Rehab
Amy Wine House Lyrics
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I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go
I'd rather be at home with a Ray
I ain't got seventy days
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
I didn't get a lot in class
But I know we don't come in a shot glass
They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, "no, no, no"
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go
The man said, "why do you think you here?
I said, I got no idea.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
So I always keep a bottle near
He said, I just think you're depressed
This, me, yeah, baby, and the rest
They tried to make me go to rehab
But I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I don't ever want to drink again
I just, oh, I just need a friend
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
Have everyone think I'm on the mend
And it's not just my pride
It's just till these tears have dried
They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, no, no, no
Yes, I been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go
Amy Winehouse's hit song "Rehab" explores her personal struggles with addiction and her staunch refusal to seek help in rehab. The opening lines of the song are a defiance of the people in her life who were trying to get her to seek help for her addiction. Winehouse declares that though she has acknowledged that she has a problem and has been a victim of her own vices, she is aware of the consequences of her actions and is determined to handle the situation in her own way.
She explains that while she hasn't been a model citizen, there is nothing that seeking professional help could offer her that she couldn't learn from just experiencing life. She goes on to reveal that despite her problems, she knows that she didn't acquire her issues in a bottle or a shot glass, and therefore, doesn't believe that rehab would be the answer to all her problems. Winehouse further opens up about the root of her addiction problems, claiming that she has complicated relationship problems and that she feels the need to rely on alcohol to cope.
"Rehab" is a deeply personal and intimate song that highlights Winehouse's struggles with addiction and personal demons. It speaks to the universal human desire to find a way out of pain and to find comfort in one's own vices. The song's powerful message resonated with fans around the world and catapulted Amy Winehouse to international stardom.
Line by Line Meaning
They tried to make me go to rehab
People close to me are concerned about my excessive behavior and want me to seek professional help
I said, no, no, no
I reject the idea of going to rehab because I don't think it's necessary
Yes, I been black
I have made bad decisions and faced negative consequences in the past
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I am confident that I can overcome my problems without going to rehab
I ain't got the time
I am too busy with my personal life to commit myself to rehab
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
My father's opinion of me is important, but I still disagree with his desire for me to go to rehab
He's tried to make me go to rehab
My father has expressed his concern about my behavior and recommended rehab as a solution
I won't go, go, go
I am firm in my decision not to attend rehab
I'd rather be at home with a Ray
I prefer to spend my time at home with my lover Ray instead of going to rehab
I ain't got seventy days
I don't have the time or patience to stay in rehab for the recommended duration
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
I am confident in my abilities and don't believe that rehab can teach me anything useful
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
I can learn everything I need from listening to the music of my favorite artist, Mr. Hathaway
I didn't get a lot in class
I didn't do well academically, but that doesn't mean I can't make good decisions on my own
But I know we don't come in a shot glass
Alcohol is not a solution to my problems, and I can't rely on it to make me feel better
The man said, 'why do you think you here?
The person at rehab is trying to understand why I am struggling with addiction
I said, I got no idea.
I am unsure why I am struggling with addiction and need help to figure it out
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
If I continue with my destructive behavior, I will lose the person I love
So I always keep a bottle near
I rely on alcohol to numb my pain and escape from reality
He said, I just think you're depressed
The person at rehab believes that my addiction is a result of underlying mental health issues, such as depression
This, me, yeah, baby, and the rest
My problems are not unique, and many people struggle with the same issues as me
I don't ever want to drink again
I recognize that my addiction is causing me harm and I want to quit drinking for good
I just, oh, I just need a friend
Instead of turning to alcohol, I need a good friend to support me through my struggles
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
I am not willing to commit myself to a lengthy rehab program
Have everyone think I'm on the mend
I don't want people to believe that I am healthy and recovered when I haven't truly overcome my addiction
And it's not just my pride
My refusal to attend rehab is not only about my ego or stubbornness
It's just till these tears have dried
I need to deal with my emotions and overcome my struggles before I can commit myself to rehab
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE
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@shawntalrenay3833
"I don't ever wanna drink again, I just, oh I just need a friend" rest in peace Amy, you are so loved.
@haseebhassan6955
Funny i just 911'D your comment xD
@tyradeshift6832
"Ohhh, no no nooo!"
@musicloops2565
Tyrade Shift I was gonna say that
@ShellyMischelle
SO Many WOULD,and DID ADORE and LOVE YOU*💫AMY🌟...one was too many,a Trillion would not been enough STARS to SHINE As BRIGHT as YOU Beautiful, Awesome&DEAREST AMY WINEHOUSE, Angel In My Heart!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💜🎼⚡️✨🦄💜 SAD *ONLY That Your ILLNESS was STIGMATIZING,and Other ILLNESS,such as diabetes or other illnesses are NOT,for ANY other illness Amy WOULD have been Saved !NOT Rebuked & Eaten by media- PaperazziTrash!
That’s What’s SAD ab our Music,entertainment Business!
@jameswright6839
you caught it too Shawntal.
@unknownknown2078
She opened the doors for Adele, Lana Del Rey, Birdy etc.. I cant explain how but she MADE something.
@rgblove4431
+Pink Pikachu Birdy Already had her doors open
@PromoDragon
+Pink Pikachu I learned it recently how from my media class, well for adele at least I can answer. She opened the doorway for female pop/rnb singers who don't look like the typical Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez type (Both physically and personality). She was literally a chick who sang an awesome song about how she likes her lifestyle of drugs and is not going to change it. People then thought oh wait if she looks like that and can sing like that then lets give these unconventional chicks like adele, lady gaga, etc a try.
@SimonK104
And Paloma Faith. She has a similar voice to Amy.