Seemingly, the lyrics indicate how she may have recently relapsed; her prior battle with addiction included the use of prescription drugs, cocaine, and alcohol. Her 2017 documentary, Simply Complicated, depicts her troubling struggle with addiction, bipolar disorder, and portrays childhood experiences which have shaped her life and influenced her journey through fame and fortune.
Sober
Demi Lovato Lyrics
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For all of these goodbyes
Call me when it's over
'Cause I'm dying inside
Wake me when the shakes are gone
And the cold sweats disappear
Call me when it's over
And myself has reappeared
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I do it every, every, every time
It's only when I'm lonely (when I'm lonely)
Sometimes I just wanna cave
And I don't wanna fight
I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
Just hold me, I'm lonely (I'm lonely)
Momma, I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore
And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor
To the ones who never left me
We've been down this road before
I'm so sorry (I'm so sorry), I'm not sober anymore
I'm sorry to my future love
For the man that left my bed
For making love the way I saved for you inside my head
And I'm sorry for the fans I lost
Who watched me fall again
I wanna be a role model
But I'm only human
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I do it every, every, every time
It's only when I'm lonely (when I'm lonely)
And I don't wanna fight
I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
Just hold me, I'm lonely (I'm lonely)
Momma, I'm so sorry I'm not sober anymore
And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor
To the ones who never left me
We've been down this road before
I'm so sorry (I'm so sorry), I'm not sober (I'm not sober) anymore
I'm not sober anymore
I'm sorry that I'm here again
I promise I'll get help
It wasn't my intention
I'm sorry to myself
Demi Lovato's song "Sober" is a heart-wrenching confession of her relapse into addiction after years of sobriety. The lyrics reveal the singer's deep sense of guilt and sorrow, as well as her struggle to come to terms with the fact that she has lost control of her addiction. The song begins with Lovato acknowledging that she has no excuses for all of the goodbyes she has said as a result of her addiction. She expresses her desperation to be saved, to be free from the physical and emotional pain that comes with withdrawal, and to be herself again. She yearns for someone to hold her and comfort her through the lonely struggles of addiction.
The chorus of the song is a repeated refrain expressing Lovato's confusion and self-loathing for repeating the same cycle of addiction and recovery in a vicious loop. She apologizes to her parents, her fans, and her future love for the mistakes she has made. She also apologizes to herself for breaking her own promises and falling back into addiction. The candid honesty with which Lovato confronts her addiction and its impact on her life and relationships is a powerful testimony to the struggles of people fighting addiction.
Overall, Demi Lovato's "Sober" is a moving and powerful expression of the emotional turmoil that comes with addiction and relapse. It reminds us that addiction has no boundaries and can affect anyone, regardless of their fame, fortune or success.
Line by Line Meaning
I got no excuses
I can't make any excuses or explain why I am the way I am
For all of these goodbyes
I've experienced so many goodbyes and it's hard to handle
Call me when it's over
When everything is done, let me know
'Cause I'm dying inside
I'm hurting and it feels like I'm dying on the inside
Wake me when the shakes are gone
When I'm no longer trembling, wake me up
And the cold sweats disappear
When I stop sweating from anxiety, wake me up
And myself has reappeared
When I am feeling like myself again, let me know
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know, I don't know why
I don't understand why I keep making the same mistakes
I do it every, every, every time
Every time I feel this way, I react the same way
It's only when I'm lonely
I only feel this way when I'm alone
Sometimes I just wanna cave
Sometimes I just want to give up
And I don't wanna fight
I don't want to struggle or fight anymore
I try and I try and I try and I try and I try
But no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to break this pattern
Just hold me, I'm lonely
I just need someone to hold me and make me feel less alone
Momma, I'm so sorry, I'm not sober anymore
I'm apologizing to my mom for relapsing and not being sober anymore
And daddy, please forgive me for the drinks spilled on the floor
I'm apologizing to my dad for the times I've gotten drunk and made a mess
To the ones who never left me
I'm acknowledging the people who have stuck by me through my struggles
We've been down this road before
I've relapsed before and it's a familiar feeling
I'm sorry to my future love
I'm apologizing to my future partner for any harm I may cause them
For the man that left my bed
I'm sorry for the man who left me because of my addiction
For making love the way I saved for you inside my head
I'm sorry for fantasizing about making love in a certain way, and not being able to live up to it
And I'm sorry for the fans I lost
I'm apologizing to my fans who may have lost faith in me due to my addiction
Who watched me fall again
People have seen me relapse before and it's embarrassing
I wanna be a role model
I want to be a good example for others to follow
But I'm only human
I'm not perfect, and I make mistakes
I'm sorry that I'm here again
I'm sorry that I've relapsed again
I promise I'll get help
I'm making a promise to myself and others that I'll seek help
It wasn't my intention
I didn't mean to relapse and hurt myself and others
I'm sorry to myself
I'm apologizing to myself for not taking care of myself and my addiction
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - Mphazes, Demitria Lovato, Samuel Elliott Roman, Tushar Apte
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sowmyasasun878
HEY i don't know you. But i really want you to read this.
