Medicine

Bring Me the Horizon

About Medicine

"Medicine" is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Produced by the band's vocalist Oliver Sykes and keyboardist Jordan Fish, it is featured on the group's 2019 sixth studio album Amo. The track was released as the third single from the album on 3 January 2019.


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2019
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Some people are a lot like clouds, you know
(Clouds, you know, clouds, you know)
'Cause life's so much brighter when they go
You rained on my heart for far too long (Far too long)
Couldn't see the thunder for the storm
Because I cut my teeth and bit my tongue
'Till my mouth was dripping blood
But I never dished the dirt, just held my breath
While you dragged me through the mud
I don't know why I tried to save you 'cause
I can't save you from yourself
When all you give a shit about is everybody else

And you just can't quit, why don't you deal with it?
I think it's time to stop

You need a taste of your own medicine
'Cause I'm sick to death of swallowing
Watch me take the wheel like you, not feel like you
Act like nothing's real like you
So, I'm sorry for this
It might sting a bit

Some people are a lot like clouds, you know
(Clouds, you know, clouds, you know)
'Cause life's so much brighter when they go
And I spent too long in a place I don't belong
I couldn't see the thunder for the storm

But you won't admit, why don't you get a grip?
'Cause you can't keep going on and on and on and on like this
And you just can't quit, why don't you deal with it?
I think it's time to stop

You need a taste of your own medicine
'Cause I'm sick to death of swallowing
Watch me take the wheel like you, not feel like you
Act like nothing's real like you
So, I'm sorry for this
It might sting a bit

'Cause I cut my teeth and bit my tongue
'Till my mouth was dripping blood
But I never dished the dirt, just held my breath
While you dragged me through the mud
Yeah, I cut my teeth and bit my tongue
'Till my mouth was dripping blood
But I never dished the dirt, just held my breath
While you dragged me through the mud

And you just can't quit, why don't you deal with it?
I think it's time to stop

You need a taste of your own medicine
'Cause I'm sick to death of swallowing
Watch me take the wheel like you, not feel like you
Act like nothing's real like you
So, I'm sorry for this
It might sting a bit
Taste of your own medicine (Taste of your own medicine)
Yeah, I'm sick to death of swallowing (Sick to death, wow)
Watch me take the wheel like you, not feel like you
Act like nothing's real like you
So, I'm sorry for this
It might sting a bit

Some people are a lot like clouds, you know
(Clouds, you know, clouds, you know)
'Cause life's so much brighter when they go

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Bring Me the Horizon

Bring Me the Horizon are a British metal band from Sheffield, Yorkshire. Formed in 2004, the group consists of lead vocalist Oliver Sykes, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls. They are currently signed to RCA Records globally and Epitaph Records exclusively in the US. Their music has been said to be influenced diversely by grindcore, death metal and emo. While their earlier work is noted for its strong influence from American metalcore bands, they started to adopt a more eclectic style of metalcore in future releases. They have released three studio albums and one extended play. The band's name is derived from the final line of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, i… more »

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Written by: Jordan Fish, Lee Malia, Matthew Kean, Matthew Nicholls, Oliver Sykes

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Medicine" is no longer the heavy metal song that Bring Me the Horizon fans were used to. It's a pop-rock song showcasing a significant genre shift for the band.
Album Connection
The song "Medicine" is included in the sixth studio album of Bring Me The Horizon, titled "Amo" which was released in January 2019.
Chart Performance
"Medicine" saw great commercial success globally. It peaked at no. 16 on the UK Singles Chart and was also listed in Billboard's US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
Song Theme
It's about lead singer Oli Sykes's past relationship, highlighting the toxicity and the consequences that come along with it. Sykes uses the metaphor of medicine to express the pain and attempts to heal from the breakup.
Music Video
The music video for "Medicine" is a CGI masterpiece filled with various symbolism. It has a gruesome depiction of Oli Sykes that caused quite a stir among fans and critics.
Lyric Controversy
The lyrics stirred controversy due to the explicit portrayal of Sykes' feelings towards an ex-partner, likely referring to his ex-wife Hannah Snowdown.
Pop Transition
"Medicine" signaled Bring Me The Horizon’s complete transition to pop music, which was initially hinted at in their previous album "That's the Spirit."
Radio Debut
The song debuted on BBC Radio 1 on the 3rd of January 2019 and soon became a favourite among fans globally.
Certifications
"Medicine" was certified "Silver" by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) due to its outstanding sale records.
Song Writing
The song was co-written by Oli Sykes and Jordan Fish, another member of the band.
Critical Reception
While some longtime fans struggled with the band's change in genre, critics generally praised "Medicine" for its catchy chorus and Sykes's emotive lyrics.

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