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Addictions
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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He never thinks to save a dime. And when he's good up for,
He'll rob the closest liquor store, if he don't get caught
Well then it ain't no crime!
It ain't no crime
Well Sammy moved to Reno with his best friend Tino who only
On his luck, he took Tino's truck. A case of grand theft
Auto in the case of Nevada, that's for sure. There
Ain't no cuuuuure, he'll do it again, like he's done it
Before.
Well everybody's got their addictions, and if you
Listen hard you'll see: That everyone who lives
Beneath the sun discovers something that they need.
Now we all have our different problems, but there
Are those who still pretend... That it's okay, but
To each of them I say: Well nah, you better think
Again
And it goes
(Riff x4)
Danny works a nine-to-five, wears a fancy suit and tie,
But the only thing that keeps him sane... Is the comfort
Of the local bar, he thinks of last call, just one
More drink to numb the paaaiin.
Oooooooooh, we all got pain
He's got himself a ball-and-chain, who smokes a pack a day
Since she was nearly age 13. a nicotine fiend if you know what
I mean, now she's yellin' at the kids for smokin' all that
Weed.
Well don't get angry, don't you use brute force, I know
My stories almost set the trial off course. But I don't
Lie, and I don't mean to sound dramatic, but my my
Sound's fuckin' hotter than your upstaiors attic there's
A will, there's a way, for the people of today livin'
A lifetime on the bottom of a cruel society. Stay strong
And know right from wrong. Back to the riff that goes...
(Riff x4)
Sammy planned his get away, and he was on his way to
Tijuana, Mexico. His luck, he thought, was on his
Side as he drove Tino's ride but little did he know
That drunk drivin' with one eye closed was Danny
Comin' the other way on a dogged-up road. He hit
The breaks, it was way too late, and the collision
Killed them both.
Well Danny leaves his wife a widow, dressed in black
And Sammy leaves his life for trying to gamble in
Stacks. Sad but true, oh what are you gonna do when
It's way too late for turning back?
Well everybody's got their addictions, and if you
Listen hard you'll see: That everyone who lives
Beneath the sun discovers something that they need.
Now we all have our different problems, but there
Are those who still pretend... that nothing's wrong,
But if you wait too long, it'll kill you in the end,
OooOoooOooohh
(Kris Dg)
The lyrics to Mike Pinto's song Addictions tell the story of three individuals who struggle with addiction, each seeking refuge in their personal vices. The first character, Sammy, is a compulsive gambler who resorts to theft when his money runs out. He moves to Reno with his friend Tino, who only prays in casinos, and steals Tino's truck when he's desperate for cash. The second character, Danny, is a white-collar worker who drinks to cope with his stress. He's married to a smoker and they quarrel over their kids smoking weed. The chorus emphasizes that everyone has their own addictions, but some people deny them even to themselves.
The last verse takes a tragic turn. Sammy decides to flee to Mexico with Tino's truck, but ends up colliding with Danny, who was driving drunk. Both men die in the accident, leaving behind a widow and a life wasted for the sake of their addictions. The song suggests that addiction is a story of loss and self-deception, a downward spiral that can end in tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Sammy was a betting man who's money always running thin,
Sammy is someone who enjoys gambling and always runs out of money because he never saves.
He never thinks to save a dime. And when he's good up for,
Sammy doesn't give any thought to saving his winnings, and when he's broke,
He'll rob the closest liquor store, if he don't get caught
Well then it ain't no crime!
Sammy will resort to robbing a liquor store if he's desperate enough, and if he manages to get away with it, he doesn't see it as a crime.
Well Sammy moved to Reno with his best friend Tino who only
Says his prayers in the best of casinos. But sam was down
On his luck, he took Tino's truck. A case of grand theft
Auto in the case of Nevada, that's for sure. There
Ain't no cuuuuure, he'll do it again, like he's done it
Before.
Sammy moved to Reno with his friend Tino who only prays when he's in a casino. Sammy is not lucky, and when he took Tino's truck, it was considered grand theft auto in Nevada. He has done it before, and he will do it again; there is no cure for his addiction to stealing.
Well everybody's got their addictions, and if you
Listen hard you'll see: That everyone who lives
Beneath the sun discovers something that they need.
Now we all have our different problems, but there
Are those who still pretend... That it's okay, but
To each of them I say: Well nah, you better think
Again
Everyone has addictions, and if you pay attention, you'll notice that all individuals have something they rely on. We all have different issues, but some people pretend their addictions don't have negative consequences. This line is a warning for those individuals to reconsider their choices.
Danny works a nine-to-five, wears a fancy suit and tie,
But the only thing that keeps him sane... Is the comfort
Of the local bar, he thinks of last call, just one
More drink to numb the paaaiin.
Danny has a regular nine-to-five job and dresses nicely, but the only thing that relieves him of stress is going to the local bar. As last call approaches, he orders yet another drink just to lessen his pain.
Oooooooooh, we all got pain
This line emphasizes the commonality of pain, signifying that everyone, at some point, has had to endure a difficult time.
He's got himself a ball-and-chain, who smokes a pack a day
Since she was nearly age 13. a nicotine fiend if you know what
I mean, now she's yellin' at the kids for smokin' all that
Weed.
Danny's partner is addicted to smoking since she was 13 years old, resulting in her being a nicotine addict. She is now scolding their children for smoking weed.
Well don't get angry, don't you use brute force, I know
My stories almost set the trial off course. But I don't
Lie, and I don't mean to sound dramatic, but my my
Sound's fuckin' hotter than your upstaiors attic there's
A will, there's a way, for the people of today livin'
A lifetime on the bottom of a cruel society. Stay strong
And know right from wrong.
Although the story told in the song may seem unbelievable, the message is real, and brute force should not be used. There is always a way out for people living in difficult circumstances with enough willpower, and they must strive to remain ethical and strong.
Sammy planned his get away, and he was on his way to
Tijuana, Mexico. His luck, he thought, was on his
Side as he drove Tino's ride but little did he know
That drunk drivin' with one eye closed was Danny
Comin' the other way on a dogged-up road. He hit
The breaks, it was way too late, and the collision
Killed them both.
Sammy was attempting to flee to Tijuana, Mexico, believing that his fortune was changing as he was driving Tino's truck. He was not aware that Danny was recklessly driving on the opposite lane of the road under the influence of alcohol and with one eye closed. This resulted in a car crash that killed both of them.
Well Danny leaves his wife a widow, dressed in black
And Sammy leaves his life for trying to gamble in
Stacks. Sad but true, oh what are you gonna do when
It's way too late for turning back?
Danny's death left his wife alone, mourning him in black attire, while Sammy lost his life due to his addiction to gambling. Both deaths are presented as regrettable, and the question poses itself; what can people do when it is too late to change?
OooOoooOooohh
This line signifies the end of the song and could not be given meaning in any other way.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.