Liquor Store Blues
Bruno Mars Lyrics


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Now greetings to the world

Standing at this liquor store
Whiskey coming through my pores
Feeling like I run this whole block
Lotto tickets cheap beer
That's why you can catch me here
Tryna scratch my way up to the top

'Cause my job got me going nowhere
So I ain't got a thing to lose
Take me to a place where I don't care
This is me and my liquor store blues

I'll take one shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be ok tomorrow
One shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be ok tomorrow

Me and my guitar tonight
Singing to the city lights
Tryna leave with more than what I got
'Cause '68 cents ain't just gonna pay the rent
So I'll be out here 'til they call the cops

'Cause my job got me going nowhere
So I ain't got a thing to lose
Take me to a place where I don't care
This is me and my liquor store blues




I'll take one shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be ok tomorrow
One shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be ok tomorrow

Here comes Junior Gong, I'm flying high like Superman
And thinking that I run the whole block
I don't know if it's just because pineapple kush between my jaws
Has got me feeling like I'm on top
Feeling like I woulda stand up to the cops
And stand up to the bigger heads because the whole a them a saps
All the talk them a talk unemployment no drop
'Nough ghetto youth cannot escape the trap

Give me this one shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be ok tomorrow
One shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be ok tomorrow

Now greetings to the world
Voice of da one called Bruno Mars, 'long side gong to da zilla
A.K.A. Damian junior gong Marley, yes sir
Ya best believe, ha ha (now me)

Overall Meaning

that Bruno Mars's song "Liquor Store Blues" highlights the harsh reality of living in poverty while also finding comfort in alcohol and music. The song is a story from the perspective of a struggling musician who turns to alcohol to numb the pain of his unhappy life. The first verse already depicts the state of his life where he is stuck, desperate, and hopeless, with no perspective or hope for a better future. He is looking for an escape through alcohol and tobacco, feeling like he owns the block as he visits the liquor store. He is not only struggling with the monotony of his dead-end job but also with the fact that he cannot make ends meet, hence resorting to purchasing cheap items, including lottery tickets to possibly change his fate.


In the chorus, he repeats the line "I'll take one shot for my pain, one drag for my sorrow, get messed up today, I'll be ok tomorrow." Bruno Mars's character is using liquor and drugs to cope with the struggles of his life. He is finding solace in drugs and alcohol to deal with his sorrows, worries, stress, and anxiety. He sings about living in a society where he is struggling with the pressures of his responsibilities, debts, and dues. Every day feels like a dead-end, and he wants a break from it all.


Line by Line Meaning

Now greetings to the world
I am acknowledging what's around me


Standing at this liquor store
I'm here at the liquor store


Whiskey coming through my pores
I'm drinking a lot of whiskey


Feeling like I run this whole block
I feel empowered


Lotto tickets cheap beer
I'm buying affordable lottery tickets and beer


That's why you can catch me here
This is where I'm spending my time


Tryna scratch my way up to the top
I'm trying to make something of myself


'Cause my job got me going nowhere
I feel stuck at my job


So I ain't got a thing to lose
I don't have much to lose


Take me to a place where I don't care
I need a place to escape


This is me and my liquor store blues
This is where I am and how I feel


I'll take one shot for my pain
I'm drinking to ease my pain


One drag for my sorrow
I'm smoking to cope with my sorrow


Get messed up today
I'm getting drunk and high today


I'll be ok tomorrow
I'll be okay tomorrow


Me and my guitar tonight
I'm playing guitar tonight


Singing to the city lights
I'm singing to the city


Tryna live on more than what I got
I'm trying to improve my life


'Cause '68 cents ain't gonna pay the rent
I don't have enough money


So I'll be out here 'til they call the cops
I'll keep doing what I'm doing until it's time to leave


Here comes Junior Gong, I'm flying high like Superman
I'm feeling great, like I'm invincible


And thinking that I run the whole block
I feel like I have the ability to take control


I don't know if it's just because pineapple kush between my jaws
I don't know if it's just the weed I'm smoking


Has got me feeling like I'm on top
But I'm still feeling like I'm in control


Give me this one shot for my pain
I need another shot to deal with my pain


One drag for my sorrow
I need another drag to cope with my sorrow


Get messed up today
I'm getting messed up today


I'll be ok tomorrow
But things will be better tomorrow


Now greetings to the world
Again, I'm acknowledging what's around me


You best believe
You can count on it




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, MITCHUM KHAN IVANHOE CHIN, DWAYNE RICHARD CHIN QUEE, PETER GENE HERNANDEZ, PHILLIP MARTIN LAWRENCE, ARI LEVINE, DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY

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@anajudithguerreroe3416

Standing at this liquor store
Whiskey coming through my pores
Feeling like I run this whole block
Lotto tickets, cheap beer
That's why you can catch me here
Tryna scratch my way up to the top

Cause my job got me going nowhere
So I ain't got a thing to lose
Take me to a place where I don't care
This is me and my liquor store blues

I'll take one shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be okay tomorrow
One shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be okay tomorrow

Me and my guitar tonight
Singing to the city lights
Tryna live on more than what I got
Cause 68 cent
Just ain't gonna pay the rent so
I'll be out here til they call the cops

Cause my job got me going nowhere
So I ain't got a thing to lose
Take me to a place where I don't care
This is me and my liquor store blues

I'll take one shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be okay tomorrow
One shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be okay tomorrow

[Damian Marley:]
Here comes Junior Gong
I'm flying high like superman
And thinking that I run the whole block
I don't know if it's just because
Pinapple kush between my jaws
Has got me feeling like I'm on top
Feeling like I woulda stand up to the cops
And stand up to da bigger heads because de whole a dem a saps
All de talk dem a talk and dem fly make no drop
Nuff ghetto youth cannot escape the trap

Give me this one shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be okay tomorrow
One shot for my pain
One drag for my sorrow
Get messed up today
I'll be okay tomorrow



All comments from YouTube:

@plt1376

Without a shadow of a doubt, this is Bruno's most underrated song!! This song hits really hard...

@wikisport6344

Try his song "Today my life begins"and you know which is underrated

@Lankytoebro

I first heard this song in the local store, and I knew from the voice that this was from bruno. Already addicited, and always in my head. his music never disappoints me.

@artricialacaze1041

True 😂

@usernamepassword123

rest of my life, today my life begins, and again are my favorite underrated songs by him! check those out

@xxdarkface8861

Cuando escuché está canción estaba en 5to de primaria, hoy 8 años después me doy cuenta que con el que colabora en hijo de Bob Marley, definitivamente la conciencia es algo que se activa mágicamente

@dixanhernandez2107

Great song, it always cuddles my soul

@rachaelhilayuwa6501

Damien Marley is something else 😊

@Truong93ksnb

it's like cleaning the attic and found some treasure forgotten in the past. This song is a true treasure after all these years!

@ivygarcia6878

Ikr? This was in my recommend and the memories flooded in

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