The song "Meds & Beds" by Austin Jones is about the struggle of dealing with mental illness and the use of medication to cope with the pain. The lyrics describe feeling lost and hopeless while reminiscing about the past, and turning to drugs as a means of escape. Austin Jones sings about the familiar pain of mental illness and how it can lead one to an unfamiliar and isolating place. He questions whether others would understand the complexity of his struggles and possibly think he was crazy for seeking medication to help him cope. Despite the darkness and disease of mental illness, the song acknowledges that there can still be beauty and hope. Austin Jones sings about the process of stabilizing one's sanity through medication and freeing oneself from the limitations of mental illness. Overall, "Meds & Beds" is a raw and honest portrayal of the challenges that come with mental illness and the need for understanding, support, and treatment to overcome it.
