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Sittin' At A Bar
Rehab Lyrics


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Bar tender I really did it this time
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

Overall Meaning

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

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@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

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@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

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