"Take Pills" is the fourth and final single to be released by

Panda Bear The giant panda (''Ailuropoda melanoleuca''), also known as the panda bear (or simply the panda), is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterised by its bold black-and-white coat and rotund body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes use ...

from his 2007 album

Person Pitch ''Person Pitch'' is the third solo album by American recording artist Noah Lennox under his alias Panda Bear, released on March 20, 2007, by Paw Tracks. Departing stylistically from his prior work as both a member of Animal Collective and a solo a ...

. The 7″ single was released by

Paw Tracks Paw Tracks (formerly known as Soccer Stars until 2000, then Animal until 2003) was an independent record label based in Washington, D.C. At first only records by Animal Collective were released on the label, but since 2004 it has also released ...

, in limited quantity of 1,000 copies. While the title of this single may appear to be an advocation of

recreational drug use Recreational drug use indicates the use of one or more psychoactive drugs to induce an altered state of consciousness either for pleasure or for some other casual purpose or pastime by modifying the perceptions and emotions of the user. When a ...

, "Take Pills" explores both the musician's appreciation and personal struggles with

antidepressants Antidepressants are a class of medication used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, chronic pain conditions, and to help manage addictions. Common side-effects of antidepressants include dry mouth, weight gain, dizziness, heada ...

. The B-side, entitled “Bonfire of the Vanities," is a non-album track, which was recorded in September 2004 at the Galeria Zé dos Bois in Portugal.

Track listing

# "Take Pills" # "Bonfire of the Vanities"

References

{{Panda Bear 2007 songs Songs about drugs