Hangover
Cales Lyrics
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Chaos in my mind
Booze is a bitch
And my passion for life is dangerous
I have a feeling
That I do everything the other way round
The inner demon broke silence
And you broke into tears
If I push too much
I won't make any difference
Feelings of guilt ...
It seems so absurd and futile
I don't really know what else I should do
I better move on
Why can't things be as they used to be?
Everyone is so grumpy tonight
Hey f**ker, something's gonna happen tomorrow
And you may understand the meaning of your dull life
It's freezing cold outside
I'm staggering down the street
Beaten up and lonely
My will conforming to the instinct of war
And limbs want to destroy
Blackout caused by a fall
Broken face, body bruised
An emotional fit taking turns
With burst of laughter
I'd like to cry but I don't know how to
The only solution is sleep
Then I'll board up window
And be your cute little boy
The lyrics to Cales's song Hangover describe the aftermath of a night of heavy drinking and the emotional turmoil that often follows. The singer admits to feeling broken and chaotic, with booze as their enemy and a dangerous passion for life. They express a sense of doing everything the wrong way and feeling guilty, although this seems futile and absurd. The inner demon referred to could be the destructive side of the singer's personality that emerges when they are under the influence.
The second half of the song finds the singer stumbling alone in the freezing cold, physically and emotionally beaten up. They describe a state of wanting to destroy, with limbs reacting on instinct, possibly referencing the primal drive of self-preservation that causes one to fight when in danger. The singer oscillates between fits of laughter and emotional outbursts, admitting a desire to cry but being unable to do so. The only solution seems to be sleep, as they plan to board up the window and become a "cute little boy," perhaps indicating a retreat from the adult world and a desire to revert to a more innocent state.
Overall, the song touches on themes of self-destruction, guilt, and the search for a way out of emotional turmoil. The lyrics are raw and honest, reflecting the emotional and physical pain that often accompanies heavy drinking. The singer's sense of despair and hopelessness is palpable, making the song a powerful expression of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is broken
My life is in shambles
Chaos in my mind
My thoughts are scattered and disorganized
Booze is a bitch
Alcohol is causing problems in my life
And my passion for life is dangerous
My intense desire for life is leading me down a destructive path
I have a feeling
I sense that something is not right
That I do everything the other way round
I seem to always do things in the opposite way of what is expected
The inner demon broke silence
My inner demons are causing chaos in my mind
And you broke into tears
Your emotions finally reached a breaking point
If I push too much
If I continue to push, it will have no effect
I won't make any difference
My efforts will be useless
Feelings of guilt ...
I am burdened by feelings of wrongdoing
It seems so absurd and futile
The situation feels hopeless and pointless
I don't really know what else I should do
I am unsure of how to proceed
I better move on
I need to let go and move forward
Why can't things be as they used to be?
I long for the past and simpler times
Everyone is so grumpy tonight
The people around me are in a bad mood
Hey f**ker, something's gonna happen tomorrow
Something is going to happen tomorrow that may change my life
And you may understand the meaning of your dull life
You may realize the emptiness and lack of fulfillment in your life
It's freezing cold outside
The weather is very cold
I'm staggering down the street
I am walking unsteadily
Beaten up and lonely
I am physically and emotionally battered
My will conforming to the instinct of war
I am driven by a primal desire to fight
And limbs want to destroy
My body is filled with a destructive urge
Blackout caused by a fall
I lost consciousness due to a fall
Broken face, body bruised
I am injured and in pain
An emotional fit taking turns
My emotions are fluctuating rapidly and uncontrollably
With burst of laughter
I am experiencing sudden outbursts of laughter
I'd like to cry but I don't know how to
I want to cry but I feel unable to express my emotions
The only solution is sleep
Sleep is my only escape from this pain
Then I'll board up window
I will isolate myself from the world
And be your cute little boy
I will regress to a childlike state and seek comfort from others
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