Drinking In The Daytime
Ginger Lyrics


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It's been another shitty day
And I'd wish my life away
But it looks like here to stay
So I'm drinking the day away

It's been another crazy fight
No-one's wrong and no-one's right
But I'll be sleeping alone tonight
Because someone ain't quite gotten even

Drinking in the daytime
It's just something I'm doing
Cause there's a hurricane brewing
And if I make it through this difficult time
I'm thanking whiskey and wine
I'm thanking whiskey and wine
Cause there two friends of mine
And they're helping me through today

Ah
Ah!!


It makes no sense
It makes no sense
It makes no sense to doubt it
There's no defence
There's no defence
There's no defence without it
You're too intense
You're too intense
You're too intense about it
I will not repent
I will not repent
Repent, repent, repent, nope!

Since it all began
Within the hearts of men
There was a natural need to feel oblivion
And the right to decide your medicine
Sipping gin or shooting heroin
There's a sin and a price to the vice you're in
And it isn't you who's deciding
If it's on prescription or legally controlled

Only those who know how to rock
Know when to roll

That's right, baby, that's right
Gotta hold on tight, gotta hold on tight
That's right, baby, that's right
Gotta hold on tight, gotta hold on tight
Gotta hold on tight, gotta hold on tight
Gotta hold on tight, gotta hold on tight
Cause if you're





Drinking in the daytime
That's your right

Overall Meaning

The song "Drinking in the Daytime" by Ginger is a powerful anthem about facing life's hardships and struggles. The lyrics express a sense of desperation and hopelessness, as the singer faces both internal and external conflicts. The verse "It's been another shitty day, And I'd wish my life away, But it looks like here to stay, So I'm drinking the day away" describe the singer's thoughts of wanting to escape their life, but feeling trapped and unable to do so. The chorus, on the other hand, suggests that drinking is a coping mechanism that helps the singer get through difficult times. The line "If I make it through this difficult time, I'm thanking whiskey and wine, I'm thanking whiskey and wine, 'cause they're two friends of mine, and they're helping me through today" shows how the singer is relying on alcohol to numb the pain.


The song's bridge, "Since it all began, Within the hearts of men, There was a natural need to feel oblivion, And the right to decide your medicine", provides a powerful commentary on the human experience. The lyrics suggest that seeking out a way to escape reality is a natural human desire, and that people should have the right to decide how they cope with their struggles. The following lines, "Sipping gin or shooting heroin, There's a sin and a price to the vice you're in, And it isn't you who's deciding, If it's on prescription or legally controlled" highlight the double standard in society's approach to different forms of escapism. Despite the fact that alcohol is legal and socially acceptable, it can still be just as destructive as illegal drugs.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been another shitty day
Another bad day has passed


And I'd wish my life away
The day was so bad that I wanted to give up on life entirely


But it looks like here to stay
But I have to face the situation


So I'm drinking the day away
So I'm numbing the pain with alcohol


It's been another crazy fight
Another argument has happened


No-one's wrong and no-one's right
Both parties are at fault


But I'll be sleeping alone tonight
But despite that, I'll be going to bed alone


Because someone ain't quite gotten even
Because one person hasn't gotten over it yet


Drinking in the daytime
Drinking in the daytime hours


It's just something I'm doing
It's just a coping mechanism I'm using


Cause there's a hurricane brewing
Because a big problem is on the horizon


And if I make it through this difficult time
And if I survive this hard period


I'm thanking whiskey and wine
I'm grateful for the solace provided by alcohol


Cause there two friends of mine
Because they are the only friends that I have in this awful moment


And they're helping me through today
And they're guiding me through this day


It makes no sense
There is no logic to it


It makes no sense
It doesn't make any sense at all


It makes no sense to doubt it
There is no point in questioning it


There's no defence
There is no defense


There's no defence
There is no way to defend oneself


There's no defence without it
It is an essential requirement


You're too intense
You're too passionate


You're too intense
You're too emotional


You're too intense about it
You're too passionate about it


I will not repent
I will not regret my choices


I will not repent
I refuse to feel sorry


Repent, repent, repent, nope!
I will not apologize for my behavior


Since it all began
Since the beginning of humanity


Within the hearts of men
Within the hearts of all humans


There was a natural need to feel oblivion
Humans have always desired to escape from reality


And the right to decide your medicine
The right to choose your vice


Sipping gin or shooting heroin
Drinking alcohol or using hard drugs


There's a sin and a price to the vice you're in
There are consequences to every action


And it isn't you who's deciding
And it isn't you who's in control


If it's on prescription or legally controlled
Even if it's legal or prescribed by a doctor


Only those who know how to rock
Only those who know how to live life to the fullest


Know when to roll
Know when to let go and enjoy the moment


Gotta hold on tight, gotta hold on tight
You have to hang on and stay strong


Cause if you're drinking in the daytime
Because if you're drinking during the day


That's your right
It's your decision and nobody else's




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Mikki Hoo

Ginger the genius.

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