Drunk & Disorderly
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Drunk and Disorderly: Mighty Sparrow

Drink and drunk yes that's me name,
Always make me family shame
Like Mary-Anne all day all night,
I start whoring high like a Kite
It's Christmas everyday is Christmas,
I could drink me rum trust,
Even in the Mass, I Love to be

Drunk and disorderly
Always in custody
Me friends and me family
All man fed up with me, cause I
Drunk and disorderly
Every weedend I in the jail
Drunk and disorderly, nobody to stand me bail

I can't stop Lord and I won't try,
I feel so good when I high
So bring wine, bring beer, bring gin,
Bring champagne, ink anyting
Night time, better in the sunshine,
Anytime is right time,
To drink me high wine, until I get

Drunk and disorderly
Always in custody
Me friends and me family
All man fed up with me, cause I
Drunk and disorderly
Every weedend I in the jail
Drunk and disorderly, nobody to stand me bail

They never teach me rum control,
So put as long me glass could whole
They say a hungry man's a angry man,
Well a drunkin' man's a happy man
Good Friday, could fall on Ash Wednesday,
As long as it's rum-day, I ain't goin nowhere, until I get

Drunk and disorderly
Always in custody
Me friends and me family
All man fed up with me, cause I
Drunk and disorderly
Every weedend I in the jail
Drunk and disorderly, nobody to stand me bail

If it's good rum for Christmas it's waste,
let's to open it now, and take a taste
I say break the seal don't waste me time,
And bring it with a willing mind
You feel good, you stay in a happy mood,
Rum give you your vitamin and nourishment and food, it's nice to be

Drunk and disorderly
Always in custody
Me friends and me family
All man fed up with me, cause I
Drunk and disorderly
Every weedend I in the jail
Drunk and disorderly, nobody to stand bail





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Overall Meaning

The song "Drunk and Disorderly" by Mighty Sparrow is a lighthearted, humorous look at alcoholism and its consequences. The singer, identified as "Drink and drunk" throughout the song, sings gleefully about his love of drinking and the trouble it gets him into. He admits that his drinking embarrasses his family and friends, and that he spends most of his weekends in jail because of it. However, he cannot stop and does not want to, because he feels so good when he is "high" from alcohol. He welcomes all types of alcohol, claiming that any time is the right time to drink. He even suggests that alcohol is a kind of nourishment that is good for the body and spirit.


The song is a commentary on the culture of drinking in the West Indies, particularly around Christmas time when alcohol flows freely. It also touches on the impact of alcoholism on families and relationships, as well as the ways in which addiction can trap people into destructive cycles. However, the tone of the song is light and humorous, reflecting the way in which alcoholism is often trivialized or laughed off in popular culture.


Overall, Mighty Sparrow's "Drunk and Disorderly" is a fun, witty song that raises important questions about the impact of addiction on individuals and communities. It encourages listeners to think critically about the culture of alcohol consumption and its effects on people's lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Drink and drunk yes that's me name,
My name is synonymous with drinking and being drunk.


Always make me family shame
My constant drinking makes my family feel embarrassed and ashamed.


Like Mary-Anne all day all night,
Similar to Mary-Anne (possibly a reference to a known drinker), I drink during all hours of the day and night.


I start whoring high like a Kite
When I drink, I become highly intoxicated and behave irresponsibly.


It's Christmas everyday is Christmas,
Every day feels like a day to celebrate and drink excessively to me.


I could drink me rum trust,
I can drink a lot of rum without hesitation.


Even in the Mass, I Love to be
I even enjoy drinking during religious ceremonies.


Drunk and disorderly
I am always drunk and causing trouble.


Always in custody
I often get arrested and taken into custody due to my drunken behavior.


Me friends and me family
Both my friends and family are tired of my drinking and related behavior.


All man fed up with me, cause I
Everyone is fed up with me because of my constant drinking.


Every weedend I in the jail
Every weekend I end up in jail because of my drunken and disorderly behavior.


Drunk and disorderly, nobody to stand me bail
I am alone and without anyone willing to bail me out of prison due to my behavior.


I can't stop Lord and I won't try,
I am unwilling to stop drinking excessively.


I feel so good when I high
I feel good and happy when I am intoxicated with alcohol.


So bring wine, bring beer, bring gin,
I am always ready to drink, no matter the type of alcohol.


Bring champagne, ink anyting
I will drink anything, even champagne or other high-end drinks.


Night time, better in the sunshine,
I can drink during both daylight and nighttime hours.


Anytime is right time,
I believe that any time of the day is the right time to drink.


To drink me high wine, until I get
I will continue drinking until I get very drunk and disorderly.


They never teach me rum control,
I was never taught how to control my drinking of rum.


So put as long me glass could whole
I fill up my glass as much as I can, without regard for how much I am drinking.


They say a hungry man's a angry man,
They say that if someone is hungry, they will be angry or more agitated.


Well a drunkin' man's a happy man
I believe that when someone is drunk, they will be happy.


Good Friday, could fall on Ash Wednesday,
Regardless of the occasion, I will still drink excessively and uncontrollably.


As long as it's rum-day, I ain't goin nowhere, until I get
If rum is involved, I will continue to drink excessively and stay where I am.


If it's good rum for Christmas it's waste,
If I have good rum, I believe it is a waste to not drink it immediately.


let's to open it now, and take a taste
I want to open the rum and taste it right away.


I say break the seal don't waste me time,
I believe the seal is only wasting my time and should be broken instead.


And bring it with a willing mind
Others should bring me the rum with a willingness to indulge in its effects.


You feel good, you stay in a happy mood,
Drinking rum will make you feel good and happy too.


Rum give you your vitamin and nourishment and food, it's nice to be
I believe that rum can provide you with the sustenance that you need, and it is pleasurable to be intoxicated with it.




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