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October 12th, 2010 by MikeIs there a song that really helped you get through the Quitting Adderall process? Or even just a song that hits home for you as it relates to Adderall? Post your song in the comments and I’ll add it to the list!
Also: You can vote songs up/down.
Save Me by Shinedown
"Someone save me if you will, and take away all these pills And please just save me, if you can From the blasphemy in my wasteland …I can hardly remember The look of my own eyes How could I love this A life so dishonest It made me compromise"
Amphetamine by Everclear
"She’s perfect in a fucked up way that all the magazines seem to wanna glorify these days / She looks like a teenage anthem she looks like she used to be happy with the girl inside."
New World Man by Rush
"He’s got a problem with his poisons. But you know he’ll find a cure. He is cleaning up his system. To keep his nature pure...He’s old enough to know what’s right. But young enough not to choose it. Wise enough to win the world. But fool enough to lose it."
Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
"She’s got her jaws now locked down in a smile but nothing is alright / I want something else to get me through this semi-charmed kind of life"
Hurt by Johnny Cash
"If I could start again a million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way"
I Feel Fantastic by Jonathan Coulton
"I get up early when the sleeping pill wakes me I take a wake up pill and fill with energy...Work is anything but quiet these days I try to medicate my concentration haze I can feel the day unfold in front of me"
Fake It by Seether
"Who’s to know if your soul will fade at all The one you sold to fool the world You lost your self-esteem along the way Good god you’re coming up with reasons Good god you’re dragging it out Good god it’s the changing of the seasons I feel so raped So fol"
Mess of Me by Switchfoot
"I’ve made a mess of me. I wanna get back the rest of me. I’ve made a mess of me. I wanna spend the rest of my life alive!"
Coma White by Marilyn Manson
"A pill to make you numb A pill to make you dumb A pill to make you anybody else But all the drugs in this world Wont save her from herself"
One Pill by Nya Jade
"One pill, just to kill the pain and its / One pill, to make you feel sane and its / One pill for a cheap thrill and its all downhill"
Remedy by Seether
"Frail, the skin is dry and pale, the pain will never fail And so we go back to the remedy Flip the wings that get you high, just leave them where they lie And tell yourself, “you’ll be the death of me”"
Stonehearted Man by Anthony Green
"They say what doesn’t kill the soul will make it harder. But you can’t be a stone hearted man. This isn’t just a waste of time. Addictions made me smarter. But you can’t be high all the time."
Hey Mike, I just bought this CD by an artist named Anthony Green. He’s been in a number of projects/bands but this is a solo album. The song Stone Hearted Man really caught my attention. He’s openly admitted to being a former meth user so I instantly knew what this song was about when I heard it. It’s more about keeping positive in/throughout/after recovery from addiction, but it really struck a note in me. Not sure if this is an appropriate song here but I figure it could help some people in some way!
I know you spent your money to see
What you hear on CD
They say what doesn’t kill the soul will make it harder
But you can’t be a stone hearted man
This isn’t just a waste of time
Addictions made me smarter
But you can’t be high all the time
Do you realize why you apologize?
Well it’s not your fault, cause were all fucked up
And do you really think that it’s worth it, to be all worried about time?
“Cause I know what you want
I think I know, I think I know what you want
I know you spent your money to see
What you hear on CD
They say what doesn’t kill the soul will make it harder
But you can’t be a stone hearted man
This isn’t just a waste of time
Addictions made me stronger
But you can’t be stoned all the time
Do you realize why you apologize?
Well it’s not your fault, cause we’re all fucked up
And do you really think that it’s worth it, to be all worried about time?
Worried about time?
Cause I know what you want
I think I know, I think I know what you want
I think I, I think I know, I think I know what you want, what you want”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2bepHy8Pj8 (the song if anyone wants to check it out)
Hey Chris,
Nice find. Added to the list!
I have three songs to add!!!
“Amphetamine” by Everclear (“She’s perfect in a fucked up way that all the magazines seem to wanna glorify these days / She looks like a teenage anthem she looks like she used to be happy with the girl inside’)
“Semi-Charmed Life” by Third Eye Blind (“She’s got her jaws now locked down in a smile but nothing is alright / I want something else to get me through this semi-charmed kind of life”)
“One Pill” by Nya Jade (“One pill, just to kill the pain and its / One pill, to make you feel sane and its / One pill for a cheap thrill and its all downhill”)
The lyrics to all these songs are perfect and have really helped me out. I actually saw Third Eye Blind in concert on December 31st, the day I took my last pill, so that song has extra special meaning to me!
