End Of The Bottle
Boukou Groove Lyrics
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And empty bag of gold and a bottle from the Rum
Affordability is on credit if you can get it
I sold my soul to the devil and he gave me two for one
He'll be your friend until the end of the bottle
I didn't know what he meant when he
Grinned and he said see you tomorrow
Good one Hand gives the other hand takes the other hand takes
Affordability is the thing for which we strive
And they tell us that we need it to survive
But I'm just happy living in this one room shack
Ain't got nothing so I won't miss it when they take it back
He'll be your friend until the end of the bottle
I didn't know what he meant when he
Grinned and he said see you tomorrow
I guess it's true you really do become a slave when you borrow
Good one Hand gives the other hand takes the other hand takes
Affordability is the thing for which we strive
And they tell us that we need it to survive
But I'm just happy living in this one room shack
Ain't got nothing so I won't miss it when they take it back
He'll be your friend until the end of the bottle
I didn't know what he meant when he
Grinned and he said see you tomorrow
I guess it's true you really do become a slave when you borrow
Good one Hand gives the other hand takes the other hand takes
The lyrics of Boukou Groove's "End of the Bottle" describe the struggle of living with and without means. The first verse opens up with the singer admitting to selling their soul for two things: "an empty bag of gold and a bottle from the rum." These two items may seem like a lousy exchange but the singer hints that they might have been desperate. The following lines talk about the unattainable factor of "affordability" and how credit seems to be the only way to get by.
The chorus highlights the devilish charm of alcohol with its line, "He'll be your friend until the end of the bottle." The singer recounts a moment when someone grinned and said, "See you tomorrow," possibly displaying the cyclic nature of addiction. The singer then alludes to the saying "one hand gives, and the other takes," describing the destructive power of addiction.
The second verse continues with the idea of affordability and how the need to survive is closely tied to it. The singer then states that living in a one-room shack without much is all he/she needs, not clinging to things that can be taken away. The chorus resumes, emphasizing the cyclical nature of addiction, the sinister relationship with the devil that comes with it, and the destructive power of borrowing.
Overall, "End of the Bottle" shows the dark relationship between addiction, credit, and the struggle to survive. Through its lyrics, Boukou Groove provides a poignant commentary not only on the potential struggles that come with addiction but also the social commentary on the event of around borrowed money.
Line by Line Meaning
I Sold my soul to the devil and he gave me two for one
I made a deal with the devil and got two things in return: an empty bag of gold and a bottle of rum.
Affordability is on credit if you can get it
Things are only affordable if you can get credit to pay for them.
He'll be your friend until the end of the bottle
The person who provides the alcohol may seem like a friend, but their friendship only lasts as long as the alcohol does.
I didn't know what he meant when he Grinned and he said see you tomorrow
When the person providing the alcohol said they'd see the artist tomorrow, they didn't understand the implications of being dependent on them for alcohol.
I guess it's true you really do become a slave when you borrow
Borrowing money or relying on others for things like alcohol can make a person feel like a slave to their lenders or suppliers.
Affordability is the thing for which we strive
Everyone wants things to be affordable, but often the only way to afford things is to go into debt.
And they tell us that we need it to survive
Society tells us that we need certain things to survive, even if we can't afford them.
But I'm just happy living in this one room shack
The artist is content with their current living situation, even though it's far from ideal.
Ain't got nothing so I won't miss it when they take it back
Because the artist doesn't have much, they won't be too upset when their possessions are taken away.
Good one Hand gives the other hand takes the other hand takes
People may seem generous and helpful, but in the end they often take from others just as much as they give.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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