Acoustic VersionBesides the original, an acoustic version of "Rx" was also released, offering a stripped-down, raw interpretation of the track.
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Genre Blend"Rx" is known for mixing classic Theory of a Deadman rock elements with softer, more melodic pink-pop influences. This departure marked a new musical direction for the band.
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Praise and CriticismThe song was praised for addressing the serious issue of drug abuse. However, some critics felt that its message was oversimplified and that it didn’t examine the complexity of addiction in depth.
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Impact"Rx" was successful not just in terms of chart performance, but also in stimulating dialogue about the opioid crisis. It became a cultural touchpoint pushing for awareness and change.
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