Noah Kahan Addresses Fan Misinterpretations of Lyrics: ‘Please Don’t Stop Your Medication’

Noah Kahan clarifies lyrics about medication in new interview. Fans misread song lines, prompting call for medical advice.

Editorial Desk

October 2, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Singer Noah Kahan is addressing confusion among fans over a lyric from his hit song, urging them not to stop their prescribed medication.

The 29-year-old artist, known for his emotionally raw music and open discussions about mental health, recently spoke with Billboard about the line in his track “End of August,” where he sings, The minute that September hits, I’m going off my medicine. He clarified that this was not an endorsement of discontinuing treatment but rather a reflection of his own journey with antidepressants.

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Kahan explained that when he wrote the lyric, he was hopeful that by the end of August, he might be able to reduce his medication. However, he emphasized that he remains on his antidepressant, Lexapro, and strongly advises others not to discontinue their prescriptions without consulting a healthcare professional. He added humor to the message, joking, “Listen to that doctor on TikTok, not me.”

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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