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Woke Up This Morning
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What kind of animal smokes marijuana at his own confirmation?
To the victor belongs the spoils
Why don't you get the fuck out of here before I shove your quotations book up your fat fucking ass?
At night they hit us
Why can't this family just get along? (Some people don't wanna)
When you're bleeding the guy you don't squeeze him dry right away
Contrarily, you let him do his bidding suavely
I wish the Lord would take me now
I think it's time you start to seriously consider salads
There has to be consequences and there will be I hear ya, okay?
Let's just not overplay our hand
'Cause if she finds out that we're powerless we're fucked
Federal marshalls are so ar up my ass I can taste Brill cream
What is that? (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Should read Tomato Sauce for Your Ass, it's the Italian version
Do you think making hamburger out of me would make you feel better?
Mother of Christ, is this a woman thing?
You ask me how I'm feeling, I tell you how I'm feeling
And now you're gonna torture me with it
Leave the fucking cheese there, alright? I love fucking cheese at my feet
I stick motherfucking provolone in my socks at night
So they smell like your sister's crotch in the morning
I want you to write that letter (are you threatening me?)
Threat- what threatening? I brought you a ricotta pie and a high school transcript
So you can write a letter of recommendation for my little daughter to Georgetown
You didn't go to Hell, you went to Purgatory, my friend
You let him hold a gun to your head during sex? I thought you were a feminist
Usually, he takes the clip out

What kind of animal smokes marijuana at his own confirmation?
What did you do with him? (We buried him)
On a hill (oh) overlooking a little river with pinecones all around (you did?)
C'mon Janice what the fuck? What do you care what we did with him?
(You ever wanted to talk) this is who dad is, my friends don't judge me
And fuck them if they do, I'll cut them off
They're dropping like fucking flies (it's all that charcoal broiled meet you people ate)
Nobody told us 'til the 80's
You know what Tony? Maybe you should explore your own behavior
Maybe you pass out because you're guilty over something
Maybe the fact that you stick your dick into anything with a pulse
You ever thought of exploring that as a root cause?
I'm worried about my father, he can't do this, he's been retired for seven years
What's this we're in, the navy?

What kind of animal smokes marijuana at his own confirmation?
Well, spare me your concern, alright?
And spare me your attitude too or maybe you forgot dads little strip mall
On route seventeen was zoned residential until Tony made a phone call
(How was it?) It was pretty good, they had PlayStation 2 right in the hotel room
That was the sum total of the trip to your nation's capital?
Your son broke into the school Friday night and vandalized the swimming pool
How do you vandalize the swimming pool?
Sorry, I forgot it's Mr. Sensitivity who doesn't have any problems of his own
Carm, you uh, depressed?
I figure in the division of labor around here that's your job
The boss of this family told you you're gonna be Santa Claus
You're Santa Claus, so shut the fuck up about it
The fucking lawyer was finally able to demonstrate I don't pose a flight risk
Flight risk, I've been farting into the same sofa cushion for the last eighteen months
Based on what you've just told me it's all predicated on a lie
Predicated on my ass, what's the difference?
What struck me most was that she didn't mince words
Between brain and mouth, there was no interlocutor
The world is a jungle and if you want my advice, Anthony
Don't expect happiness, you won't get it, people let you down
And I'm not naming any names but in the end, you die in your own arms
(You mean, alone?) It's all a big nothing, what makes you think you're special?

You woke up this morning
Got yourself a gun
Your mama always said you'd be the chosen one

She said, you're one in a million, you've got to burn to shine
But you were born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes

And you woke up this morning
All that love had gone
Your papa never told you about right and wrong

But you're, but you're looking good, baby
I believe you're feeling fine, shame about it
Born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes

So sing it now
(Woke up this morning)
Got a blue moon, got a blue moon in your eyes, yeah
(Woke up this morning)

Listen, you woke up this morning
The world turned upside down
Lord above, thing's ain't been the same since the blues walked into our town
But you're, but you're one in a million, 'cause you've got that shotgun shine
Shame about it, born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes, yeah

Woke up this morning
Got yourself a gun (woke up this morning)
Got yourself a gun
Got yourself a gun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alabama 3's song Woke Up This Morning speak of a dysfunctional family, with mentions of drug use, violence, and crime. The opening line, "What kind of animal smokes marijuana at his own confirmation?" paints a picture of a rebellious and unconventional individual who doesn't conform to societal norms. The song talks about a family who can't seem to get along, and the notion of consequences and repercussions for one's actions is brought up. There is also a sense of nihilism and hopelessness, with lines like "It's all a big nothing, what makes you think you're special?" reflecting a lack of faith in humanity and the world at large.


The reference to "Got yourself a gun" in the chorus seems to imply that the singer of the song is a violent criminal, or at the very least, someone who is not adverse to using weapons to get what they want. The lyrics are delivered in a deadpan, matter-of-fact tone, which only serves to heighten the sense of darkness and despair that permeates the song.


