Discover the story of the song > Medicine Bottle – red house painters

The song is about the protagonist sharing his life and misery with his partner and fearing for his safety, but his partner reassures him that it's all in his head and encourages him to live life instead of hiding in the bedroom. They reminisce about their past and the protagonist struggles with loneliness and the fear of losing his partner. He compares her to medicine, something that he needs to hold onto but not too tightly for fear of losing the thrill it gives him. Ultimately, he doesn't want to live without her.