63 high were formed in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1997. Initially the band was… Read Full Bio ↴63 high were formed in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1997. Initially the band was influenced more by the punk/hardcore scene but their sound evolved by incorporating ska and reggae forms, creating thus a distinct hybrid sound characterized also by experimental elements.

The last years they have performed many times in parks, squats, anti-racist festivals, skate/snowboard competitions, campings, houses, schools, universities, venues and have opened for many bands in Greece like Sex Pistols, Ska-P, The Toasters, Oi Polloi, No Fun At All, Leftöver Crack, Los de Abajo, Jaya the Cat and The Aggrolites.

The band has two self-released albums and a split 7’’ EP with Bad Trip. In 2009 they released their first ‘official’ album, with 24 songs, entitled “Think Before Unzippin’” in co-operation with Playfalse Records. The mastering of the record was made by Eddy Schreyer, who has in the past worked with bands like Bad Religion, NOFX, Pennywise and Offspring.

In 2010 they toured around Europe; they performed on the main stage of the famous Beautiful Days Festival, organized by The Levellers, in Devon, UK and they also headlined in performances in Amsterdam, Lille, Berlin, Prague, Beograd and in the legendary venue Spice of Life in London, where famous bands such as Sex Pistols have played in the past. They have also played many times in Bulgaria.

Today the core members of the band are Chris L (drums/vocals), Paris P (bass), Alex D (guitar/vocals) and Panos G (guitar). Former members were Sotiris (guitar) and Panos P (guitar). Wind instruments until today were played by Iason (trombone) and Takis (trumpet). The name of the band comes from adding the years of the initial members (Christos 23, Sotiris 20 and Paris 20) and "high" which is an abbreviation for "high school". They are currently working on a new album and continuing their live performances in Greece.

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Drunken Master
63 High Lyrics

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Now, exactly nowhere we go
well, I don't want you around here anymore
'cause you make me move slow
can't concentrate and I'm losing control
but when I get that feeling, so divine
it seems I'm winning, the same time
I think I'm losing my war.
'Cause there's a war in my head

and I don't know how many bullets I can stand now.
Right?
Noooo
I don't want you around
don't catche me when I fall
No, I don't want you around
no means no
2 words for you.
f! you!
Well now the fight's getting rough
you get aggressive
you're not really that tough
'cause if we get drunk nothing's gonna save your ugly white a.
I see that you ai; nt got that feeling
despair techniques you're using
can't help yourself from losing all the time, time, time.
Bore you to death, no ninja s
I'm only using my breath.
Noooo
I don't want you around
don't catche me when I fall
No, I don't want you around
no means no
2 words for you.
f! you!
Noooo
I don't want you around
don't catche me when I fall
No, I don't want you around
no means no

2 words for you.
f! you!

Overall Meaning

The song "Drunken Master" by 63 High is a powerful ballad about falling out of love and finding oneself amidst chaos. The opening line "Now, exactly nowhere we go" sets the tone for the song, with the singer feeling directionless and lost in their relationship. They no longer want their partner around, as they feel that they are causing them to slow down and lose control. The singer is torn between feeling like they are winning and losing the war inside their head, as they struggle to come to terms with their emotions.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly frustrated with their partner's behaviour. They describe the fight getting rough and their partner becoming aggressive, but ultimately, the singer sees through their facade and realizes they're not really that tough. They are only relying on despair techniques and are unable to help themselves from losing all the time. The singer, on the other hand, doesn't need ninja skills, but only their breath to bore their partner to death.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to be left alone, as they repeatedly state "I don't want you around" and "no means no". The song ends with the frustrated narrator yelling two words at their partner: "F! you!" Overall, "Drunken Master" is a powerful and emotional song about struggling to find oneself in a turbulent relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Now, exactly nowhere we go
We are aimlessly wandering with no destination in mind.

well, I don't want you around here anymore
I do not want your presence in my life any longer.

'cause you make me move slow
Your presence slows down my progress.

can't concentrate and I'm losing control
You distract me to a point where I am losing control.

but when I get that feeling, so divine
When I indulge in a certain activity, it feels amazing.

it seems I'm winning, the same time
I feel like I'm succeeding in that activity.

I think I'm losing my war.
Despite feeling like I'm succeeding, I actually believe I am fighting a losing battle.

'Cause there's a war in my head
I am battling with my own thoughts and emotions.

and I don't know how many bullets I can stand now.
I don't know how much more I can handle before breaking down.

Right?
Do you understand what I mean?

Noooo
I strongly disagree.

I don't want you around
I want nothing to do with you.

don't catche me when I fall
I do not want your help when I'm in trouble.

No, I don't want you around
I really do not want you around me.

no means no
I have made myself clear, do not try to come back.

2 words for you.
I have a strongly worded message for you.

f! you!
I am extremely angry at you and want you out of my life.

Well now the fight's getting rough
The battle is intensifying.

you get aggressive
You are becoming hostile.

you're not really that tough
Despite your aggression, you are not actually strong.

'cause if we get drunk nothing's gonna save your ugly white a.
If we become intoxicated, your vulnerability will be exposed and you will not be able to save yourself.

I see that you ai; nt got that feeling
I can tell that you are not enjoying yourself as much as I am.

despair techniques you're using
You are resorting to desperate measures to try to win.

can't help yourself from losing all the time, time, time.
You seem to always be losing, and there's no way around it.

Bore you to death, no ninja s
I am capable of winning without using any fancy techniques or tricks.

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