Undeterred by well wishers, Kerr continued to isolate himself from society, his writing became more and more scribbled to the point where he could no longer read. Fearing he could no longer read, he re-appeared from his room and washed himself clean. The crowds slowly dispersed and life returned to normal. It was then that Kerr successfully applied for a steady job with Norwich Union and light began to appear at the end of a long, dark metaphorical tunnel. No longer a social outcast, Kerr re-kindled his life long ambition of becoming a professional songwriter and at the age of 20 he wrote his first song. In his own words it was “sad, melancholy and crap”. After this dreadful set back Kerr returned to solitude and the crowds began to re-appear. However, after 7 hours locked away he opened the door to see a chord book. After learning some chords Kerr frantically began writing songs the next day.
It was on this day that he wrote all of his songs to date. After a 22 hour marathon song writing session (the longest ever known) with no food or water, Kerr finally had three albums worth of original material and swore he would never write again. He hasn’t. But on the back of that fateful day Kerr began to play gigs around his home town, people would often pass out at the end of the night and Kerr took this as a sign of musical brilliance. This only added to his inflating ego and once again problems began to occur for this ‘one day genius’. Kerr would stay outdoors for days on end constantly shouting random slurs at objects or people younger than him. Many thought he was crazy, others just thought he was mad, but one thing was for sure……..he loved cricket. It was the lure of fast bowling that finally brought ‘the one day genius’ back inside four walls and back on the straight and narrow. He picked up his guitar again and continued to live a balanced life, eating well and socialising sensibly. It is here that the story updates itself. You can find Michael in and around the bars/pubs of Leeds, you wont find him in any magazines cause he still has never had a review…………19/09/05
From www.mickypkerr.co.uk.
I Like Drinking
Micky P Kerr Lyrics
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I like drinking, I even drank at school.
Sometimes it makes me happy, sometimes it makes me sad
Sometimes it makes me piss myself, sometimes it makes me mad.
I like drinking, not drinking's really 'ard.
I like drinking, sometimes I've even been barred (from the local)
Sometimes it makes me happy, sometimes it makes me sad
STUDENTS!
PENSIONERS.
Your mum and your dad.
Doctors and lloyers.
Everybody does it
It's even fucking legal
So get yer sen down to the pub with a fresh ten deck of rothmans
Coz smoking's ace when you're pissed
I like drinking, I do it regularly.
I like drinking, I combine it with weed (very often)
At times it makes me happy, at times it makes me sad.
At times it makes me pass out on the floor and scallys tried to rob my trainers
I like drinking, that's what makes me British!
I like drinking, but not as much as the Irish
Are the Irish even British? I'm not really sure.
Some say they are, some say they're not
And that's what caused the war.
Irish!
Scottish!
Welsh people.
Charles Kennedy!
Everybody does it.
Although I must admit.
At times it makes me wake up with a bird
That looks like fucking Sherringham
And I don't find Terry that attractive to be honest with you.
Get fucked have a laugh, spend brass.
Get fucked have a laugh, spend brass.
Get fucked have a laugh, spend brass.
And maybe even pull some tash. OI!
Get fucked have a laugh, spend brass.
Get fucked have a laugh, spend brass.
Get fucked have a laugh, spend some brass.
And maybe even pull some tash. OI!
I like drinking, drinking's really cool.
I like drinking, I even drank at school. (on the premesis)
Sometimes it makes me happy, sometimes it makes me sad
Sometimes it makes me wonder.
The lyrics of "I Like Drinking" by Micky P Kerr are a raucous celebration of drinking culture. Kerr acknowledges the positive and negative effects alcohol can have on him personally and highlights the universality of drinking, claiming everyone from students to pensioners, doctors to lawyers participates in it. The chorus is an upbeat refrain about the pleasures of drinking, with the repetition of "get fucked, have a laugh, spend brass, and maybe even pull some tash" emphasizing the carefree, pleasure-seeking nature of drinking.
However, there is also an underlying sense of drunken recklessness and loss of control; Kerr sings about both pissing and shitting himself while drunk, as well as being robbed by "scallys" after passing out. Despite this, Kerr maintains an unapologetic love for drinking, declaring it a defining characteristic of being British.
Throughout the song, Kerr playfully references British national identity and stereotypes, as well as making jokes about other UK nations like Ireland and Scotland. The line "are the Irish even British? I'm not really sure" is intentionally provocative and highlights the complex relationship between the two countries.
Overall, "I Like Drinking" is a brash and humorous celebration of drinking culture. It acknowledges the negative consequences of excessive drinking, but ultimately revels in the pleasure and camaraderie that can be found in drinking with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I like drinking, drinking's really cool.
The person expressing their enthusiasm for drinking.
I like drinking, I even drank at school.
Despite being told not to, the person still drank in a school environment.
Sometimes it makes me happy, sometimes it makes me sad.
The varying emotional effects of drinking on the person, which can be both positive and negative.
Sometimes it makes me piss myself, sometimes it makes me mad.
The physical and emotional effects of drinking that can be extreme and uncontrollable.
I like drinking, not drinking's really 'ard.
The difficulty in abstaining from drinking for the person.
I like drinking, sometimes I've even been barred (from the local)
The person has been banned from a local venue due to their drinking habits.
Sometimes it makes me shit myself and thats when it all goes wrong.
The unpleasant and embarrassing consequences of drinking excessively.
STUDENTS!/PENSIONERS./Your mum and your dad./Doctors and lloyers./Everybody does it/It's even fucking legal/So get yer sen down to the pub with a fresh ten deck of rothmans/Coz smoking's ace when you're pissed
The notion that people from all walks of life drink and it's socially acceptable. The encouragement to go to the pub and smoke while drunk.
I like drinking, I combine it with weed (very often)
The person often combines drinking with smoking marijuana.
At times it makes me pass out on the floor and scallys tried to rob my trainers
The person's drinking habit has led them to be in a dangerous situation, where they were passed out and at risk of being robbed.
I like drinking, that's what makes me British!
The person identifies drinking as a cultural aspect of being British.
I like drinking, but not as much as the Irish
The person considers the Irish to drink more than the British.
Are the Irish even British? I'm not really sure./Some say they are, some say they're not/And that's what caused the war.
The uncertainty over whether the Irish are British and the conflict that arose due to that uncertainty.
Irish!/Scottish!/Welsh people./Charles Kennedy!/Everybody does it.
People from different nationalities and walks of life drink alcohol.
Although I must admit./At times it makes me wake up with a bird/That looks like fucking Sherringham/And I don't find Terry that attractive to be honest with you.
The person has made questionable decisions while under the influence of alcohol, including sleeping with someone who resembles a famous footballer they don't find attractive.
Get fucked have a laugh, spend brass./And maybe even pull some tash. OI!
Encouraging others to drink, have fun, spend money and possibly hook up with someone.
Sometimes it makes me wonder.
Drinking can lead the person to ponder their choices and experiences.
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@lightninghector
I've seen this artist live twice and yes I find his act very impressive and certainly humourous!
@PictoSAM
I think this is a fantastic little ditty about enjoying a drink. It makes me sad that people, who actually don't like the song feel the need to be so offensive about someone being a bit creative, if you think you can do any better, show me.
@strangelyalien
Fookin genius!!!!!!!!!!!! My New Favourite song
@considerlizards
Bought him a drink once, can confirm.
@harrisonbetteridge
my ringtone
@lianllala
EPIC!!
@saint87
Brill m8 keep it up :D
@lilystargem
I don't mind it it's funny he like if you think his hair makes him look like a retired rock star
@rscosworthfan
bag for life brought me here epic
@connorpursall5251
rscosworthfan same lol