Downtown Brown have asked that they be tagged as "butt funk" here on this m… Read Full Bio ↴Downtown Brown have asked that they be tagged as "butt funk" here on this majestic website. Assailing all within reach in their spastic sideshow, the shape-shifting entity known as DOWNTOWN BROWN have radiated a legend so fantastical only Orson Welles could narrate their biography. Culminating in a weird mutant sound through rapid juxtapositions of rock, metal, punk, funk and experimental sounds, DOWNTOWN BROWN have forged a diverse sound that is as fully developed as well as it is broadly enjoyable. Having hypnotized thousands throughout the Midwest with their outright stupidity and nostalgic 80's-cheese-arena-rock live show, DTB have given new meaning to the term "laser-charged turbo fury." An omnipresent, high-drawing act in their hometown of Detroit--but still humble!--DOWNTOWN BROWN have long pursued a grassroots mission to unite the eccentrics of the world by creating an environment where "no man shall feel stupid for wearing a giant foam cowboy hat." The quest has hammered on since 2001, with numerous independent albums along the way – all of which have garnered strong reviews from both international and local publications, most notably METAL MANIACS and PIT MAGAZINE.

The band signed with DC-JAM records in August 2010.

Drinkin Song
Downtown Brown Lyrics

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My mom bitches at me, she wants me to be clean. I like to sit up with my homie, JIM BEAM. He keeps me warm and snug at night. Sometimes he makes me horny or get in a fight. WE'll drink, we'll drink, we'll drink some more. We'll drink till we puke and pass out on the floor. We'll drink, we'll drink and we'll drink again. Then we'll open up our beers and drink till we die. I open up a 5th and start to rub it. Used to hate the taste, but now I love it. See the whole world through the bottom of a glass. Need to get some chick drunk so I can get some ass. People say I'm an alcoholic. I tell them, "no way". I wouldn't be an alcoholic unless I drank every day.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Downtown Brown's "Drinkin Song" are quite straightforward, depicting a person who finds solace in drinking and disregards the concerns of their family and society. The singer describes the conflict with their mother, who urges them to live a clean lifestyle, but they prefer to bond with Jim Beam, an alcoholic beverage. The singer emphasizes the importance of alcohol in their life and how it makes them feel warm and comfortable, but also how it can lead to feelings of aggression or arousal. The lyrics highlight excessive drinking, to the point of vomiting and passing out on the floor.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics suggest an acceptance and even glorification of alcoholism, as the singer claims not to be an alcoholic because they do not drink every day. The song portrays a bleak outlook on life, with a dependence on alcohol as a coping mechanism for various issues. The lyrics reflect difficulty with self-control, addiction, and ultimately the consequences of drinking to excess.

Line by Line Meaning

My mom bitches at me, she wants me to be clean.
Despite my mother's nagging to stay sober, I prefer spending time with my beloved drink, Jim Beam.

I like to sit up with my homie, JIM BEAM.
Drinking Jim Beam is my favorite way to spend my time.

He keeps me warm and snug at night.
Drinking Jim Beam makes me feel cozy and relaxed.

Sometimes he makes me horny or get in a fight.
Drinking Jim Beam can lead me to feel either frisky or aggressive.

WE'll drink, we'll drink, we'll drink some more.
I will continue to consume alcohol regularly and heavily.

We'll drink till we puke and pass out on the floor.
My consumption of alcohol will frequently result in vomiting and losing consciousness.

We'll drink, we'll drink and we'll drink again.
I will endlessly repeat the cycle of drinking and getting drunk again.

Then we'll open up our beers and drink till we die.
Eventually, I will continue to drink alcohol until it leads to my eventual death.

I open up a 5th and start to rub it.
I begin to consume a bottle of alcohol and revel in its effects on me.

Used to hate the taste, but now I love it.
Despite initially disliking the taste of alcohol, I have grown to enjoy it greatly.

See the whole world through the bottom of a glass.
My perspective on life is heavily influenced by my constant drinking.

Need to get some chick drunk so I can get some ass.
I plan to use alcohol as a means of manipulating someone into having sex with me.

People say I'm an alcoholic.
Others have labeled me as having a problematic relationship with alcohol.

I tell them, "no way".
I deny having a problem with alcohol, despite evidence to the contrary.

I wouldn't be an alcoholic unless I drank every day.
I justify my drinking habits by telling myself that as long as I don't drink every single day, I can't be considered an alcoholic.

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