After a solo tour in the fall of 2003, Alexakis decided to continue with Everclear, organizing a new band that made its debut in March of 2004. The new lineup consisted of bass player Sam Hudson, guitarist Dave French, and drummer Eric Bretl. In the summer of 2004, the band added keyboard player Josh Crawley, and swapped Bretl for former Everclear drum tech Brett Snyder. The new lineup released its first recording, a cover of Woody Guthrie's This Land Is Your Land, that summer. A self-released EP of performances recorded for XM Satellite Radio called Closure was given out at shows in the fall of 2004.
Free of a major label, Alexakis spent the ensuing year and half slowly recording material for a new Everclear release. He admitted that the time after the breakup of the original lineup served as a "wake up call", during which he suffered his third divorce and a filing for bankruptcy. Alexakis announced the completion of the album in early 2006,titled Welcome To The Drama Club. The new band is now on Eleven Seven Music.
In August of 2008, drummer Brett Snyder left the band after four years. He was then replaced by Tommy Stewart, who previously played in bands Fuel and Godsmack.
Drunk Again
Everclear Lyrics
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Don't let Hazel see you when you're high
Just take a walk to your sleazy bar
Come back after I've come down
Cross the street
On your knees
Makes me ashamed
I can't shake your pain
You get high, you'd just throw it away
Hey Kathy please give me a break
I told you not to come here when you're drunk again
I'm sober now just 30 days
All alone and working hard to stay that way
Cross the street
On your knees
Makes it hard
It's hard to see
I can't shake your pain
You get high, you'd just throw it away
Kathy please, yeah yeah
I don't want to see you when you're down
Just leave me be and go away
You're not going to pull me down
I won't let you throw it away
The lyrics of "Drunk Again" by Everclear depicts the aftermath of a toxic relationship where the singer is trying to keep himself sober and away from his ex-girlfriend Kathy who keeps coming back to him, seeking comfort and support while high. The song starts with the singer pleading with Kathy to leave him alone and not let "Hazel," presumably his new girlfriend, see her in that state. He asks her to walk to her "sleazy bar" and come back after he has come down. The chorus talks about how seeing her in that state makes the singer feel ashamed and how he can't shake off her pain even though he has moved on from her.
The second verse reveals that it's been 30 days since the singer has been sober, and he is trying his best to stay that way. He asks Kathy to not come to him when she is drunk again, and he won't let her pull him down. The chorus remains the same, with the singer feeling helpless and unable to shake off her addiction and pain.
The lyrics of "Drunk Again" unravel how addiction not only affects the addict but also the people around them. It highlights the pain and helplessness one feels when someone they care about is suffering from addiction. The song's slow and somber tune aids in conveying the emotions of the singer, and the bittersweet ending leaves the listeners with a mix of pity and relief.
Line by Line Meaning
Kathy please just go away
Asking someone to leave.
Don't let Hazel see you when you're high
Avoiding someone to prevent negative effects on another person.
Just take a walk to your sleazy bar
Suggesting someone go to a specific place.
Come back after I've come down
Waiting for a certain state to occur before dealing with someone.
Cross the street
A simple instruction to physically move.
On your knees
A request for subservience or submission.
Makes me ashamed
Feeling embarrassment or humiliation.
It's hard to sleep
Having difficulty finding rest.
I can't shake your pain
Refers to the emotional or physical distress someone brings with them.
You get high, you'd just throw it away
Highlighting someone's disregard for something important.
Hey Kathy please give me a break
Asking for some space or rest.
I told you not to come here when you're drunk again
Reminding someone of past conduct which should be avoided.
I'm sober now just 30 days
A positive statement regarding sobriety indicating a somewhat recent time frame.
All alone and working hard to stay that way
Grappling with past difficulties and working to avoid them once more.
Makes it hard
Signalling a problem or obstacle.
It's hard to see
Experiencing some sort of difficulty in observing someone or something else.
Kathy please, yeah yeah
A plea or request for consideration.
I don't want to see you when you're down
Stating a preference for avoiding a negative or difficult situation.
Just leave me be and go away
A clear request to be left alone.
You're not going to pull me down
Asserting one's ability to resist negative influences.
I won't let you throw it away
Determining to maintain something of value, despite others' behaviour.
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ross janzen
Thank you soo much. I bought this ep at the show in Vancouver when they opened for Flop in 93 weeks after recording it. It was stolen along with my truck a few years later when i was also in Vancouver and Everclear headlined a sold out show. I was back stage talking with Art and co, When we finally got out my truck with all music inside was gone. Needless too say I have been looking for it for a very long time.. WOW well played Sir . This sound is the reason i loved and still do listen to Everclear. Thanks again Nervous and Weird forever.
Acel Damia
I remember trying to ask Art to play this back yonder. Man, was it made clear to me that it was not going to happen.
J Gone
Damn that bass line f yes
dave790
Does anyone have a download they can offer for this and its parent EP? Can't find it anywhere!
Acel Damia
In the "better than nothing" category, get a program like 4K Video Downloader, or similar, and download/save them directly from Youtube.