Lyrics of
Give Me Novacaine

Give Me Novacaine by Green Day discusses the quest for relief from pain and mental anxiety, serving as a metaphor for emotional numbing during hard times. Featured on the 2004 American Idiot album, it represents both social and personal critiques.

Take away the sensation inside
Bittersweet migraine in my head
It's like a throbbing toothache of the mind
I can't take this feeling any more

Drain the pressure from the swelling
This sensation's overwhelming
Give me a long kiss goodnight
and everything will be alright
Tell me that I won't feel a thing
So give me novacaine

Out of body and out of mind
Kiss the demons out of my dreams
I get the funny feeling that's alright
Jimmy says it's better than air
N.C.

Drain the pressure from the swelling
This sensation's overwhelming
Give me a long kiss goodnight
and everything will be alright
Tell me that I won't feel a thing
So give me novacaine Oh novacaine


Drain the pressure from the swelling
This sensation's overwhelming
Give me a long kiss goodnight
and everything will be alright
Tell me Jimmy I won't feel a thing
So give me novacaine