You can also see on YouTube the full video for One Pill, shot around San Francisco. Its a very positive, uplifting song, with no angst, unlike most drug songs haha
You got it, Cosmikitten! I’ve added them all to the list. I really liked “One Pill”.
Hey Mike I love the site. Every time I hear “Stinkfist” by Tool I feel like it describes the life of an adderall junkie PERFECTLY
Something has to change.
Undeniable dilemma.
Boredom’s not a burden
Anyone should bear.
Constant over stimulation numbs me
But I would not want you
Any other way.
Just not enough.
I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I said,
I don’t want it.
I just need it.
To breathe, to feel, to know I’m alive.
Finger deep within the borderline.
Show me that you love me and that we belong together.
Relax, turn around and take my hand.
I can help you change
Tired moments into pleasure.
Say the word and we’ll be
Well upon our way.
Blend and balance
Pain and comfort
Deep within you
‘Till you will not want me any other way.
But not enough.
I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I said,
I don’t want it.
I just need it.
To breathe, to feel, to know I’m alive.
Knuckle deep inside the borderline.
This may hurt a little but it’s something you’ll get used to.
Relax. Turn away.
Something kinda sad about
The way that things have come to be.
Desensitized to everything.
What became of subtlety?
How can this mean anything to me?
If I really don’t feel anything at all?
I’ll keep digging
Till I feel something.
Elbow deep inside the borderline.
Show me that you love me and that we belong together.
Shoulder deep within the borderline.
Relax,
Turn around and take my hand.
This song says the truth. It’s sad how many people struggle with these problems everyday. The middle and toward the end describe what we all go through
Everyone’s At It
I don’t know much but I know this for certain
That is the sun poking its head round the curtain
Please can we leave I’d like to go to bed now
Its not just the sun that is hurting my head now
I’m not trying to say that I’m smelling of roses
But when will we tire of putting shit up our noses
I don’t like staying up
Staying up past the sunlight
It’s meant to be fun and this just doesn’t feel right
Why can’t we all all just be honest
Admit to ourselves that everyone’s on it
From grown politicians to young adolescents
Prescribing themselves antidepressants
How can we start to tackle the problem
If you don’t put your hands up and admit that you’re on them
The kids are in danger they’re all getting habits
Cause from what I can see everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
I get involved but I’m not advocating
Got an opinion yeah you’re well up for slating
See you’ve got a prescription and that makes it legal
Now I find the excuses overwhelmingly feeble
You go to the doctor you need pills for sleeping
Well if you can convince him then I guess that’s not cheating
So your daughter’s depressed well get her straight on the Prozac
But little do you know she already takes crack
Why can’t we all all just be honest
Admit to ourselves that everyone’s on it
From grown politicians to young adolescents
Prescribing themselves antidepressants
How can we start to tackle the problem
If you don’t put your hands up and admit that you’re on them
The kids are in danger they’re all getting habits
Cause from what I can see everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Why can’t we all all just be honest
Admit to ourselves that everyone’s on it
From grown politicians to young adolescents
Prescribing themselves antidepressants
How can we start to tackle the problem
If you don’t put your hands up and admit that you’re on them
The kids are in danger they’re all getting habits
Cause from what I can see everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
Everyone’s at it
i AM A SINGER SONGWRITER…MY MOST REQUESTED ADDERALL TUNE(WHETHER THEY KNOW IT OR NOT IS CALLED “FASTERBOY”
BOY U RUN SO FAST…
BOY UR GOIN NOWHERE…
U’LL COME IN LAST IF U EVEN PLACE AT ALL…
CONSTANT STIMULATION…CREATES A LIMITATION…
INSTANT GRATIFICATION IS ALL YOU’VE EVER KNOWM…
KISS, SWALLOW, FUCK, KILL EVERYHING YOU SEE…
WHY U ALWAYS GOTTA B SO MUCH FASTER?
(PART OF FASTERBOY OFF MY NEW CD “A FALSE SENSE OF WELL BEING”)
eminem’s “not afraid” is a good one
…
Cause I ain’t playin’ around
There’s a game called circle and I don’t know how
I’m way too up to back down
But I think I’m still tryna figure this crap out
Thought I had it mapped out but I guess I didn’t
This fucking black cloud still follow’s me around
But it’s time to exercise these demons
These motherfuckers are doing jumping jacks now!
