Got the time when the sun goes up
We'll drink until we drop
My love for hundred brews
That soothes, the foot's been dropped
Not enough for the men on the walk
I drive and drink till I drop

No doubt about it
Can't live without it
No doubt about it
I can't live without it, alcohol
Alcohol

Why it's my destiny?
You get the beer
We get the time
You get the coke, gimme a line

No doubt about it
Can't live without it
No doubt about it
I can't live without it, alcohol

Got the time when the sun goes up
We'll drink until we drop
I drive and drink till I drop

You get the beer
We get the time
You get the coke, gimme a line

No doubt about it
Can't live without it
No doubt about it
I can't live without it
Alcohol

Overall Meaning

The Dropkick Murphys' song "Alcohol" is a lively and intense tribute to the consumption of alcohol. The lyrics suggest that drinking is a necessity, and that the characters in the song simply cannot live without it. The singer revels in the sensation of getting drunk and uses alcohol to soothe his feet after a long day of walking. Despite urging from the men on the walk, the singer refuses to slow down on his drinking, instead opting to drink and drive until he can drink no more. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "No doubt about it, can't live without it, I can't live without it, alcohol," emphasizing just how important this substance is to the characters in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Got the time when the sun goes up
We'll start drinking early in the morning

We'll drink until we drop
We'll keep drinking until we can no longer stand

My love for hundred brews
I have an affinity for a large variety of alcohol

That soothes, the foot's been dropped
Drinking helps me forget my troubles

Not enough for the men on the walk
We need more alcohol to keep going

I drive and drink till I drop
I am willing to risk my life by drinking and driving

Why it's my destiny?
Drinking has become an integral part of my life

You get the beer
I am dependent on others to provide me with alcohol

We get the time
We prioritize drinking over other activities

You get the coke, gimme a line
I am willing to trade for other drugs to supplement my alcohol consumption

No doubt about it
I am fully aware of my dependence on alcohol