A Shot in the Arm Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The ashtray says you were up all night
When you went to bed with your darkest mind
Your pillow wept and covered your eyes
And you finally slept while the sun caught fire
You've changed
[Verse 2]
We fell in love in the key of C
We walked along down by the sea
You followed me down the neck to D
And fell again into the sea
You've changed
Oh, you've changed
[Bridge]
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
The ashtray says you were up all night
When you went to bed with your darkest mind
Your pillow wept and covered your eyes
And you finally slept while the sun caught fire
You've changed
[Verse 2]
We fell in love in the key of C
We walked along down by the sea
You followed me down the neck to D
And fell again into the sea
You've changed
Oh, you've changed
[Bridge]
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Maybe all I need is a shot in the arm
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
Something in my veins bloodier than blood
[Verse 3]
The ashtray says you were up all night
When you went to bed with your darkest mind
You've changed
Oh, you've changed
[Outro]
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be any more
The ashtray says you were up all night
When you went to bed with your darkest mind
You've changed
Oh, you've changed
[Outro]
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be anymore
What you once were isn't what you want to be any more
About
Genius Annotation
“A Shot in the Arm” is quintessential Wilco. A fervent rocker that builds to a cathartic climax, stocked with a guitar analogy and a reoccurring accusation that “you’ve changed.”
The song’s title has a dual meaning. Metaphorically, it’s a euphemism for improving at something. Literally and equally possible in context of the song is that it means an injection of drugs, such as heroin.
This is one of the two singles Wilco released from Summerteeth, along with “Can’t Stand It”.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 2.She’s a Jar
- 3.A Shot in the Arm
- 9.Via Chicago
- 10.ELT
- 11.My Darling
- 13.Summer Teeth
- 14.In a Future Age
- 16.Candyfloss
Credits
Produced By
Written By
Mixing Engineer
Synthesizer
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Mastering Engineer
12 String Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Vocals
Drums
Keyboards
Piano
Lap Steel Guitar
Bass
Timpani
Recorded At
Pedernales Recording Studio (Spicewood, Texas)
Release Date
June 28, 1999
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