Sittin' At A Bar
Rehab Lyrics
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Broke my parole to have a good time
When I got home it was 6 a.m.
The door was locked so I kicked it in
She was trippin' on the bills
I think she was high on some pills
She threw my shit out into the yard
Then she called me a bum and slapped me real hard
And in my drunkin' stooper I did what I should of never done
Now I'm sittin' here talking to you
Drunk and on the run
I'm sittin' at a bar on the inside
Waitin' for my ride on the outside
She broke my heart in the trailer park
So I jacked the keys to her fuckin' car
Crashed that piece of shit and then stepped away
You know Mo I'll probably get ten years
So just give me beers 'til they get here
Yeah I know the sun is comin' up
And y'all are probably gettin' ready for closin' up
But I'm trying to drown my soul
I'm tired of this life on a dirt road
And everything that I love is gone
And I'm tired of hangin' on
She got me sittin' at a bar on the inside
Waitin' for my ride on the outside
She stole my heart in the trailer park
So I jacked the keys to her fuckin' car
Crashed that piece of shit and then stepped away
I guess it's meant to be
Romance is misery so much for memories
And now I'm headed to the Penitentiary
See me on T.V., the next cop series I am a danger
I guess I should've done something about my anger
But I'll never learn, real things I don't concern
I pour kerosene on everything I love and watch it burn
I know it's my fault but I wasn't happy it was over
She through a fit so I crashed that piece a shit Nova
And now I'm goin' back again back to the pen to see my friends
When we all pile out that county van they'll ask me where I've been
I've been at a bar on the inside
Waitin' for my ride on the outside
She broke my heart in the trailer park
So I jacked the keys to her fuckin' car
I crashed that piece of shit and then stepped away
The lyrics of Rehab's "Sittin' At A Bar" describe the consequences of reckless behavior and the aftermath of a rocky relationship. The singer, an ex-convict, starts by admitting to the bartender that he has committed a parole violation to have fun. The situation becomes worse when he goes home and finds his girlfriend high on drugs and upset about the bills. As a result, she throws him out of the house and calls him a bum. However, things escalate when, in a drunken stupor, he steals her car and crashes it. He knows he will get ten years in prison and tries to forget his problems by getting drunk at the bar.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Sittin' at a bar on the inside, waitin' for my ride on the outside," which highlights the main character's anxiety about his future. He lost everything he had, including his love, car, and freedom. Finally, the song ends with him returning to jail and facing the consequences of his actions.
In conclusion, "Sittin' At A Bar" is a cautionary tale about how one's life can spiral out of control due to poor choices. It paints a vivid picture of the consequences that come with addiction and crime, ultimately reminding the listener that there is a steep price to pay for making bad decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Bar tender I really did it this time
I'm admitting to the bartender that I've messed up again
Broke my parole to have a good time
I violated my parole just to have some fun
When I got home it was 6 a.m.
I got home very early in the morning
The door was locked so I kicked it in
I broke into my own house because the door was locked
She was trippin' on the bills
My girlfriend was worried about the bills
I think she was high on some pills
I suspect that my girlfriend was using drugs
She threw my shit out into the yard
My girlfriend threw my belongings into the yard
Then she called me a bum and slapped me real hard
My girlfriend insulted me and physically assaulted me
And in my drunkin' stooper I did what I should of never done
I made a mistake while I was drunk
Now I'm sittin' here talking to you
I'm talking to the bartender while I'm sitting at the bar
Drunk and on the run
I'm drunk and trying to escape from the consequences of my actions
I'm sittin' at a bar on the inside
I'm inside the bar, waiting for something
Waitin' for my ride on the outside
I'm waiting for someone to pick me up outside the bar
She broke my heart in the trailer park
My girlfriend broke up with me when we were living in a trailer park
So I jacked the keys to her fuckin' car
I stole my girlfriend's car
Crashed that piece of shit and then stepped away
I crashed the car and ran away
You know Mo I'll probably get ten years
I'm telling the bartender that I could go to jail for a long time
So just give me beers 'til they get here
I want to drink until I have to go to prison
Yeah I know the sun is comin' up
I'm aware that it's becoming daylight outside
And y'all are probably gettin' ready for closin' up
I know that the bar is closing soon
But I'm trying to drown my soul
I'm drinking to numb my emotional pain
I'm tired of this life on a dirt road
I'm tired of living in a poor, rural area
And everything that I love is gone
I've lost everything that I care about
And I'm tired of hangin' on
I'm exhausted from trying to keep going
I guess it's meant to be
I think that things are happening for a reason
Romance is misery so much for memories
Love is painful and my memories of it are ruined
And now I'm headed to the Penitentiary
I'm going to prison
See me on T.V., the next cop series I am a danger
I'll probably be featured on a television show about criminals since I'm dangerous
I guess I should've done something about my anger
I should have addressed my anger issues
But I'll never learn, real things I don't concern
I'll never change and I don't care about important things
I pour kerosene on everything I love and watch it burn
I ruin everything that means something to me
I know it's my fault but I wasn't happy it was over
I accept responsibility for my mistakes in the relationship, but I was unhappy that it ended
She threw a fit so I crashed that piece a shit Nova
My girlfriend was angry, so I intentionally wrecked her car
And now I'm goin' back again back to the pen to see my friends
I'm returning to prison to visit my friends who are still there
When we all pile out that county van they'll ask me where I've been
My friends will want to know where I've been, since I'm usually in prison
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Chesnutt, Jason Brooks, Jimmy Daniel Alexander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MonkeyBoo
Ricky from Trailor Park Boys?
@jkanoy9443
lmao
@TwistedTornsTirade
+MonkeyBoo lmfao now that you mention it yea!
@thealphamoonchild5305
I was just thinking that
@Krissy_Bunnie
I was just gonna say that
@africangreyfan
New season he goes back to jail
@ddamianforeman8803
That is the single most unexpected Danny Trejo I have ever seen.
@zzzz-fk8ce
this is literally the most expected danny trejo ever.
@hootiehootheblowphish4109
You should see when he popped up on Karate Combat
@FirstLast-dh8ks
they reused a 2 second clip like 5 times