The milestone and the group's fresh sound -- a mix of acoustic guitar, mixed media samples and Latin American-inspired drums -- helped the group get the industry’s full attention.
The group made a triumphant return with their 2020 album AUGUST. Featuring lead singles such as The Ceiling, Border (CH, III), and Rosalie (Ch. II)
Malt Liquor
Lewis Del Mar Lyrics
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Smiling sideways to my friends
But we're all getting sick of
Parties, love at 5 AM
But who's coming?
Dance around like skeletons
'Cause we forgot what we wanted
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know you do
And we always go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know you do
And we always go insane
Try'na chase some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
The morning's tied back one again
I in the kitchen
Some mornings I wish I'd grow out of this
Just like a pain my decision
'Cause I never learn to tell you no
No I never learn
I never learn to tell you no
And I never learn to tell you no
Oh, I never learn to tell you no
And I never learn to tell you no
Oh, I never learn to tell you no, oho
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know you do
And we always go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know you do
And we always go insane
Try'na chase some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
"Malt Liquor" by Lewis Del Mar is a melancholic yet upbeat song that delves into the age-old cycle of partying and searching for pleasure. The opening lines denote the start of a party, perhaps for the umpteenth time, but it becomes clear that the singer and those around him are becoming wearied by the routine. The chorus acknowledges that the same pattern repeats itself time and time again, yet perspective is never gained as they continue chasing after new pleasures that will inevitably result in the same letdown.
The second verse shifts to a morning after the party, where the singer reflects on his lack of discipline and inability to make sound decisions that would lead to a more fulfilling life. Despite recognizing the problem, he still hasn't learned to say no – the allure of a good time and chasing after new pleasurable experiences still reigns supreme. The chorus repeats here, emphasizing the undeniable cycle that is not being broken.
Overall, "Malt Liquor" displays an understanding of the struggles that come with addiction, whether it be to substances or a lifestyle. There is a longing for change but a reluctance to take that crucial first step, resulting in an endless repetition of the same cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
Party sideways once again, malt liquor
Going to another party, drinking malt liquor
Smiling sideways to my friends
Looking happy, but just going through the motions
But we're all getting sick of parties, love at 5 AM
Tired of the party scene, meaningless hookups
But who's coming?
Questioning whether anyone will show up
Dance around like skeletons, 'Cause we forgot what we wanted
Dancing without direction, unsure of what we're looking for
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know you do
And we always go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know you do
And we always go insane
Try'na chase some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
Stuck in a cycle of monotony and insanity, constantly searching for new excitement
The morning's tied back one again
I in the kitchen
Waking up hungover again, in the kitchen
Some mornings I wish I'd grow out of this
Just like a pain my decision
Sometimes wishing we could move past this phase of life, regretting past choices
'Cause I never learn to tell you no
No I never learn
I never learn to tell you no
And I never learn to tell you no
Oh, I never learn to tell you no
And I never learn to tell you no
Oh, I never learn to tell you no, oho
Unable to say no to destructive behavior, continually repeating mistakes
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
The party's sideways once again
Malt Liquor
Smiling sideways to my friends
But we're all getting sicker
[Verse 2]
The party's alive at 5am
But who's counting?
Dance around like skeletons
Cuz we forgot what we wanted
[Chorus]
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
Trying to chase
Some pleasure brand new
[Verse 2]
The morning's tie-dyed once again
High in the kitchen
These morning's I wish I'd grow out of this
Feels like it ain't my decision
Cuz I never learned to tell you no
No I never learned
Oh, I never learned to tell you no
[Chorus]
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
Trying to chase
Some pleasure brand new
[Outro]
Some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
@annasimpson2355
The party's sideways once again
Malt Liquor
Smiling sideways to my friends
But we're all getting sicker
The party's alive at 5am
But who's counting?
Dance around like skeletons
Cuz we forgot what we wanted
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
Trying to chase
Some pleasure brand new
The morning's tie-dyed once again
High in the kitchen
These morning's I wish I'd grow out of this
Feels like it ain't my decision
Cuz I never learned to tell you no
No I never learned
Oh, I never learned to tell you no
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
I know I know, I know it's true
And it always seems the same
I know I know, I know it do
And we almost go insane
Trying to chase
Some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
Some pleasure brand new
@zombyman2010
[Verso 1]
La fiesta de nuevo una vez más
Licor de malta
Sonriendo de lado a mis amigos
Pero todos nos estamos enfermando
[Verso 2]
La fiesta está viva a las 5 a.m.
¿Pero quién cuenta?
Baila como esqueletos
Porque olvidamos lo que queríamos
[Coro]
Y siempre parece lo mismo
Lo se, lo se, lo se
Y casi nos volvemos locos
Sé que sé, sé que es verdad
Y siempre parece lo mismo
Lo se, lo se, lo se
Y casi nos volvemos locos
Tratando de perseguir
Un placer nuevo
[Verso 2]
La mañana teñida de nuevo
Alto en la cocina
Estas mañanas desearía salir de esto
Parece que no es mi decisión
Porque nunca aprendí a decirte que no
No, nunca aprendí
Oh, nunca aprendí a decirte que no
[Coro]
Y siempre parece lo mismo
Lo se, lo se, lo se
Y casi nos volvemos locos
Sé que sé, sé que es verdad
Y siempre parece lo mismo
Lo se, lo se, lo se
Y casi nos volvemos locos
Tratando de perseguir
Un placer nuevo
[Outro]
Un placer nuevo
Un placer nuevo
@scoutwithoutclout
Malt Liquor needs the clear channel syndication. Loud y got me here, but this is one for the books. Its the epitome of pushing pop limits. That bass swell before the 2nd hook, the high notes in the hook, the aggressive percussion... i been writing songs for years and this makes me want to work harder and take it more seriously. These two guys need to stay in it for the long haul bc the content is fantastic
@KiTrina66
Scoutwithoutclout fucking rad right
@rewindirreversibly
How's the songwriting going?
@lonelyday6612
this song is so powerful, just the way it flows through, it makes me sad, but happy too at the same time
@josedelrincon787
Good taste in music brought me here!!
@someguy6924
+Jose delrincon Love finding new original artistic geniuses like LDM !!
@sharronwilliams2729
I see what you did there ;)
@theghostofyoutube8178
Honestly shut the fuck up im reporting you for terrorism this song is shit
@floppydisk4500
The Ghost Of Youtube #toxic
@louisacolclough8634
This song is so underrated