And I just can’t keep living this way
So starting today, I’m breaking out of this cage
I’m standing up, Imma face my demons
I’m manning up, Imma hold my ground
I’ve had enough, now I’m so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now…
Cause I’m raising the bar, I shoot for the moon
But I’m too busy gazing at stars, I feel amazing and…
I’m not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We’ll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you’re not alone
Holla if you feel that you’ve been down the same road
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC1NR7AL_9s
this is a song for adderall’s very distant, crazy cousin in the amphetamine family
I started taking Adderall a few months ago, not planning to quit although this website is amazing and a couple times while reading the mirror like posts i was like “damn does it really worth it” ?! And you know what?! I really do not wanna have another thing to worry and over-think and fucking my brain up every night so !! worth it or not the future will show!! for now its what makes me tick what makes me fun what makes me socialize easier what makes me not forgetting the name of the girl i just hit on what keeps my mind occupied what gives the actual motivation to achieve the things that i want WHEN i want them, and well i prefer a fast life that actually is ALIVE to its every extent. Yes maybe fake maybe its just a pill but cmmon now!! ill do what we humans do best ill lie to myself – ill give an excuse to myself and to u. In this planet/world/country/community/neighborhood/house/room… Whos to say what is fake and what is not whos to say if its soul and character or just brain chemicals and sex drive.Thus for the time im not gonna bother my little speedy brain with guilt for making it work better whatever the consequences! I live now here this moment and want to take advantage of it to its fullest! and ” if my life is MINE then what shouldn’t I do” as the lyrics of the song that I want to post say! Btw Ive only been in the USA 1 year now. From all the countries of the world that i could go to the reason i choose the states is cause im a challenge addict!! life where i come from is easy its happy (not for me but for most ppl)you dont see 18year olds with real issues or brain disorders for that matter! What for most ppl is happiness-simplicity for me is ultimate boredom!! And so here is my song (I will completely understand if u dont post my comment just post the song pls)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we_czU9sJ3g&ob=av2n
Lyrics
tremble
They’re gonna eat me alive
If I stumble
They’re gonna eat me alive
Can you hear my heart
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
Help I’m alive
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
Hard to be soft
Tough to be tender
Come take my pulse the pace is on a runaway train
Help I’m alive
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
If we’re still alive
My regrets are few
If my life is mine
What shouldn’t I do?
I get wherever I’m going
I get whatever I need
While my blood’s still flowing
And my heart’s still
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
Help I’m alive
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
Hard to be soft
Tough to be tender
Come take my pulse the pace is on a runaway train
Help I’m alive
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
If we’re still alive
My regrets are few
If my life is mine
What shouldn’t I do?
I get wherever I’m going
I get whatever I need
While my blood’s still flowing
And my heart’s still
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
Beating like a hammer
Help I’m alive
My heart keeps beating like a hammer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgndOV_ogHg
you was only swearing yesterday
you want to win the world away
but now you got nothin to say.
boy… you’re getting out of hand
you got to make a stand
so put the [coke] away
boy… you got to do the show
got to let the people know
you got the strength to stay
I can see you run
i can see you hide
but your heart is aching
lost in a dream
of what might have been
you’re the guy
you’re the #1
and your knees are shaking.
stand and deliver
in an endless dream.
“Tomorrow” by Chris Young
When I was driving a couple months ago and heard this song, I started bawling because I related it to my almost 10 year addiction to Adderall. It’s obviously a love song… but if you are a true Adderall addict – that wants so deeply to quit – then you might relate to it like I did…
“Tomorrow, I’m gonna leave here
I’m gonna let you go and walk away
Like every day I said I would
And tomorrow, I’m gonna listen
To that voice of reason inside my head
Telling me that we’re no good
But tonight I’m gonna give in one last time
Rock you strong in these arms of mine
Forget all the regrets that are bound to follow
Cause we’re like fire and gasoline
I’m no good for you
You’re no good for me
We only bring each other tears and sorrow
But tonight, I’m gonna love you like there’s no tomorrow
Tomorrow, I’ll be stronger
I’m not gonna break down and call you up
When my heart cries out for you
And tomorrow, you won’t believe it,
But when I pass your house,
I won’t stop no matter how bad I want to.