Overall, the lyrics of Woke Up This Morning are bleak and gritty, painting a picture of a world where moral ambiguity reigns supreme and people are left to fend for themselves in a harsh and unforgiving environment.


Line by Line Meaning

What kind of animal smokes marijuana at his own confirmation?
Who would engage in illicit drug use during such a significant religious event?


To the victor belongs the spoils
The winner deserves the rewards of their triumph


Why don't you get the fuck out of here before I shove your quotations book up your fat fucking ass?
Leave immediately before I forcefully insert your book of cliched sayings into your rear end


At night they hit us
During dark times, we face struggles and hardships


Why can't this family just get along? (Some people don't wanna)
Why can't we resolve our conflicts and find harmony? (Some individuals are resistant to reconciliation)


When you're bleeding the guy you don't squeeze him dry right away
When exploiting someone, one must not immediately drain all their resources


Contrarily, you let him do his bidding suavely
Instead, allow them to carry out their actions with finesse


I wish the Lord would take me now
I desire to depart from this world and be taken by the divine


I think it's time you start to seriously consider salads
It's about time you contemplate consuming healthier food choices


There has to be consequences and there will be I hear ya, okay?
There must be repercussions, and rest assured, they will occur, do you understand?


Let's just not overplay our hand
We should avoid pushing our advantages too far


Cause if she finds out that we're powerless we're fucked
Because if she discovers that we lack control, we are in serious trouble


Federal marshalls are so far up my ass I can taste Brill cream
Government agents are closely monitoring and scrutinizing my actions


What is that? (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
What is that? (A collection of comforting stories and advice)


Should read Tomato Sauce for Your Ass, it's the Italian version
It should be called a different title that relates to Italian culture and cuisine


Do you think making hamburger out of me would make you feel better?
Do you believe that causing harm to me would bring you satisfaction?


Mother of Christ, is this a woman thing?
Good heavens, is this behavior specifically associated with women?


You ask me how I'm feeling, I tell you how I'm feeling
When you inquire about my emotions, I honestly express them


And now you're gonna torture me with it
And now you're going to exacerbate my distress


Leave the fucking cheese there, alright? I love fucking cheese at my feet
Leave the cheese in place, alright? I thoroughly enjoy having cheese by my feet


I stick motherfucking provolone in my socks at night
I place delicious provolone cheese in my socks during the evening


So they smell like your sister's crotch in the morning
So they have the fragrance reminiscent of your sister's genital area in the morning


I want you to write that letter (are you threatening me?)
I expect you to compose that letter (are you attempting to intimidate me?)


Threat- what threatening? I brought you a ricotta pie and a high school transcript
A threat? No, not a threat. I have brought you a ricotta pie and a transcript from a high school


So you can write a letter of recommendation for my little daughter to Georgetown
In order for you to compose a letter endorsing my daughter's admission to Georgetown University


You didn't go to Hell, you went to Purgatory, my friend
You didn't experience damnation, you endured an intermediate state of purification, my friend


You let him hold a gun to your head during sex? I thought you were a feminist
You allow him to hold a firearm against your skull during sexual activity? I assumed you advocated for gender equality


Usually, he takes the clip out
Typically, he removes the ammunition magazine from the firearm


What did you do with him? (We buried him)
What did you do with him? (We interred him in the ground)


On a hill (oh) overlooking a little river with pinecones all around (you did?)
On an elevated terrain (oh) providing a view of a small waterway surrounded by pinecones (you actually accomplished this)?


C'mon Janice what the fuck? What do you care what we did with him?
Come on, Janice, what the hell? Why do you even care about our actions with his body?


(You ever wanted to talk) this is who dad is, my friends don't judge me
(You ever wanted to discuss) this is the type of person our father is, my acquaintances do not criticize me


And fuck them if they do, I'll cut them off
And disregard them if they do, I will sever ties with them


They're dropping like fucking flies (it's all that charcoal broiled meat you people ate)
They are dying rapidly (it's due to the excessive consumption of charred grilled meat that you all enjoyed)


Nobody told us 'til the 80's
No one informed us until the 1980s


You know what Tony? Maybe you should explore your own behavior
You know what, Tony? Perhaps you should examine your own actions


Maybe you pass out because you're guilty over something
Maybe you lose consciousness because you harbor a sense of guilt


Maybe the fact that you stick your dick into anything with a pulse
Perhaps the act of engaging in sexual activity with anyone possessing a heartbeat


You ever thought of exploring that as a root cause?
Have you ever considered investigating that as the underlying reason?


I'm worried about my father, he can't do this, he's been retired for seven years
I am concerned about my father, he is incapable of handling this, he has not been working for seven years


What's this we're in, the navy?
What situation have we found ourselves in, the military?


Well, spare me your concern, alright?
Please refrain from expressing your worry towards me, understood?


