Cough Syrup

Young the Giant

About Cough Syrup

"Cough Syrup" is a song by American alternative rock band Young the Giant from their eponymous debut album. It was composed when the band was named The Jakes, and first appeared on their 2008 EP Shake My Hand. Released by Young The Giant as a single in 2011, the song peaked at number three on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.


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2011
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Life's too short to even care at all oh
I'm losing my mind losing my mind losing control
These fishes in the sea they're staring at me oh oh oh oh oh oh
A wet world aches for a beat of a drum, oh

If I could find a way to see this straight, I'd run away
To some fortune that I, I should have found by now
I'm waiting for this cough syrup to come down, come down

Life's too short to even care at all oh
I'm coming up now coming up now out of the blue oh
These zombies in the park they're looking for my heart oh oh oh oh
A dark world aches for a splash of the sun oh oh

If I could find a way to see this straight, I'd run away
To some fortune that I, I should have found by now

And so I run to the things they said could restore me
Restore life the way it should be
I'm waiting for this cough syrup to come down

Life's too short to even care at all oh
I'm losing my mind losing my mind losing control

If I could find a way to see this straight, I'd run away
To some fortune that I, I should have found by now

And so I run to the things they said could restore me
Restore life the way it should be
I'm  waiting for this cough syrup to come down

One more spoon of cough syrup now whoa
One more spoon of cough syrup now whoa

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Young the Giant

Young the Giant is an American indie rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004. The band's line-up is Sameer Gadhia (lead vocals), Jacob Tilley (guitar), Eric Cannata (guitar), Payam Doostzadeh (bass guitar), and François Comtois (drums). Formerly known as The Jakes, Young the Giant was signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and released its eponymous debut album in 2010. The band's first two singles, "My Body" and "Cough Syrup", reached the top five of the US Alternative Songs chart. more »

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Written by: Ehson Hashemian, Eric Cannata, Francois Comtois, Sameer Gadhia, Jacob Tilly

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Band History
"Cough Syrup" is a song by American rock band Young the Giant. The band is composed of Sameer Gadhia on lead vocals, Jacob Tilley on guitar, Payam Doostzadeh on bass, Francois Comtois on drums, and Eric Cannata on guitar.
Original Release
The song "Cough Syrup" was originally accessible as part of the band's 'Shake My Hand' EP, which they released when they were still known as "The Jakes" in 2008.
Album Inclusion
The song was again released on Young the Giant's eponymous debut album in 2010. Its official release date was 21 June 2011 as the album's second single.
Billboard Charts
"Cough Syrup" reached number 3 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 2 on the Billboard Rock songs chart.
Music Video
The official music video for "Cough Syrup" was released on June 21, 2011, directed by Petro. It notably features a synchronized swimmer drowning in a pool, symbolizing a struggle and subsequent surrender to a suffocating environment.
Musical Style
The song is noted for its fusion of indie rock and alternative rock genres. Its melodies are melancholy with a hook-laden chorus, and Gadhia's vocals further contributed to its unique appeal.
Live Performances
"Cough Syrup" was performed by Young the Giant on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2011, receiving positive feedback.
Pop Culture
The success of "Cough Syrup" led to its feature in several television shows and movies, including episodes of "Glee," "The Vampire Diaries," and the film "It's Kind Of A Funny Story."
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics have been interpreted as expressing a struggle to break free from the monotony of life and pursue individual passion and creativity.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists, which includes a notable rendition by Melanie Martinez, a participant of The Voice, during the third season.
International Success
"Cough Syrup" also achieved international success, charting within the top 50 in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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