Narcotic

YouNotUs's song 'Narcotic' delves into the complex and often tumultuous relationship between addiction and personal connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with their dependency, using metaphors and imagery to convey the emotional and psychological turmoil that accompanies such struggles. The opening lines, 'So you face it with a smile / There is no need to cry,' suggest a facade of strength and resilience, masking deeper issues beneath the surface. The mention of recalling names and dates hints at the fleeting nature of relationships affected by addiction, where moments of clarity are often overshadowed by the haze of substance use.

The chorus, 'I never took my bill against my will / There was a void I had to fill,' speaks to the inevitability and compulsion of addiction. The 'void' represents an emotional or psychological gap that the individual attempts to fill with substances, highlighting the desperation and helplessness that often accompany addiction. The line 'The only road I know is curved / But I keep walking straight ahead' symbolizes the constant struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy and direction despite the unpredictable and winding path of addiction.

The song's imagery becomes more intense with references to 'liquid wax' and 'naked thrills of flesh and skin,' which evoke the seductive and consuming nature of addiction. The repeated lines 'Narcotic mind of lazed, Mary-Jane / And I called your name / Like an addicted to cocaine' draw a direct parallel between the person and the substances, blurring the lines between love and dependency. The final refrain, 'I don't mind it, I think so / I will let you go,' suggests a reluctant acceptance and a desire to break free, yet the repetition indicates the difficulty of truly letting go. 'Narcotic' is a poignant exploration of the allure and struggle of addiction, capturing the emotional highs and lows with raw honesty and evocative language.