2) From Danbury, CT, a… Read Full Bio ↴1) From California, (hed) pe back when called hed
2) From Danbury, CT, a late-'80s/early-'90s indie/punk band called Hed.
Bartender
Hed Lyrics
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There's a whole in me that I can't fill
No matter how hard I try
Hey bartender hit me with a double
And introduce me to that girl with the bubble
I'm looking for trouble tonight
No momma don't trust me tonight
I'd be the quarterback
Hike hit the tailback
Watch it on playback
Jah smash that hitting that redbone
Up in the endzone biting on the collarbone
[Chorus]
I just want your company
I just want you to comfort me just come with me
Hey bartender hit me with another
I just about had to kill this brother
Shit I'm looking for trouble tonight
You be the beauty - baby
I'd be the beast
Who gives a fuck take it to the bedroom
Take it the streets
Take it like a man muthafucker
Yo bitch chose me muthafucker
[Chorus: x 2]
Take me there take me with you
I can't be alone tonight
I can't be alone tonight
I can't trust myself tonight
I can't trust myself tonight
Baby please don't trust me tonight
No please don't trust me tonight
Ain't nothing working
Ain't nothing right
There's a whole in me that I can't fill
No matter how hard I try
Ain't nothing sweeter there ain't nothing wrong
All the pain that I receive keeps me strong
It keeps me moving on
I just want your company
I want you to comfort me just come with me
I just want your company
I want you to comfort me just come with me I just want your company
I want you to comfort me just come with me
Comfort me just come with me
Comfort me just come with me
The song “Bartender” by Hed is about a person who is going through a tough time and is looking for someone to comfort him. The lyrics “Ain't nothing working, ain't nothing right, there's a hole in me that I can't fill, no matter how hard I try” show that the person is struggling with something in their life that they can’t fix, and they’re using alcohol and the company of a girl as a coping mechanism. The lines “Hey bartender hit me with a double, and introduce me to that girl with the bubble, I'm looking for trouble tonight, no momma don't trust me tonight” suggest that the person is intentionally seeking out trouble and doesn’t want anyone to stop them.
The lyrics “You be the center baby, I'd be the quarterback, hike hit the tailback, watch it on playback, Jah smash that hitting that redbone, up in the endzone biting on the collarbone” are metaphorical and suggest that the person is looking for a physical relationship without any emotional connection. The chorus “I just want your company, I just want you to comfort me, just come with me” emphasizes that the person is seeking comfort and companionship, but it’s not clear if they’re looking for something temporary or if they want a long-term relationship.
Overall, the song “Bartender” by Hed is a reflection of the struggles that some people go through in life, and how they sometimes seek out unhealthy ways to cope with their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't nothing working ain't nothing right
Everything in life seems to be going wrong
There's a whole in me that I can't fill
I have an emptiness that I cannot satisfy
No matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts
Hey bartender hit me with a double
I need a strong drink to numb my pain
And introduce me to that girl with the bubble
I'm looking for a distraction or someone to flirt with
I'm looking for trouble tonight
I am feeling reckless and want to cause chaos
No momma don't trust me tonight
I know I am not to be trusted
You be the center baby
I want you to be the focus of my attention
I'd be the quarterback
I'll take control of the situation
Hike hit the tailback
I'll make the first move
Watch it on playback
Remember the moments later
Jah smash that hitting that redbone
I want to have sexual relations with a woman of color
Up in the endzone biting on the collarbone
I will aggressively pursue intimacy with her
[Chorus] I just want your company
I desire your presence
I just want you to comfort me just come with me
I want you to make me feel better
Hey bartender hit me with another
I need another drink to keep me going
I just about had to kill this brother
I almost got into a fight with another man
Shit I'm looking for trouble tonight
I am still feeling reckless and want to cause chaos
You be the beauty - baby
I want you to be my attractive partner
I'd be the beast
I will act wild and unruly
Who gives a fuck take it to the bedroom
I don't care about consequences, let's have sex
Take it the streets
Let's take our wild behavior outside
Take it like a man muthafucker
Be tough and handle it
Yo bitch chose me muthafucker
I won her over, not you
[Chorus: x 2] Take me there take me with you
Take me away from my troubles
I can't be alone tonight
I cannot handle being alone right now
I can't trust myself tonight
I am not in control of my actions
Baby please don't trust me tonight
I know that I am not trustworthy
Ain't nothing sweeter there ain't nothing wrong
Despite all of my troubles, love is still a sweet thing
All the pain that I receive keeps me strong
My suffering has made me stronger
It keeps me moving on
It helps me continue on with life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WES GEER, JERRAD SHAIN, CHAD BENEKOS, DOUG BOYCE, BEN VAUGHT, MARK YOUNG, DINO GEORGE FEKARIS, NICK ZESSES
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