Sober
Lil Xtra Lyrics
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Guess I knew you'd be around
From across the room I feel it as you stare me up and down
I guess I've been higher sometime I just can't remember when
The last thing that I remember was you... walking in with him
So I will drink and I'll pretend
I'm strong enough to handle this
Hope to call my friends
But I'll be fine by winter
I told you once before
That I'm in love with freezing
If it's right outside your door
I'm right outside your door
And all my friends are drunk now
But I wish that I was sober
Because my mouth won't seem to open to you that it's over
It's over
Weekends are for getting wasted isn't that right aren't we cool
You're so punk rock I almost forgot I still fucking hate you
I don't care if people stare or the don't like the way we live
Yes we're all in love with dying but we've got so much to give
It's not that bad, here on the floor
If I'm not sad I'm fucking bored
I hate the way you make me feel, that's real as hell I hope you know
It goes to show that life is hell
I've got to go I don't feel well
I just need to be alone sometimes I hope you understand
But it's cool if you don't
And all my friends are drunk now
But I wish that I was sober
Because my mouth won't seem to open to you that it's over
Now they're all out on the porch
But I don't smoke cigarettes
You keep asking me to listen but you're boring me to death
Sky is white, my lungs are black
Once you give in you can't go back
Life is wack, I guess that's it
I'm so done feeling like shit
And all my friends are drunk now
But I wish that I was sober
Because my mouth won't seem to open
To tell you that it's over
In "Sober," Lil Xtra expresses the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of partying with friends who don't understand or respect his emotional needs. The song kicks off with a sense of anticipation, as he acknowledges that he knew the person he was in love with would eventually show up to the party despite what others said. However, when that person arrives, he realizes that he has been too high to remember anything leading up to that moment.
Lil Xtra turns to alcohol as a coping mechanism to pretend he's strong enough to handle the situation. But he also acknowledges that he's hoping to look good in front of his friends. To make matters worse, his love interest is also present, making it impossible for him to confront the truth. The song's chorus repeats that all his friends are drunk, but he wishes he was sober, as his mouth won't seem to open to tell the other person that it's over.
He goes on to describe the weekend as a time for getting wasted, a time where no one cares about appeasing societal norms. Even though he acknowledges that the person he's in love with is toxic, he can't seem to shake them off. Eventually, he becomes fed up with the party scene and leaves, while his friends continue to indulge in drinking and smoking. He then acknowledges the futility of his situation, saying he's done feeling like crap and that life is wack.
Overall, "Sober" is a melancholic and relatable song for anyone who's been in a situation where partying with friends becomes more of a coping mechanism than a fun activity. It's a raw depiction of how alcohol can lead to bad decisions and how we can get trapped in situations because of the people around us.
Line by Line Meaning
They said that you wouldn't be here
I was told you weren't going to show up
Guess I knew you'd be around
Deep down, I knew you'd come anyway
From across the room I feel it as you stare me up and down
I can sense your eyes on me from far away
I guess I've been higher sometime I just can't remember when
Maybe I've been more messed up before, but I can't recall
The last thing that I remember was you... walking in with him
The last thing I know for sure is seeing you with someone else
So I will drink and I'll pretend
I'll try to keep up appearances and fake it
I'm strong enough to handle this
I'm telling myself I can take it
To save the grace of faces I
To preserve the image of my friends
Hope to call my friends
Hope they'll still be my friends
But I'll be fine by winter
I'll cope better when it gets colder
I told you once before
I said it to you already
That I'm in love with freezing
I find comfort in the numbness of the cold
If it's right outside your door
If I can find it close by
I'm right outside your door
I'm nearby, not far away
And all my friends are drunk now
Everyone I know is wasted
But I wish that I was sober
But I want to be clear-minded myself
Because my mouth won't seem to open to you that it's over
Because I can't find the words to tell you it's done
Weekends are for getting wasted isn't that right aren't we cool
We think it's cool to drink ourselves stupid on weekends
You're so punk rock I almost forgot I still fucking hate you
You're so rebellious that I almost overlooked the fact I loathe you
I don't care if people stare or the don't like the way we live
I'm not bothered by people's judgment or disapproval of our lifestyle
Yes we're all in love with dying but we've got so much to give
We might have a morbid fascination with death, but we still have potential
It's not that bad, here on the floor
Things aren't that terrible down here
If I'm not sad I'm fucking bored
I'm either miserable or completely uninspired
I hate the way you make me feel, that's real as hell I hope you know
I can't stand the way you affect me, it's true as can be
It goes to show that life is hell
This proves that existence is a form of torture
I've got to go I don't feel well
I have to leave, I'm not doing okay
I just need to be alone sometimes I hope you understand
I require solitude occasionally, I hope you get it
But it's cool if you don't
But it's fine if you don't comprehend
Now they're all out on the porch
Now they're all outside
But I don't smoke cigarettes
I don't puff on smokes
You keep asking me to listen but you're boring me to death
You keep wanting my attention, but you're painfully uninteresting
Sky is white, my lungs are black
The sky is pale, but my lungs are stained
Once you give in you can't go back
Once you surrender, you can't undo it
Life is wack, I guess that's it
Existence is discouraging, that might be all there is
I'm so done feeling like shit
I've had my fill of feeling terrible
To tell you that it's over
To let you know that we're done
Writer(s): Steven Roney
Contributed by Alyssa V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mrdivoson
The lack of views and attention should actually be a crime. This is fire
@t0xicbimb0
This is still true in 2024, we gotta start arresting people stg
@ickyvicky
Your gonna go far my dude, just give it time! 🚀
@RudyCallOfDuty
5months later still nothing has Really happened I wished this dude Blew up
@skarr4485
@@RudyCallOfDuty aye bro hes almost at 10k on spotify, hes growing slowly but at least hes growing
@bluebirdandbandit
He just got signed also
@asexypotato2280
I hope to hear you on the radio one day my dude
@sanjimanga8923
I unironically got in a car accident listening to this song...good song now its stuck in my memories for life
@ixoryi7562
Who’s here before this blows up
@idkidk4692
Me