I Am A Scientist

I think this song is not so much about substance abuse as it is about being seriously addicted to something. And in Robert Pollard's case, I believe he is talking about being addicted to Rock n Roll music and to writing songs. Pollard has show over time that if nothing else he is addicted to songwriting. It's as if he needs to write new songs to stay alive. His addiction and need to constantly write new songs is "bottomless" and it's the only thing in his life that can set him free. He's an "incurable" but through this songwriting process Pollard figures out who he is. He "unlocks" his mind and all of his thoughts are released. The "prescriptions" Pollard is filling are songs for you and I to listen to and enjoy to help ease our painful lives.

I'm not sure anyone in modern music is as prolific or has written more songs than Pollard (" nothing else behaves like me"). And although not all of his songs hit the mark, I'm not sure anyone has written more great songs than Robert Pollard.