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Handshake Drugs
Wilco
I was chewin' gum for something to do
The blinds were being pulled down on the dew
Inside, out of love, what a laugh
I was looking for you
Saxophones started blowing me down
I was buried in sound
Taxicabs were driving me around
To the handshake drugs I bought downtown
To the handshake drugs I bought downtown
They were translated poorly, I felt like a clown
I looked like someone I used to know
I felt alright
And if I ever was myself
I wasn't that night
Oh it's okay for you to say
What you want from me
I believe that's the only
Way for me to be, exactly
What you want me to be
Oh it's okay for you to say
What you want from me
I believe that's the only
Way for me to be
Exactly what you want me to be
Oh I was chewin' gum for something to do
The blinds were being pulled down on the dew
Inside, out of love, what a laugh
I was looking for you
Saxophones started blowin' me down
I was buried in sound
The taxicabs were driving me around
To the handshake drugs I bought downtown
To the handshake drugs I bought downtown
Oh it's okay for you to say
What you want from me
I believe that's the only
Way for me to be
Exactly what do you want me to be?
Exactly what do you want me to be?
Felt like a clown
They were translating poorly
I looked like someone
I used to know
And if I ever was myself,
I wasn't that night
Exactly what do you want me to be?
Exactly what do you want me to be?
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Handshake Drugs by Wilco explores themes of addiction, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in modern life. The lyrics depict a journey through the narrator's struggles with drug use, their impact on relationships, and the quest for self-discovery. The song paints a vivid picture of urban life, filled with a sense of aimlessness and introspection. Poignant moments in the song include the narrator's reflections on fleeting connections and the lingering presence of addiction. The chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of these struggles, highlighting the difficulty in breaking free from destructive habits.
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