Away
Bmike Lyrics


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Daddy was an alcoholic
And his daddy was an alcoholic
Mama was a rolling stone
Surprised she didn't go psychotic
Surprised I didn't go psychotic
Ashamed that I called him my idol
Surprised that he go the messages
Even if it was at the bottom of a bottle
I know

Whisky, whisky
Shots of the kidneys
Whisky, whisky
Shots of the brain

How many shots does a shot glass take for the eyeballs around you to not go insane

What's up with these walls ain't talking
Always thought they would only listen
And I call it the land of the free

Even though it feels like it's a prison
I'm locked up

(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
Why you wanna know my name
Why you wanna know my number
Why you wanna feel this pain
Why you want the pressure I'm under
You don't want the setback, you can bet that
Chicka chicka, one, two
Man, is this thing on
I don't even recall where my head's at
And I feel like a bear nap and a vomit
I've been called redhand with a gun in front of my reflection and I can not pull
up
I remember one night, I put that belt right around my neck
And I couldn't do it
Mind state used to be 100 like losey
It's usually a have in the place where I knew I'd be safe in
But lately the rules I've been braking is huge implications
Assuming you'd take me
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
Mama was a rolling stone
Daddy was a piece of shit
I remember sleepless nights
Where I would wanna slit my wrists
But then I got a little older and wiser
And I realized there was no turning back
Cause blood may be thicker than water but it's not thicker than a bottle of Jack
I need to get
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
Why you wanna know my name
Why you wanna know my number
Why you wanna feel my pain
Why you want the pressure I'm under
Why you wanna know my name
Why you wanna know my number




Why you wanna feel my pain
Why you want the pressure I'm under

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bmike's song "Away" are a raw and emotional exploration of the artist's experiences growing up with an alcoholic father and the impact it had on his life. In the opening lines, he sets the tone by detailing the generational cycle of addiction in his family. He expresses shame and disbelief that he ever saw his father as an idol, but also acknowledges that his father may have left messages for him even if they were at the bottom of a bottle of whisky.


The chorus of the song highlights the way alcohol numbs the pain and delivers an escape from reality. Bmike bluntly describes the physical effects of drinking shots of whisky, noting that it can be toxic for both the kidneys and the brain. He then poses the rhetorical question of how many shots it takes for the people around him to not go insane. The next verse laments the isolation and loneliness of addiction, with Bmike reflecting on the walls that don't talk back and the feeling of being locked up even in a supposedly "free" country.


The song includes a powerful bridge where he speaks candidly about his own struggles with suicidal thoughts and even attempting to take his own life. He acknowledges that he has broken some rules and made some bad decisions, but that he doesn't deserve to die. He then returns to the chorus, repeating the refrain of needing to "drink the night away" and escape the pain. The final verse concludes by reiterating the impact of his father's addiction and the way that Bmike has struggled with his own desire to turn to alcohol to cope.


Overall, "Away" is a heart-wrenching song that shines a light on the devastating cycle of addiction and the pain it can cause not just for those who struggle with it, but for the people around them as well.


Line by Line Meaning

Daddy was an alcoholic
My father struggled with alcohol addiction


And his daddy was an alcoholic
My grandfather also struggled with alcohol addiction


Mama was a rolling stone
My mother was always on the move


Surprised she didn't go psychotic
I'm surprised my mother didn't experience mental breakdown


Surprised I didn't go psychotic
I'm surprised I didn't experience mental breakdown


Ashamed that I called him my idol
I regret idolizing my father despite his addiction


Surprised that he go the messages
Despite his addiction, my father was able to convey messages to me


Even if it was at the bottom of a bottle
Even if his messages came from the bottom of a bottle


Whisky, whisky
Whiskey shots


Shots of the kidneys
Drinking whiskey shots damages the kidneys


Shots of the brain
Drinking whiskey shots damages the brain


How many shots does a shot glass take for the eyeballs around you to not go insane
How many shots of whiskey do you need to drink to numb the pain and not go crazy


What's up with these walls ain't talking
I thought these walls would listen to me but they do not respond


Always thought they would only listen
I always thought these walls would listen to me


And I call it the land of the free
I refer to my current situation as living in the land of free but I feel trapped


Even though it feels like it's a prison
My current situation feels like being in prison


I'm locked up
I feel trapped and locked up in my current situation


(Away)
Escaping reality through drinking


Drink the night away
I drink to escape the pain and reality


Why you wanna know my name
I question why someone would want to know my identity


Why you wanna know my number
I question why someone would want my contact information


Why you wanna feel this pain
I question why someone would want to experience my pain


Why you want the pressure I'm under
I question why someone would want to experience the same pressures I am under


You don't want the setback, you can bet that
I warn others that they do not want to experience the setbacks I have faced


