Anna Domino (born Anna Virginia Taylor) is an American, Tokyo-born indie ro… Read Full Bio ↴Anna Domino (born Anna Virginia Taylor) is an American, Tokyo-born indie rock artist who has released several albums under that moniker, notably for Les Disques du Crepuscule and Factory Records. Notable performers Domino has collaborated with include The The, Blaine L. Reininger and Virginia Astley. She is also one half of the duo Snakefarm. Additionally, she sang lead vocals on the song "Here In My Heart" by The 6ths on their album Wasps' Nests.

Her stage name is a play on the term Anno Domini, and an American sugar brand.

After a series of enjoyable singles and EPs, Anna Domino's first proper album as such was a sharp, fun treat. Working with Marc Moulin of Telex and Alan Rankine, formerly of the Associates, Domino kicked up her heels in a series of songs both of the '80s and beyond it. The arrangements place songs like "Drunk" and "Not Right Now" at a certain time -- then state-of-the-art drum machines and synth bass, for instance -- but Domino's ear for singing and pop fascinations of other times did the trick. Her voice is low and moody without being smoky as such -- it's not rough but neither does she coo -- and she keeps an easy feel going in her music, with plenty of finger-snapping, hip-swinging grooves. When she goes "modern," as on the sparkling "Caught," it's just as intriguing, an argument against seeing her simply as a revival act. If an inexact parallel could be drawn, Anna Domino almost suggests a companion album to early Sade -- there's the same calm coolness that's not dull, one where silence and space rather than a wall of sound is crucial. Everything but the Girl is another obvious reference point -- perhaps unsurprising considering Ben Watt was due to do some remix work for Domino a couple of years beforehand. "Rythm," the intentionally misspelled single that had surfaced a year before, kicked things off with a jazzy feel that found an unexpected midpoint between Tracey Thorn and Laurie Anderson, swinging pop with a sly, wry cast. The left-field inclusion is an inspired remake of Smokey Robinson's "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game," given a slight lovers rock undertow to mix with Domino's general approach. The LTM reissue of the album in 2004, as always in keeping with the rest of the label's work, contains various B-sides and an Arthur Baker remix of the jaunty "Summer" as bonus cuts.

Drunk
Anna Domino Lyrics

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(Verse 1)
Gotta $5 in my pocket
Want to buy me some gin
A drop of gas in the tank, let me
Think it over again
'Cause I'd rather be drunk on a cloud
Away from here than to be sober,
So sober

Yea
No friends comin' through I think I lost 'em all
No man to take their place
So I decided to make this call
That I'd rather be drunk and
Drive away from
Here
I don't want to be sober, no not sober
Yea

(CHORUS)
Broke and alone
No where to go
And lonlieness is killin' me s-s-slow

(Verse 2)

One stog left to light
I think I'll smoke just a half
By the time I finish this drink
I'll roll the last of the grass
'cause I'd rather feel pumped
Than to drown in my tears
That'll help me peel over, sleep the night sober
Yea
Did I drink too much?
'cause the road's all lop-sided
I only drove a small way
I thought I swore not to take this right
Now my air's bein' pumped
And I'm drenched in my tears
I don't want to peel over, just want to be sober
Yea

(Repeat chorus)

I wish I could have listened to my consience
And not drunk a drip
I wouldn't be here in so many pieces
I shouldn't have drank a sip

(Heavy breathing as music fades)

Overall Meaning

The song "Drunk" by Anna Domino is a poignant and introspective portrayal of a person struggling with loneliness and the pain of broken relationships. In the first verse, the singer is contemplating buying gin with only $5 in their pocket, and considering driving away from their problems while intoxicated. They express an intense desire to be "drunk on a cloud" and far away from their current reality. The chorus reinforces these feelings of isolation, with the singer feeling broke, alone, and slowly being consumed by their loneliness. In the second verse, the singer continues to drink and smoke, using substances to numb their pain and loneliness. However, this proves to be a fatal mistake, and the singer ends up in a car accident while under the influence.

The lyrics of "Drunk" are deeply personal and reflect the experiences of many people struggling with addiction and mental health issues. The song deals with themes of loneliness, isolation, and self-destructive behavior in a way that is raw and emotional. The vivid imagery used throughout the song, such as the desire to be "drunk on a cloud" or the impact of driving drunk, add to the intensity of the message.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta $5 in my pocket
I only have $5 to my name

Want to buy me some gin
I want to buy alcohol

A drop of gas in the tank, let me
I barely have any gas left

Think it over again
I'm reconsidering my choices

'Cause I'd rather be drunk on a cloud
I'd rather be numb and disconnected from reality

Away from here than to be sober,
I don't want to face my problems sober

So sober
Being sober is painful for me

Yea
Confirmation of my feelings

No friends comin' through I think I lost 'em all
I have no support or companionship

No man to take their place
I'm lonely and without a romantic partner

So I decided to make this call
I'm making a deliberate decision

That I'd rather be drunk and
I want to drink alcohol

Drive away from
I want to escape from my problems by driving away

Here
My current situation

I don't want to be sober, no not sober
I don't want to be conscious and present in my life

Broke and alone
I'm financially distressed and isolated

No where to go
I don't have a destination or purpose

And lonliness is killin' me s-s-slow
My isolation is slowly wearing me down mentally and emotionally

One stog left to light
I only have one cigarette remaining

I think I'll smoke just a half
I'll ration my remaining cigarette to make it last

By the time I finish this drink
Once I'm done with this alcohol

I'll roll the last of the grass
I'll smoke the remaining weed

'cause I'd rather feel pumped
I want to feel euphoric and energized

Than to drown in my tears
I don't want to feel overwhelmed by my emotions

That'll help me peel over, sleep the night sober
Drinking and smoking will help me fall asleep and avoid sobriety

Did I drink too much?
I may have consumed too much alcohol

'cause the road's all lop-sided
The environment around me is distorted, possibly due to intoxication

I only drove a small way
I haven't gone far, but may still be endangering myself and others by driving while impaired

I thought I swore not to take this right
I may have made a promise to avoid a certain course of action, but am not following it

Now my air's bein' pumped
My car's airbag has deployed, indicating that I have had an accident

And I'm drenched in my tears
I'm crying uncontrollably and emotionally overwhelmed

I don't want to peel over, just want to be sober
I don't want to pass out due to intoxication, but I also don't want to face reality

I wish I could have listened to my consience
I regret not being more conscious of my choices

And not drunk a drip
I wish I hadn't drunk any alcohol

I wouldn't be here in so many pieces
I wouldn't have gotten into an accident and suffered both physically and mentally

I shouldn't have drank a sip
I shouldn't have consumed any alcohol

(Heavy breathing as music fades)
My distress and dissatisfaction with my choices persist, even as the song ends

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHARLENE KEYS, CRAIG BROCKMAN, NISAN STEWART

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