I Ain't Drunk
Albert Collins Lyrics
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I get with my friends, an' I begin to clown
I don't care, what the people are thinkin'
I ain't drunk, I'm just drinkin'
(But you're so high)
Oh man, you know I ain't high
(But you're so high)
(But you're so high)
Now you oughta be 'shamed of yourself
(Stay drunk all the time)
Oh, c'mon now, you know ya'all get like that
Come home last night, all loose
Baby get in a fuss, I said, "Honey, hush"
I don't care, what the people are thinkin'
I ain't drunk, I'm just drinkin'
(But you're so high)
I ain't drunk, I done told ya'all I ain't drunk now
What ya'all doin' drinkin'?
(But you're so high)
Actually, I'm just havin' fun, man
(But you're so high)
What? I know I'm not
(Stay drunk all the time)
Damn, I don't know why you're all talkin' about me like that!
You done the right thing, I want to thank you, too
Now, let's have a little drink, just me an' you
I don't care, what the people are thinkin'
I ain't drunk, but I'm just drinkin'
(But you're so high)
Who me? I ain't high man
(But you're so high)
I don't know why you all talk about me like that
(But you're so high)
You oughta mind your own business, brother
(Stay drunk all the time)
You, you oughta watch yourself, too
You don't understand what I'm sayin'
I want to tip you, baby, before I go
I be back tomorrow night an' drink so mo'
I don't care, what the people are thinkin'
I ain't drunk, I'm just drinkin'
(But you're so high)
Oh no, you the one drunk!
Look at yo' eyes, man!
(But you're so high)
Don't you tell my old lady, now!
(But you're so high)
Well I ain't had but four or five
(Stay drunk all the time)
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve
The song "I Ain't Drunk" by Albert Collins is a blues song that talks about drinking and having a good time with friends. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not drunk, despite what others may think, but is simply enjoying a few drinks. The song has a lively tempo and a catchy melody, making it a classic party song.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that he is not drunk, but just enjoying a few drinks with his friends. The chorus repeats the phrase "I ain't drunk, I'm just drinkin'" multiple times. The singer also addresses the accusations of being high, denying that he is under the influence of any substances.
The second stanza of the song talks about a situation in which the singer comes home after having a few drinks with his friends, and his partner gets mad at him. Again, he emphasizes that he is not drunk but simply enjoying himself. The song ends with the singer asking for another drink and promising to come back for more.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday baby, when the sun go down
At the end of each day, when the sun sets
I get with my friends, an' I begin to clown
I meet up with my buddies and act silly
I don't care, what the people are thinkin'
I am not concerned with others' opinions
I ain't drunk, I'm just drinkin'
I am not intoxicated, I am simply consuming alcohol
(But you're so high)
An accusation that I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Oh man, you know I ain't high
I am not under the influence of drugs
(But you're so high)
Continued accusation of drug or alcohol use
I just take a little bit, now an' then
I only occasionally partake in drug or alcohol use
(But you're so high)
Another accusation of drug or alcohol use
Now you oughta be 'shamed of yourself
You should feel ashamed for making false accusations
(Stay drunk all the time)
A suggestion that others are constantly intoxicated
Oh, c'mon now, you know ya'all get like that
A defense against accusations of constant drunkenness
Come home last night, all loose
I arrived home the previous evening in a relaxed state
Baby get in a fuss, I said, "Honey, hush"
My partner became upset, but I tried to calm them down
(But you're so high)
More accusations of drug or alcohol use
I ain't drunk, I done told ya'all I ain't drunk now
I am not under the influence of alcohol
What ya'all doin' drinkin'?
Questioning others' own consumption of alcohol
Actually, I'm just havin' fun, man
I am simply enjoying myself
What? I know I'm not
Denying once again that I am not intoxicated
(Stay drunk all the time)
Continuing accusations of constant drunkenness
Damn, I don't know why you're all talkin' about me like that!
Expressing frustration and confusion about the accusations
You done the right thing, I want to thank you, too
Thanking someone for a good deed
Now, let's have a little drink, just me an' you
Suggesting alcohol consumption with another person
I ain't drunk, but I'm just drinkin'
Reiterating that I am not yet intoxicated
(But you're so high)
More accusations of drug or alcohol use
Who me? I ain't high man
Denying once again that I am under the influence
I don't know why you all talk about me like that
Expressing confusion about the accusations
You oughta mind your own business, brother
Telling someone to stay out of my affairs
(Stay drunk all the time)
Continued accusations of constant drunkenness
You, you oughta watch yourself, too
Telling someone to look after their own actions
You don't understand what I'm sayin'
Expressing frustration that others are not comprehending my message
I want to tip you, baby, before I go
Offering a monetary tip to someone
I be back tomorrow night an' drink so mo'
Promising to return and consume more alcohol
Look at yo' eyes, man!
Noticing another's bloodshot or inebriated eyes
Don't you tell my old lady, now!
Asking someone to keep my actions a secret from my partner
Well I ain't had but four or five
Downplaying the amount of alcohol consumed
(Stay drunk all the time)
Final accusation of constant drunkenness
Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve
Counting off numbers, possibly indicating that more alcohol will be consumed
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