Their sound is usually compared to that of Aussie rock legends AC/DC, though they also draw heavy influence from other Aussie bands like Rose Tattoo and The Angels. They have entertained audiences on the main stage at the 2006 Big Day Out and at such legendary venues as The Tote, The Espy, The Duke of Windsor, The Gaelic Club, Spectrum, The Metro, as well as putting on a highly-praised set at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival in 2008. Airbourne have also shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, You Am I, The Living End, Mötley Crüe, Motörhead, Rose Tattoo, Magic Dirt, After The Fall & The Detroit Cobras to name a few.
Their music has been featured in NHL 08, NHL 09, Skate, Madden 08, Madden 09, Guitar Hero World Tour, a trailer for Medal of Honor: Airborne, Nascar 08, a Battlefield: Bad Company trailer, WWE's Royal Rumble 2008, and Burnout Paradise.
Back on the Bottle
Airbourne Lyrics
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But now Friday's here
I'm gonna blow my paycheck on whiskey women
And beer
I got no security or college degree
'Cause if I had just one wish, baby
I'd make all liquor free
I just don't care
I can't stop now; I'm goin' over the edge
'Cause I'm back on the bottle
Back on the bottle
Back on the bottle again
You know I'm back on the bottle
Back on the battle
Back on the bottle again
Baby, I'm hot-wired like a stolen car
My heart's pumping like a jack hammer
Right now no one can tell me what to do
As long I'm drinkin', I keep on kickin'
'Cause, baby, it's what I do
I don't know where I am and I just don't care
I just don't care
I can't stop now; I'm goin' over the edge
'Cause I'm back on the bottle
Back on the bottle
Back on the bottle again
You know I'm back on the bottle
Back on the battle
Back on the bottle again
You know I'm back on the bottle
Back on the bottle
Back on the bottle again
I said, I'm back on the bottle
Back on the bottle
Back on the bottle again
You know I'm back on the bottle
Back on the bottle
Beer, wine, whiskey, and gin, tequila all right
I'm back, I'm back, I'm back on the bottle again
I'm back, I'm back, I'm back on the bottle again
I'm back, I'm back, I'm back on the bottle again
I'm back, I'm back, I'm back on the bottle again
Whiskey, vodka, bourbon, gin, tequila, and clod beer
The lyrics of Airbourne's "Back on the Bottle" tell the story of a hardworking, blue-collar guy who has spent his entire week working and is now ready to blow his paycheck on drinking. The singer declares that he has "no security or college degree" and that he'd make all liquor free if he had one wish. He seems to have lost control and doesn't care where he is because he is consumed by his need to drink. The singer compares himself to a "hot-wired" stolen car, with a heart like a jackhammer, and no one can tell him what to do - as long as he's drinking.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's love for alcohol and the fact that he's "back on the bottle", repeating the phrase several times to make it clear that he can't live without it. He mentions various types of liquor like beer, wine, whiskey, gin, tequila, and cold beer. The lyrics make it appear that the singer has no intention of stopping his drinking anytime soon.
Overall, "Back on the Bottle" is a rock anthem dedicated to alcoholism and addiction. It portrays the mindset of someone who has lost control and doesn't care about the consequences, as long as they can continue to drink.
Line by Line Meaning
Been slaving all week alone
I have been working hard throughout the week, isolated from everyone else.
But now Friday's here
The week is over and the weekend has started.
I'm gonna blow my paycheck on whiskey women
I am planning to use up all my salary on drinking, partying, and hanging out with women.
And beer
In addition to whiskey and women, I plan to drink beer as well.
I got no security or college degree
I do not have any job security or a qualification that I earned from a college or university.
'Cause if I had just one wish, baby
If I had one wish, I would want liquor to be free of cost.
I don't know where I am and I just don't care
I am too drunk to know or care about my surroundings.
I just don't care
I do not have any concern about anything else except drinking.
I can't stop now; I'm goin' over the edge
I am out of control and cannot restrain myself from drinking.
'Cause I'm back on the bottle
I am drinking again.
Back on the bottle
I have resumed my drinking habit.
Back on the bottle again
I am drinking again after having stopped earlier.
You know I'm back on the bottle
You are aware that I have started drinking again.
Back on the battle
I am fighting the war against sobriety, and alcohol is my weapon.
Baby, I'm hot-wired like a stolen car
I am restless and agitated, like a stolen car that is being driven recklessly.
My heart's pumping like a jack hammer
My heart is beating very fast, like a jackhammer.
Right now no one can tell me what to do
I am under the influence of alcohol, and nobody can control or influence me.
As long I'm drinkin', I keep on kickin'
As long as I continue to drink, I will keep going and stay active.
'Cause, baby, it's what I do
I drink, party, and have a good time because that is what I like to do.
Beer, wine, whiskey, and gin, tequila all right
I am okay with drinking any kind of alcohol, including beer, wine, whiskey, gin, and tequila.
I'm back, I'm back, I'm back on the bottle again
I have resumed drinking alcohol after having stopped for some time.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOEL FRANCIS O'KEEFFE, RYAN O'KEEFFE
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