[Verse] In the operating room, I'm lying there Doctor's talking, but I don't hear a word My heart's in pieces, it's more than pain I need a fix, something to ease the strain [Chorus] Numbing the pain away (numbing the pain away) With every breath, I'm searching for a way Under the mask, my eyes start to close Anaesthesia takes me away [Verse 2] I've been hurt so bad, I'm broken down But in this moment, I'm not wearing that frown TheIV in my arm, a slow release I'm floating off, I find my peace [Chorus] Numbing the pain away (numbing the pain away) For a little while, I'm free from the dismay In this dreamlike state, I'm soaring high Anaesthesia, my temporary reply [Outro] So let the drugs do their work In this Motown melody, I'll find my solace Till I'm ready to face the truth Numbing the pain away, with my youth