Bring Me the Horizon released the new song “Lost” on Thursday (May 4). But some are questioning the single’s seeming anti-pharma message that, focusing on mental illness, hinges on a refrain that advances the “stupid medicine” is “not doin’ anything.”
“I’m seeing TikToks of girls filming themselves throw away their meds because of the lyrics to Lost,” one Reddit user posted in /r/BringMeTheHorizon. However, you should never discontinue any prescribed medication without first consulting with your doctor. Abruptly stopping a medication can lead to adverse health consequences, including withdrawal symptoms, relapse and other health complications.
Below, read the lyrics to Bring Me the Horizon’s “Lost,” hear the song and watch the music video.
“What the hell is fucking wrong with me?” BMTH’s Oli Sykes continues in the lyrics to “Lost.” “I guess there’s no remedy.” In another part, he sings, “I used to go to therapy / But the doctor tried to section me.”
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The American Medical Association (AMA) advises against discontinuing any prescribed medication without consulting your healthcare provider. The AMA encourages patients to engage in open communication with their doctors to understand why they have been prescribed the medication, the potential benefits and risks, and how to use it correctly.
Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns or questions about your medication, its side effects, or if you want to discontinue it. Your doctor can help you weigh the risks and benefits and provide guidance.
Concerned Response to BMTH’s “Lost”
“What the fuck,” someone responded in the same Reddit thread. “if I threw away my meds I’m taking I would more than likely kill myself with how bad my depression is. It’s ok to take meds and get help for yourself, don’t let these ‘trends’ turn off the idea of helping yourself and others.”
Another added, “As someone who struggles with anxiety and have refused medicine myself, I certainly wouldn’t advocate for that approach for everyone. … Also if someone does choose to get off meds they have to taper off carefully not cold turkey so this is scary.”
A listener on Twitter said the lyrics “hit different when you suffer from chronic illness.”
“Lost,” which was teased by the British rock band with various medical-themed images, is part of Bring Me the Horizon’s Post Human series. This summer, Bring Me the Horizon hit the road with Fall Out Boy. Get Bring Me the Horizon tickets here.
Bring Me the Horizon, “Lost” Lyrics (via Genius)
Watching Evangelion
With a big fat slug of ketamine
I lost the plot a little while ago
My dog just died, my friends hate me
I saw myself on MTV
And my ego is not my amigoOh, maybe I don’t belong on this planet
Red crescent moons all over my hands
It’s too much to take, I can’t understand it
Someone tell meWhy am I this way?
Stupid medicine, not doin’ anything
What the hell is fucking wrong with me?
I guess there’s no remedy
I’m so terribly lostImaginary enemies, suicidal tendеncies
Serotonin’s proper on its arsе
I used to go to therapy
But the doctor tried to section me
The next time that I open up to someone
Will be my autopsy becauseI don’t think I belong on this planet
Red crescent moons all over my hands
It’s too much to take, I can’t fucking stand it
Someone tell meAnd if I keep this up
I think I’m gonna break down
I think I’m gonna break through
I think I’m gonna break down
I think I’m gonna break down
Someone tell meWhy am I this way?
Stupid medicine, not doin’ anything
What the hell is fucking wrong with me?
I guess there’s no remedy
I’m so terribly lost
Why am I this way?
Stupid medicine, not doin’ anything
What the hell is fucking wrong with me?
I guess there’s no remedy
Own worst enemy
I’m so terribly lost
Bring Me the Horizon, “Lost”
Bring Me the Horizon, “Lost” (Video)
Reddit Thread
So, I’m seeing TikToks of girls filming themselves throw away their meds because of the lyrics to Lost.
by u/OceanCyclone in BringMeTheHorizon
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