SRXT Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Walking in the countryside
It seems that the winds have stopped
I took down the posters from my wall
Left letters for you all
I remember moments of happiness
Endless summer, acoustic guitars
Being a man made me coarse
When I wanted to be delicate
[Bridge]
I called up Eugene
Told him I was drowning
I called up Eugene
Told him I was drowning
[Verse 2]
Like a castaway on a warm ocean
Waiting for a purpose to rise
They say it's not becoming
For a boy my age
If you want to know what makes me sad
Well it's hope, the endurance of faith
A battle that lasts a lifetime
A fight that never ends
Walking in the countryside
It seems that the winds have stopped
I took down the posters from my wall
Left letters for you all
I remember moments of happiness
Endless summer, acoustic guitars
Being a man made me coarse
When I wanted to be delicate
[Bridge]
I called up Eugene
Told him I was drowning
I called up Eugene
Told him I was drowning
[Verse 2]
Like a castaway on a warm ocean
Waiting for a purpose to rise
They say it's not becoming
For a boy my age
If you want to know what makes me sad
Well it's hope, the endurance of faith
A battle that lasts a lifetime
A fight that never ends
About
Genius Annotation
“SRXT” is the last song from A Weekend in the City and builds on a very light sound of glockenspiel and guitars before adding in drums and a crescendo.
The song itself is about depression and the feeling of suicide. According to Kele:
The song’s title refers to the word “seroxat” with all the vowels taken out. Seroxat is the trade name for the antidepressant drug paroxetine which is used to treat a multitude of things from post traumatic stress disorder to panic disorders and depression. In the UK paroxetine came under fire after being prescribed to many under-18s which caused extreme suicidal behaviors.
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Credits
Producer
Writers
Backing Vocals
Drums
Lead guitar
Bass
Glockenspiel
Rhythm Guitar
Vocals
Recorded At
Grouse Lodge, Ireland; The Garage, Kent, England; The Garden, London; Olympic, London; RAK, London; Mayfair, London
Release Date
January 24, 2007
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