And spare me your attitude too or maybe you forgot dad's little strip mall
Also, save me from your disrespectful behavior or perhaps you have forgotten about dad's small shopping center


On route seventeen was zoned residential until Tony made a phone call
On the seventeenth highway, it was designated for housing until Tony intervened with a phone call


How was it? It was pretty good, they had PlayStation 2 right in the hotel room
How was it? It was quite enjoyable, they had a PlayStation 2 console directly in the hotel room


That was the sum total of the trip to your nation's capital?
That was the entire experience during your visit to the capital of our country?


Your son broke into the school Friday night and vandalized the swimming pool
Your son illegally entered the school on Friday night and caused damage to the swimming pool


How do you vandalize the swimming pool?
What did he do to cause damage to the swimming pool?


Sorry, I forgot it's Mr. Sensitivity who doesn't have any problems of his own
Apologies, I neglected to remember that it is Mr. Sensitivity who does not face any difficulties himself


Carm, you uh, depressed?
Carm, are you feeling down or experiencing depression?


I figure in the division of labor around here that's your job
I believe that in the distribution of tasks within this household, that is your responsibility


The boss of this family told you you're gonna be Santa Claus
The leader of this family informed you that you will act as Santa Claus


You're Santa Claus, so shut the fuck up about it
You are Santa Claus, therefore cease discussing it


The fucking lawyer was finally able to demonstrate I don't pose a flight risk
The lawyer, despite being abrasive, was ultimately successful in proving that I am not likely to flee


Flight risk, I've been farting into the same sofa cushion for the last eighteen months
Flight risk? I have been passing gas onto the exact same sofa cushion for the past eighteen months


Based on what you've just told me it's all predicated on a lie
Considering the information you have just provided, it is all founded on deception


Predicated on my ass, what's the difference?
Predicated on my rear end, what distinction does it make?


What struck me most was that she didn't mince words
What stood out to me was her straightforwardness and lack of sugarcoating


Between brain and mouth, there was no interlocutor
There was no intermediary between her thoughts and spoken words


The world is a jungle and if you want my advice, Anthony
The world is a chaotic and dangerous place, and if you desire my guidance, Anthony


Don't expect happiness, you won't get it, people let you down
Do not anticipate happiness, for it will evade you, as people will inevitably disappoint you


And I'm not naming any names but in the end, you die in your own arms
And although I won't mention anyone specifically, ultimately, you pass away alone


You mean, alone? It's all a big nothing, what makes you think you're special?
Did you mean alone? Life itself is meaningless, so why do you believe you are unique?


You woke up this morning
You awakened from sleep this morning


Got yourself a gun
Acquired a firearm for yourself


Your mama always said you'd be the chosen one
Your mother always said you would be destined for greatness


She said, you're one in a million, you've got to burn to shine
She said that you are extremely rare, and in order to succeed, you must endure hardships


But you were born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes
However, you entered this world with unfortunate circumstances and a sense of melancholy


And you woke up this morning
And you woke up from sleep this morning


All that love had gone
All of the love had disappeared


Your papa never told you about right and wrong
Your father never taught you about morality


But you're, but you're looking good, baby
However, you are physically attractive, my dear


I believe you're feeling fine, shame about it
I presume you are in good health, although it is unfortunate


Born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes
Born with unfortunate circumstances and a sense of sadness in your eyes


So sing it now
So sing it now


(Woke up this morning)
(Awakened from sleep this morning)


Got a blue moon, got a blue moon in your eyes, yeah
Have a sense of sadness, have a sense of sadness in your eyes, yes


(Woke up this morning)
(Awakened from sleep this morning)


Listen, you woke up this morning
Listen, you woke up from sleep this morning


The world turned upside down
The world drastically changed


Lord above, things ain't been the same since the blues walked into our town
Goodness, things have not been the same since the blues music genre arrived in our community


But you're, but you're one in a million, 'cause you've got that shotgun shine
However, you are truly unique because you possess an undeniable confidence


Shame about it, born under a bad sign with a blue moon in your eyes, yeah
It is unfortunate, born with unfavorable circumstances and a sense of sadness in your eyes, yes


Woke up this morning
Awakened from sleep this morning


Got yourself a gun (woke up this morning)
Acquired a firearm for yourself (awakened from sleep this morning)


Got yourself a gun
Acquired a firearm for yourself




Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Jake Black, Chester Burnett, Simon Edwards, Piers Watson Marsh, Robert Spragg

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Comments from YouTube:

@sash0047

I played this while cooking omelette. Now its gabagool

@miloradjanjic4660

nice :)

@karmapolice247

Gabagool? Ova here!

@federico93R

Capocollo in italiano

@Heatenings

I played this song to my goldfish and now it's a shark.

@giokakhiani

I live in New Jersey. I play this song every time I come out of Holland Tunnel from the City

@richardrossi2030

Frigging hilarious

@willmurrow

Lol brilliant!

@icheko2498

A loan shark:)!

@chrisglover2697

You blind fish was a gold shark 🩈

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