Drink to get drunk
Different Gear vs Sia Lyrics


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I eat food to satisfy my hunger
I drink water to quench my thirst
I use my mouth and air to blow balloon up
I prick with pin to watch it burst
To make noise I use my breathe
To unlock doors I use a key
When I'm looking for something I use my eyes
I use booze to unlock me

I sweep so I can sleep
I sweep so I can sleep

Sweep Sweep Sweep Sweep Sweep

I wear shoes so I can run
As to avoid the broken glass
I wear the pants because they suit me
And to discourage the pinchin' of ass
I'll tell a joke to make you laugh
I'll close the door to have a cry
They say that change and pain is a positive thing
Have I changed since you died

I Sweep so I can sleep
I Sweep so I can sleep

Sweep Sweep Sweep Sweep Sweep

Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke




I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

Overall Meaning

The song "Drink To Get Drunk" by Different Gear vs. Sia is a reflection on the human condition and the various ways we cope with life's struggles. The verses list out basic human activities like eating, drinking, and using various body parts to accomplish tasks, and then shifts to more emotional topics like joking to make others happy, crying alone, and dealing with pain and change.


The phrase "I sweep so I can sleep" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that in order to rest and find peace, one must first take care of their surroundings and responsibilities. This lyric is particularly powerful because it suggests that a person's mental state is directly impacted by their physical environment.


The chorus, "Don't ask me why I smoke, I don't know, but I drink to get drunk" conveys a sense of frustration and uncertainty about one's destructive habits. The singer seems to be grappling with why they engage in certain behaviors, and the repetition of the line highlights the cycle of addiction and the difficulty of breaking it.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the complexities of human behavior and the ways in which we seek comfort and escape from the challenges of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I eat food to satisfy my hunger
To quell my hunger pains, I consume food


I drink water to quench my thirst
To satisfy my body's need for hydration, I drink water


I use my mouth and air to blow balloon up
Utilizing my oral cavity and breath, I inflate a balloon


I prick with pin to watch it burst
To witness the destructive power of a pin, I pierce a balloon


To make noise I use my breathe
To create auditory vibrations, I exhale air


To unlock doors I use a key
To gain access to enclosed spaces, I utilize a specific key


When I'm looking for something I use my eyes
To locate an object, I rely on my visual sense


I use booze to unlock me
To attain a state of mental release, I consume alcohol


I sweep so I can sleep
I clean up my surroundings to ensure a peaceful slumber


Sweep sweep sweep sweep sweep
Repetitive motion of cleaning up my surroundings


I wear shoes so I can run
To facilitate movement, I adorn my feet with footwear


As to avoid the broken glass
Preventing injuries by circumventing shards of shattered glass


I wear the pants because they suit me
Choosing clothing that resonates with my personality


And to discourage the pinchin' of ass
Wearing pants to deter unwanted physical advances


I'll tell a joke to make you laugh
My comedic stylings are employed to stimulate enjoyment and laughter


I'll close the door to have a cry
Retreating into solitude to express emotions of sadness or sorrow


They say that change and pain is a positive thing
It is believed that transformation and suffering can lead to personal growth


Have I changed since you died
After experiencing loss, have I undergone any significant personal metamorphosis


Don't ask me why I smoke
I cannot give a reason for my smoking habits


I don't know
Uncertainty surrounds my smoking inclinations


But I drink to get drunk
My reason for alcohol consumption is to achieve a state of inebriation




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@AlessandroCalza

Lyrics:

I eat food to satisfy my hunger
I drink water to quench my thirst
I use my mouth and air to blow balloon up
I prick with pin to watch it burst
To make noise I use my breath
To unlock doors I use a key
And when I'm looking for something I use my eyes
I use booze to unlock me

Don't ask me why I smoke
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

I wear shoes so I can run
As to avoid the broken glass
I wear the pants because they suit me
And to discourage the pinchin' of my ass
I'll tell a joke to make you laugh
I'll close the door to have a cry
They say that change and pain is a positive thing
Have I changed since you died?

Don't ask me why I smoke
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke
But I drink to get drunk

Don't ask me why I smoke
I don't know
But I drink to get drunk

I use booze to unlock me



All comments from YouTube:

@willisgreate9699

One of the best House track ever released ! Early 00's were phenomenal. This is hypnotic

@alinaferreira7089

Portugal here, best track ever!!!

@velkotodorov5132

Still one of the best tracks EVER !! 2021 !

@FabioPereira

Indeed.

@alinaferreira7089

Ever!!!!!

@velkotodorov5132

2023 !! best track ever !!!!!

@alesmlacnik5748

One of the best house songs still after all this years

@AlessandroCalza

This is a MASTERPIECE.

@bdogue2755

surely!

@axelveret3128

2024?? Best track forever 🥰

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