I am a substance abuse clinician working in a methadone clinic with people dependent on opiates and I 100% agree with singmeasong. This song is about heroin. The fact that Lou Reed had a heroin addiction when this song was produce and the lyrics blatenly state what this song is about. I quote singmeasong:
"Problems left alone": the application to opiates is obvious.
"Weekenders on our own": Weekend warrior. Drugs distinct from the workday routine. Time to be completely free with no responsibilities.
"You just keep me hanging on". Drugs as a solace to get through all the BS.
The bittersweet mood is felt with mild guilt buried beneath the high and the knowledge that things won't stay so "perfect".
Well said. Not every song is about drugs but this one is definitely is.
I am a substance abuse clinician working in a methadone clinic with people dependent on opiates and I 100% agree with singmeasong. This song is about heroin. The fact that Lou Reed had a heroin addiction when this song was produce and the lyrics blatenly state what this song is about. I quote singmeasong: "Problems left alone": the application to opiates is obvious.
"Weekenders on our own": Weekend warrior. Drugs distinct from the workday routine. Time to be completely free with no responsibilities.
"You just keep me hanging on". Drugs as a solace to get through all the BS.
The bittersweet mood is felt with mild guilt buried beneath the high and the knowledge that things won't stay so "perfect". Well said. Not every song is about drugs but this one is definitely is.