Rehab
Amy Winehouse / Jay Z Lyrics

They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, "No, no, no"
The singer has been urged to go to rehab, but is refusing to go.

Yes, I've been black but when I come back, you'll know, know, know
The singer acknowledges her struggles with race but still intends to prevail.

I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine He's tried to make me go to rehab, but I won't go, go, go
The singer doesn't believe she has a problem that requires rehab and is resistant to the idea.

I'd rather be at home with 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
The artist prefers to be at home with her love interest than in rehab, and believes she can learn whatever she needs to know on her own.

I didn't get a lot in class But I know it don't come in a shot glass
The artist acknowledges that she may not have learned everything in school, but knows that solutions don't come from alcohol.

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
The singer doesn't understand why she's being asked to go to rehab and admits to drinking to deal with the potential loss of her love interest.

"I just think you're depressed" (The best, Amy) Kiss me, yeah, baby, and go rest
The man suggests that the singer is dealing with depression and advises her to rest.

They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said, "No, no, no" (yes) Yes, I've been black but when I come back, you'll know, know, know
The artist reiterates her refusal to go to rehab and her intention to overcome her challenges.

More money, more checks, I'm addicted to fresh Six pair of kicks is my definition of twelve steps Kick back in the 'Bach, get the Phantom to drop Bass blaring outta my system, that's how I detox
The second speaker (Jay Z) boasts about his addiction to fashion, and uses music and luxury cars to cope with stress.

Oh, when will he stop? He still pumping that real shit My flow so dumb, my face is numb, shit, I don't feel shit Where's the therapist? Yeah, I'm outta control They tryna make me go to rehab, I won't go, no
Jay Z admits his drug addiction makes him feel numb and out of control, but remains defiant about rehab.

And so I'm addicted, I'm Britney, Whitney, and Bobby Betty Ford ain't ready for us, ain't nothing can stop me Oh, look he's collapsing, just look how he's rapping Every time I try to get out, it pulls me back in Amy should've rehabbed him, 'stead she doubled his ration Can you blame me for bein' a slave to my passion? My her-on flow's more lethal than Marilyn's nose I'ma O.D. 'til I'm in peace like Anna Nicole, Hov
Jay Z compares himself to other celebrities who dealt with addiction, acknowledges that he needs help but is afraid of losing his addiction, and admires Amy Winehouse's music while also blaming her influence on his addiction. He also references the late Marilyn Monroe and Anna Nicole Smith, both of whom died from overdosing.

I don't ever wanna drink again I just, ooh, I just need a friend I'm not gonna spend ten weeks Have everyone think I'm on the mend It's not just my pride It's just 'til these tears have dried
The first speaker acknowledges her need for support and acceptance, but is also worried about the perception of others if she attends rehab.

He's tried to make me go to rehab, but I won't go, go, go
The singer repeats that despite the attempts of others, she remains resistant to rehab.