Rehab
Glee Cast Lyrics
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Ohio, Ohio, Ohioooo
They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, "No, no, no"
Yes, I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but I won't go, go, go
I ain't got seventy days
'Cause there's nothing
Nothing you can teach me
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
I didn't get a lot in class
But I know it don't come in a shot glass
They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, "No, no, no"
Yes, I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but I won't go, go, go
The man said, "Why do you think you here?"
I said, "I got no idea...
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
So, I always keep a bottle near"
He said, "I just think you're depressed"
This me: "Yeah, baby, and the rest"
They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, "No, no, no"
Yes, I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know
I don't never wanna drink again
I just, ooh, I just need a friend
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
Have everyone think I'm on the mend
It's not just my pride
It's just 'til these tears have dried
They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, "No, no, no"
Yes, I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but I won't go, go, go
The Glee Cast's rendition of "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse is a captivating portrayal of the angst and turmoil that addiction can cause. The song begins with the background vocals chanting "Ohio, Ohio, Ohio" as the lead singer delivers the iconic line "They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, 'No, no, no'". From the get-go, the lyrics are unabashedly blunt, crystal clear, and unapologetic. The song goes on to describe the singer's struggles with addiction and her refusal to seek help despite her loved ones' pleas. The lyrics "I ain't got the time, and if my daddy thinks I'm fine, he's tried to make me go to rehab but I won't go, go, go" are particularly powerful, painting a picture of someone who is too stubborn to admit they have a problem.
Line by Line Meaning
They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, "No, no, no"
The singer is being pressured to go to rehab, but is refusing to do so.
Yes, I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know
The singer has been through tough times, but they will come back stronger.
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
The singer is too busy to go to rehab and doesn't believe they need it.
He's tried to make me go to rehab but I won't go, go, go
The artist's father has tried to convince them to go to rehab, but they continue to refuse.
I'd rather be at home with Ray
The artist would rather be spending time with someone they care about.
I ain't got seventy days
The singer doesn't have the time or patience for a long rehab program.
'Cause there's nothing
The singer doesn't believe there is anything they need to learn from rehab.
Nothing you can teach me
The artist doesn't believe that rehab can teach them anything they don't already know.
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
The artist believes they can learn what they need from someone they know (Mr. Hathaway).
I didn't get a lot in class
The artist didn't learn much from a traditional educational setting.
But I know it don't come in a shot glass
The singer knows that real knowledge and solutions to their problems cannot be found in alcohol.
The man said, "Why do you think you here?"
A professional is questioning the artist's reasons for being in rehab.
I said, "I got no idea...
The singer admits to not knowing why they are in rehab.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
The singer is worried they will lose someone they love if they don't change their behavior.
So, I always keep a bottle near"
The singer turns to alcohol to cope with their problems.
He said, "I just think you're depressed"
The professional believes the artist is suffering from depression.
This me: "Yeah, baby, and the rest"
The artist confirms that they are indeed suffering from depression as well as other issues.
I don't never wanna drink again
The singer is making a commitment to never drink again.
I just, ooh, I just need a friend
The singer needs support and companionship to overcome their problems.
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
The artist doesn't want to commit to a long rehab program.
Have everyone think I'm on the mend
The artist doesn't want others to think they are getting better if they don't really believe it themselves.
It's not just my pride
The artist's stubbornness is not just a matter of pride but also of personal belief.
It's just 'til these tears have dried
The singer will consider rehab when they feel more capable of dealing with their problems.
Contributed by Henry L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodrigo Juarez
They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, "no, no, no"
Yes, I've been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go
I'd rather be at home with a Ray
I ain't got seventy days
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
I didn't get a lot in class
But I know we don't come in a shot glass
They tried to make me go to rehab
I said, "no, no, no"
Yes, I've been black
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
I ain't got the time
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab
I won't go, go, go
The man said, "why do you think you here?
I said, "I got no idea"
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my…
Bridget Brennan
The most unrealistic thing about this scene was that any public school would put this much money into their arts department for a show like this
geris
my private school doesn’t, it’s in aus and it’s pretty fancy. arts programs are trash though
Carson Pemberton
@geris arts aren’t trash what are you talking about?
geris
@Carson Pemberton haha i meant our arts programs, not actually the arts. personally i’m a theatre kid but the programs we have at my school are terrible and overpriced to join
Carson Pemberton
@geris Oh sorry I'm an kid in the arts as well and I thought you thought the arts in general were bad but I'm a theatre kid too lol.
Shampain
the school vocal adrenaline is in isnt from a public school
houseofsvt
Still one of their greatest performances ever!! 💝
gk891
So amazing. Can't decide if this number or Bohemian Rhapsody was the best show choir performance ever featured on the show.
Sergio Fridschtein
gk891 bohemian rhapsody always wins
Lucie
This Performance is better in my eyes.