Discover the story of the song > Heroin – the tiger lillies

The song is about a protagonist who believes that in order to become successful, they need to take heroin and have a tragic life. They suggest cutting their wrists, going to rehab, and even contemplating suicide as part of their strategy for fame. The lyrics also touch on the protagonist's mistreatment in childhood, and their belief that their father beats them. They believe that sex, drugs, and networking are the keys to success, and that taking heroin is the ultimate solution to winning.