Baby when we’re good, You know we’re great
But there’s too much bad for us to think
That there’s anything worth trying to save
Tomorrow, I’m gonna leave here.
I’m gonna let you go and walk away like every day I said I would.”
@Christie – That’s a great song. I’ll get it added asap! I think it’s definitely a relatable song.
You Don’t Have to Move that Mountain
Nickel Creek
“You don’t have to move that mountain
Just help me Lord to climb it
You don’t have to move that stumblin’ block
Just show me the way around it
We must climb a great high mountain
To reach God’s gracious kingdom
In His words you’ll find the strength
If you will just believe them
You don’t have to move that mountain
Just help me Lord to climb it
You don’t have to move that stumblin’ block
Just show me the way around it
Well, the way is filled with pitfalls
And sometimes we may falter
You can have His grace, my friend
On your knees down at the altar
You don’t have to move that mountain
Just help me Lord to climb it
You don’t have to move that stumblin’ block”
Also, your list of songs (in my opinon) contains quite a few sad, downer type songs…how about some that make you want to dance and feel happy? Although the lyrics may not be happy, the tempo and pace of these songs may make you want to dance…the beauty of music….:)
Here’s a few more that I’d reccomend::
Right in Tune-Railroad Earth
Ain’t Wasting Time No More- The Allman Brothers
Getting Better- The Beatles
Long As I Can See The Light- Creedence Clearwater Revival
Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been
Reliant K
I watched the proverbial sunrise
Coming up over the Pacific and
You might think I’m losing my mind,
But I will shy away from the specifics…
’cause I don’t want you to know where I am
’cause then you’ll see my heart
In the saddest state it’s ever been.
This is no place to try and live my life.
[Pre-Chorus]
Stop right there. That’s exactly where I lost it.
See that line. Well I never should have crossed it.
Stop right there. Well I never should have said
That it’s the very moment that
I wish that I could take back.
[Chorus]
I’m sorry for the person I became.
I’m sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I’m ready to be sure I never become that way again
’cause who I am hates who I’ve been.
Who I am hates who I’ve been.
I talk to absolutely no one.
Couldn’t keep to myself enough.
And the things bottled inside have finally begun
To create so much pressure that I’ll soon blow up.
I heard the reverberating footsteps
Synching up to the beating of my heart,
And I was positive that unless I got myself together,
I would watch me fall apart.
And I can’t let that happen again
’cause then you’ll see my heart
In the saddest state it’s ever been.
This is no place to try and live my life.
[Pre-Chorus x2]
[Chorus]
Who I am hates who I’ve been
And who I am will take the second chance you gave me.
Who I am hates who I’ve been
’cause who I’ve been only ever made me…
So sorry for the person I became.
So sorry that it took so long for me to change.
I’m ready to be sure I never become that way again
’cause who I am hates who I’ve been.
Who I am hates who I’ve been.
Amazin’ by Aerosmith is a GREAT recovery song.
I kept the right ones out
And let the wrong ones in
Had an angel of mercy
To see me through all my sin
There were times in my life
When I was goin insane
Tryin’ to walk through the pain
When I lost my grip
And I hit the floor
I thought I could leave
But I couldn’t get out the door
I was so sick and tired
Of livin’ a lie
I was wishin’ that I would die
Its amazing
With the blink of an eye
I finally saw the light
Its amazing
That when the moment arrives
You know you’ll be alright
Its amazing
And I’m sayin’ a prayer
For the desperate hearts tonight
That one last shots a permanent vacation
And how high can you fly with broken wings
Lifes a journey not a destination
And I just can’t tell just what tomorrow brings
You have to learn to crawl
Before you learn to walk
But I just couldn’t listen
To all that righteous talk
I was out on the street
Tryin to survive
Scratchin to stay alive
Its amazing
With the blink of an eye
I finally saw the light
Its amazing
That when the moment arrives
You know you’ll be alright
Its amazing
And I’m sayin’ a prayer
For the desperate hearts tonight
The drugs don’t work -Ben Harper
I like The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars…because it makes me feel okay to be lazy, and I feel very lazy sometimes off of adderall…
Another good quitting adderall song – The Pills Won’t Help You Now by the Chemical Brothers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NbnD4EMKcA&feature=related