If you ever catch yourself wondering if life really is worth it , Here are some reasons why life really is worth it:
* Sunrises
* Sunsets
* The smell of the burning wood
* Looking for the shooting stars
* Soap bubbles
* Rainy days while you are at home
* Your favourite song on the radio while you are driving
* Peeing when you really had to go
* Avocados
* Music on vinyls
* Bubble wrap
* The crackling sound of a fireplace
* Cute puppies
* Yoga
* Reading a good book
* Travelling
* Getting your favourite flowers
* Real old school paper letters and cards
* Chocolate
* Staring out of the window while traveling
* Your friends and if you don't have any. Me:)
* Getting new good friends
* Finding animal shapes in the clouds
* Walking bare-feet in the sand
* Comic books
* Kissing a person you have been wanting to kiss
* Learning new things
* Doodling
* Singing in the shower
* butterflies
* Your family
* Licking melted ice cream
* An unexpected message from a long forgotten person
* A glass of water when you are very thirsty
* Your favourite sweater
* A compliment from a stranger
* Finding an object from your childhood
* Helping someone in need
* Polaroid pictures
* pasta
* The smell of freshly cut grass
* PIZZA
* Eiffel tower
* Feeling warm breeze
* Watching your favourite show before going to sleep
* Landing in a new country
* Drinking on the beach
* Music!
* Sleeping in clean sheets
* Dress-up costume party when you’ve got the perfect costume
* Winning the lottery
* Rollercoasters
* DISNEYLAND
* Sunbathing in the morning
* Getting a haircut which really suits you
* Meeting your soulmate
* Tight hugs
* Getting the best seat in the cinema
* Being the exact amount of drunk to enjoy karaoke
* Popcorn
* good books
* Going home to your childhood home for some pancakes or any other type of favourite childhood food
* Cuddles
* People’s eyes
* Scented candles
* Friday nights
* Peeing when you really had to go
* Well-visible rainbows
* Warm socks in the winter
* A true snuggle from your lover
* Skinny dipping
* Doing the thing you have been afraid to do
* Stand-up comedy
* Picnics
* The smell of fresh coffee in the morning
* The sound of a crispy toast breaking
* Finding the strength to say “no” when you should say “no”
* Working out and seeing the effect
* Staying in bed a little longer on a Saturday
* An occasional cigarette when you really want it
* I don't take full credit for all the points above as i have put some from the internet :) Most importantly it's because god gave you a life because he knows your worth. He loves you. You're here for a reason. Always Believe. NO MATTER WHAT you're going through I promise you, things Always get better❤️ You might not see it right now, But it always will. Also hey don't be so hard on yourself,ok? SMILE:)))
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@wasisabi7439
As someone dealing with mental illnesses, let me tell you, this is exactly what relapsing feels like. Some days everything seems fine and you're happy and then suddenly everything crashes down and you hate everybody and yourself even more for it. All you want is to not bother any of your friends or family, you just want to disappear. You don't understand why it happens, but you know that it's too late now and that you failed...again
So, for anyone else fighting a daily battle, just keep fighting. No matter how hard it seems, don't give up ❤️❤️
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@MoharLukaMusic
Needed to hear this today. After a month of pure darkness, today i've been feeling ok, which beats darkness i guess and hearing this just made me realise, we all struggle, we all fight in this world... Stay strong people. Love you all.
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Thank u😊