Medicine

Broods' song 'Medicine' delves into the emotional turmoil and eventual healing that comes with letting go of a significant relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist's struggle to move on, using metaphors and imagery to convey the depth of their pain. The opening lines, 'Take me to the other side / Cause my hands are as cold as ice,' suggest a desire to escape the numbness and coldness that has taken over their life. The 'heart-shaped hole' in their chest symbolizes the void left by the absence of their loved one, while the repetition of 'it's the only way' emphasizes the inevitability of moving forward as the sole path to healing.

The chorus, 'You're my strong / I can't compete,' highlights the power dynamics in the relationship, where the protagonist feels overshadowed and unable to match the strength of their partner. This imbalance leaves them feeling trapped, as indicated by the lines 'I'll never free / And I'll never be free.' The use of the word 'breeze' to describe their partner's influence suggests a gentle yet pervasive presence that the protagonist finds difficult to escape. The song captures the internal conflict of wanting to break free while being held back by lingering emotions and memories.

As the song progresses, the protagonist begins to contemplate life without their partner, wondering what they will find when they have 'nothing left to lose.' This introspection marks a turning point, where they start to envision a future beyond the relationship. The line 'Without the sample side of you / To leave me patient mind' suggests that the protagonist is beginning to understand that their partner's influence was both a comfort and a constraint. The song concludes with a sense of unresolved tension, as the protagonist acknowledges that they may never fully escape the emotional grip of their past relationship, but they are nonetheless moving forward, seeking their own form of 'medicine' to heal their wounds.