Sober
Elli Ingram Lyrics

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Heavy smoke, bitter taste
Empty mind, got time to waste
Lost in lies, trying to find
All my dreams that are trapped inside

(Pre-)
I let the drugs get too much

I let it take me too far
My heavy head wants no more
But I will take it like I'm sober

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When the lights get low
And I let it take control
And I'm feeling so alone
One more sip and then it's gone, No
And then I lose my soul
To the poison that I am on but
But I can't let it go to waste
And I love the way it taste
I will take it like I'm sober

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Thick air, slow moves
Dancing alone, I got no fear
So sweet, not to fill
But living free is not safe for me
There's no light and it's perfect
I don't wanna see anything
I wanna be blind, should probably be sleeping
But I'm still drinking

(Pre-)
I let the drugs get too much
I let it take me too far
My heavy head wants no more
But I will take it like I'm sober

()
When the lights get low
And I let it take control
And I'm feeling so alone
One more sip and then it's gone, No
And then I lose my soul
To the poison that I am on but
But I can't let it go to waste
And I love the way it taste
I will take it like I'm sober

(Bridge x4)
Maybe I can't

Maybe that's why I'm here
Sober

Overall Meaning

In Elli Ingram's song "Sober," the lyrics describe a person who is lost in drugs and their effect on their mind and body. The song speaks to the struggle of addiction and the difficulty of finding a way out. The first verses portray a person who is lost in lies and trying to find their dreams that are trapped inside them. The pre-chorus explains that the drugs have taken the person too far, but they will continue to take them like they're sober. This line indicates that the individual is using drugs to feel normal or to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

The chorus describes a person who is feeling alone and controlled by the drugs they're using. They know that they're losing their soul to the poison but can't let it go to waste. They love the way the drugs taste, and even when they know it's not safe, they keep drinking. In the second verse, the person is dancing slowly, feeling free but not safe. They don't want to see anything or be aware of the dangers of their addiction. The bridge questions whether the person is capable of getting sober and implies that they may need help.

Line by Line Meaning

Heavy smoke, bitter taste
The drugs are having a negative impact on my body and mind.

Empty mind, got time to waste
I'm not thinking clearly and have nothing to do but indulge in drugs.

Lost in lies, trying to find All my dreams that are trapped inside
I'm struggling with figuring out who I am and what I want in life, so I turn to drugs.

I let the drugs get too much I let it take me too far My heavy head wants no more But I will take it like I'm sober
I know I've had too much, but I continue to use drugs anyway.

When the lights get low And I let it take control And I'm feeling so alone One more sip and then it's gone, No And then I lose my soul To the poison that I am on but But I can't let it go to waste And I love the way it taste I will take it like I'm sober
Despite the negative consequences, I continue to use drugs because it makes me feel better in the moment.

Thick air, slow moves Dancing alone, I got no fear So sweet, not to fill But living free is not safe for me There's no light and it's perfect I don't wanna see anything I wanna be blind, should probably be sleeping But I'm still drinking
I enjoy the feeling of being drunk and carefree, but I know the risks of my behavior.

Maybe I can't Maybe that's why I'm here Sober
I'm not sure if I can stop using drugs, which is why I'm still struggling with sobriety.

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