Chicka chicka, one, two
Rap interlude without a direct meaning


Man, is this thing on
Questioning if the microphone is working


I don't even recall where my head's at
I am unaware of my current state of mind


And I feel like a bear nap and a vomit
I feel extremely tired and nauseous


I've been called redhand with a gun in front of my reflection and I can not pull up
I have been called out in front of my reflection with a gun, but I cannot seem to change


I remember one night, I put that belt right around my neck
I once considered taking my own life


And I couldn't do it
I could not bring myself to follow through with it


Mind state used to be 100 like losey
My state of mind used to be positive and hopeful


It's usually a have in the place where I knew I'd be safe in
There's usually a feeling of safety and comfort in the place I am in


But lately the rules I've been braking is huge implications
Breaking the rules in my current situation has major consequences


Assuming you'd take me
Assuming someone would want to help me in my current situation


Mama was a rolling stone
Repeating that my mother was always on the move


Daddy was a piece of shit
Describing my negative view of my father


I remember sleepless nights
Recounting nights when I couldn't sleep


Where I would wanna slit my wrists
I have had thoughts of self-harm


But then I got a little older and wiser
Growing older helped me understand things better


And I realized there was no turning back
I understand that I cannot change the past


Cause blood may be thicker than water but it's not thicker than a bottle of Jack
Family loyalty does not compare to addiction


I need to get
I feel the need to escape my reality


(Away)
Escaping reality through drinking


Drink the night away
I drink to escape the pain and reality


Why you wanna know my name
Repeating the question of why someone would want to know my identity


Why you wanna know my number
Repeating the question of why someone would want my contact information


Why you wanna feel my pain
Repeating the question of why someone would want to experience my pain


Why you want the pressure I'm under
Repeating the question of why someone would want to experience the same pressures I am under


Why you wanna know my name
Repeating the question of why someone would want to know my identity


Why you wanna know my number
Repeating the question of why someone would want my contact information


Why you wanna feel my pain
Repeating the question of why someone would want to experience my pain


Why you want the pressure I'm under
Repeating the question of why someone would want to experience the same pressures I am under




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jason3241

Daddy was an alcoholic
And his daddy was an alcoholic
Mama was a rolling stone

Surprised she didn't go psychotic
Surprised I didn't go psychotic
Ashamed that I called him my idol
Surprised that he go the messages
Even if it was at the bottom of a bottle
I know

Whisky, whisky
Shots of the kidneys
Whisky, whisky
Shots of the brain

How many shots does a shot glass take for the eyeballs around you to not go insane

What's up with these walls ain't talking
Always thought they would only listen
And I call it the land of the free

Even though it feels like it's a prison
I've locked up
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
Why you wanna know my name
Why you wanna know my number
Why you wanna feel this pain
Why you want the pressure I'm under
You don't want the setback, you can bet that
Chicka chicka, one, two
Man, is this thing on
I don't even recall where my head's at
And I feel like a bear nap and a vomit
I've been called redhand with a gun in front of my reflection and I can not pull
up
I remember one night, I put that belt right around my neck
And I couldn't do it
Mind state used to be 100 like losey
It's usually a have in the place where I knew I'd be safe in
But lately the rules I've been braking is huge implications
Assuming you'd take me
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
Mama was a rolling stone
Daddy was a piece of shit
I remember sleepless nights
Where I would wanna slit my wrists
But then I got a little older and wiser
And I realized there was no turning back
Cause blood may be thicker than water but it's not thicker than a bottle of Jack
I need to get
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
(Away)
Drink the night away
Why you wanna know my name
Why you wanna know my number
Why you wanna feel my pain
Why you want the pressure I'm under
Why you wanna know my name
Why you wanna know my number
Why you wanna feel my pain
Why you want the pressure I'm under



All comments from YouTube:

@dylanmcnairn1804

I love the fact this guy tells an inspirational story in all his songs! Doesn't get the attention and support he deserves

@taylorpytlewski6989

I just had so many flash backs and so many things I thought I forgot. Stay strong to everyone out there who's going through things that they can't put into words...the pain they can't put into words! STAY STRONG!!!!

@GoddessTTV

I just wanna thank you man, you have no idea how much this song means to so many people. As someone who grew up in a toxic, alcoholic household with multiple mental health issues and bad things going on. This song really helped me push through šŸ’œ

@dezritter1552

Don't think BMike has an idea how good he is. Damn man. This song. Growing up with an alcoholic father, this hits it all. Thank you.

@BMIKEMUSIC

LETS GET THIS TO 100K!! Thank you so much for sharing, lets keep it up I love you guys!

@hayleymiller9415

how do you do these songs so good I love almost all of the songs I want your cds lol

@isaiahrodriguez9916

Hey Bmikewhat happened to your song "the chase"?

@demondavid55

Nearly there now only a couple hundred left!

@tccyde7073

holy crap man your good

@ianmullins355

ehh I can't find this on any music downloader

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