Stinking Drunk
Big Black (Rock) Lyrics
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Been so long
Forgot what it's like
Like swimming, like sex, like taking a bang??
Like fistfight
Think it's time got stinking drunk
Think it's time
Been so long
Been so long
Forgot what it's like
Like fighting, like sex, like taking a bang??
Think it's time got stinking drunk
Think it's time
You shut up!
Go!
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
Get drunk, get drunk, stinking drunk
The lyrics to Big Black's song "Stinking Drunk" convey a sense of desperation and recklessness. The singer seems to have been sober for a long time, and has forgotten what it's like to indulge in vices like swimming, sex, and fighting. The repetition of the phrase "Think it's time got stinking drunk" suggests that the singer is considering alcohol as a means of escaping the monotony of his or her life, and perhaps even embracing self-destruction. The last lines of the song, which simply repeat the phrase "Get drunk, get drunk, stinking drunk," reinforce this idea of indulgence and abandonment of rational thought.
The tone of the song is aggressive, and the vocals are delivered with an almost manic intensity. The use of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and shouted lyrics creates a chaotic energy that matches the singer's internal state. The title itself, "Stinking Drunk," evokes a sense of disgust and self-loathing, suggesting that while the singer may be longing for release, they are also aware of the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Been so long
It has been a long time since I last got drunk
Forgot what it's like
I cannot remember how it feels to be intoxicated
Like swimming, like sex, like taking a bang??
I am trying to remember other sensations similar to being drunk like swimming, sex, or getting punched
Like fistfight
Being drunk is like being in a physical altercation
Think it's time got stinking drunk
I am compelled to become very intoxicated
Think it's time
I need to get drunk
What brought me to this?
I am questioning my decision to get drunk
Like fighting, like sex, like taking a bang??
I am still searching for a comparison to being drunk
You shut up!
Someone is trying to convince me not to get drunk
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
I am repeating the command to myself
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
I am still repeating the command to myself
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
This is my ultimate goal
Get drunk, get drunk, get drunk
I truly want to be drunk
Get drunk, get drunk, stinking drunk
I want to be very drunk to the point of smelling bad
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