The Perfect Drug

She said, “What would you like? What do you need?”

He replied, “A perfect drug at Godspeed.”

Dad left them early, so she didn’t learn

(About that) veiled force for which we all do yearn.

Now she’s hooked on a delusion from a TV ad pill,

Which gives no warmth, just a void to fill.

The perfect drug (the perfect drug) is love (is love).

Alcohol became his master

it choked memories of youth much faster.

Then, he married, but took it out on his wife.

Found AA, rebuilt a better life.

I flip on my TV and an ad appears.

The spokesman claims perfection in a pill.  Cue cheers!

Doubtful, I listen closely for side effects.

This drug may cause connection and intimate sex! 

It also warned of increased peace and joy,

Enhanced well-being, and nothing to annoy.

Their constant fighting bore a ripple effect:

Anxious children with a need to inject

Any opioid that came about.

Please go within or go without.

“Fletch” Fletcher – Drums

Ivan Gates – Bass & Narration

Vince Gates – Guitars

Brad McClellan – Lead Vocals

Georgia Mowers – Female Vocals