Blackout
Dolphin Friendly Lyrics
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The hair of the dog is alive
A fire's burning inside
Off two feet I can fly
I don't wanna rationise
Or spill out the truthful vibe
I spin it in my glass right
My heart feels warm oh'
So my anxiety's slipped
It's hit me like a tonne of bricks I'm unfit
I think I'm falling twisted shit yeah I'm lit
I devolge in the malt some more try score
It's a clown show I'm hitting the floor I ignore
That flipping the liquor the physical fryer can't fix my floors
I'm a broken record to the core I don't know
Where's it going to end tonight
So where you gonna go in the moonlight
Or is it the sunshine
I feel it all pulling my backside
I'm a werewolf to dine
Where you gonna go when the blackside's revealing
The best options sipping
React on forgiving
Relax on your living
I say
Is your mind OK?
Go
You take me for granted even as your bottle self
I'm alone in my zone but I can't reach the top shelf
But you
Couldn't even hear my own lies
They line up to you to find their brains on a-skew
I pulled away just in time before pursue but ah
Clarity is a genius sight
So where you gonna go in the moonlight
Or is it the sunshine
I feel it all pulling my backside
I'm a werewolf to dine
Where you gonna go when the blackside's revealing
The best options sipping
React on forgiving
Relax on your living
I say
Is your mind OK?
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know, you said to me
I know I know I know I know you said
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know, you said to me
I know I know I know I know you said
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know, you said to me
I know I know I know I know you said
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know, you said to me
I know I know I know I know you said
So where you gonna go in the moonlight
Or is it the sunshine
I feel it all pulling my backside
I'm a werewolf to dine
Where you gonna go when the blackside's revealing
The best options sipping
React on forgiving
Relax on your living
I say
Oh I say
The lyrics to Dolphin Friendly's song "Blackout" describe the experience of getting drunk and lost in one's own thoughts, with a mix of self-awareness and self-denial. The first stanza sets the scene of drinking to forget and feeling the effects of alcohol ("trickle down my throat-side", "hair of the dog is alive"). The singer seems to be enjoying the warmth and buzz of the alcohol but also acknowledges the potential harm of avoiding reality ("I don't wanna rationalize, or spill out the truthful vibe").
The second stanza shows a shift in tone, as the singer starts to feel the negative effects of the blackout ("anxiety slipped", "hitting the floor", "broken record to the core"). Despite this, they still try to keep drinking to numb the pain ("devolve in the malt some more"). The chorus repeats the questions "where you gonna go" and "is your mind okay?", suggesting that the singer is lost and searching for answers. The use of werewolf imagery ("I'm a werewolf to dine") further emphasizes the idea of a transformation and loss of control.
The last stanza introduces another character that the singer seems to feel disconnected from ("you take me for granted", "couldn't even hear my own lies"). The use of repetition ("I know I know I know") underscores the frustration of not being heard or understood. The final chorus repeats the questions from earlier, suggesting that the singer is still searching for a way out.
Overall, "Blackout" is a poignant depiction of the emotional and physical effects of drinking to escape, while acknowledging the complex mix of enjoyment and pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
It trickle down my throat-side
The alcohol goes down my throat smoothly
The hair of the dog is alive
Drinking more alcohol helps deal with the hangover
A fire's burning inside
I am feeling warm from the alcohol
Off two feet I can fly
I feel drunk enough to feel like I am flying
I don't wanna rationise
I don't want to think about the consequences of my actions
Or spill out the truthful vibe
I don't want to be honest about how much I have had to drink
I spin it in my glass right
I am drinking my alcohol in a particular way to enjoy it better
My heart feels warm oh'
I am feeling warmed up emotionally too
So my anxiety's slipped
My anxiety has gone away for now
It's hit me like a tonne of bricks I'm unfit
The reality of my situation is hitting me hard
I think I'm falling twisted shit yeah I'm lit
I feel like I am losing control and getting drunk
I devolge in the malt some more try score
I am drinking more alcohol in an attempt to feel even better
It's a clown show I'm hitting the floor I ignore
I am not paying attention to the fact that I am drinking too much
That flipping the liquor the physical fryer can't fix my floors
Drinking too much cannot fix my problems
I'm a broken record to the core I don't know
I am stuck in a pattern of drinking and feeling bad
Where's it going to end tonight
I am worried about how tonight will end
So where you gonna go in the moonlight
Where will you go at night?
Or is it the sunshine
Will you go out during the day too?
I feel it all pulling my backside
I feel pulled to do something I might regret
I'm a werewolf to dine
I feel like an animal and am ready to feast
Where you gonna go when the blackside's revealing
Where will you go when things get dark?
The best options sipping
The best option is to drink slowly
React on forgiving
Forgive yourself for anything you have done
Relax on your living
Take it easy and enjoy life
I say
I recommend
Is your mind OK?
Are you thinking clearly?
You take me for granted even as your bottle self
You don't see me for who I really am
I'm alone in my zone but I can't reach the top shelf
I am drinking alone and can't even control myself
Couldn't even hear my own lies
I couldn't even see the truth about myself
They line up to you to find their brains on a-skew
People come to you and end up losing their minds
I pulled away just in time before pursue but ah
I stopped before things got even worse
Clarity is a genius sight
Seeing things clearly is a smart decision
Oh I say
Oh, I recommend
I know I know I know I know I know I know I know, you said to me
You repeatedly told me something
I know I know I know I know you said
You told me something a number of times
So where you gonna go in the moonlight
Where will you go at night?
Or is it the sunshine
Will you go out during the day too?
I feel it all pulling my backside
I feel pulled to do something I might regret
I'm a werewolf to dine
I feel like an animal and am ready to feast
Where you gonna go when the blackside's revealing
Where will you go when things get dark?
The best options sipping
The best option is to drink slowly
React on forgiving
Forgive yourself for anything you have done
Relax on your living
Take it easy and enjoy life
I say
I recommend
Is your mind OK?
Are you thinking clearly?
Writer(s): Dolphin Friendly
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