Straight No Chaser
Mr Hudson Lyrics


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Straight, no chaser.
We don't waste our time on fakeness.
One glass one shot is all it takes us.
Better this than fade away

So, our story goes this empty city
Crowded skies are clearing but I'm lonesome.
No! Bring on the night.
There's work a plenty.
Fluorescent lamps are passing in slow motion,

Only I will wander
Only I can leave

So we set the scene, a sea of faces.
Laser eyes are watching as we close in.
Don't play innocent.




I know your thinking.
You're chasing conversation out of focus.

Overall Meaning

In Mr Hudson's song "Straight No Chaser," the lyrics express a straightforward, no-nonsense attitude towards life. The singer states that he and his friends do not waste their time pretending to be something they are not. They prefer to keep things simple and to the point. One drink is enough for them, as they recognize that too much of a good thing can lead to a bad outcome. They would rather live life to the fullest, than slowly fade away.


The next verse describes a scene of a desolate city and the feeling of loneliness with the skies clearing, yet nothing changing. The singer is setting up the picture where he is isolated in a world filled with people. He encourages the night to come as he has lots of work to do. The fluorescent lamps pass slowly and only he can leave his situation, as he is the only one capable of making his own change.


The final verse describes a social scene where the singer is surrounded by faces with laser eyes watching them. He knows people are not always truthful about what they want and sometimes people are more interested in the chase. The song overall is about authentic living, going against fake pretenses, and ultimately finding one's own path.


Line by Line Meaning

Straight, no chaser.
We're upfront and authentic.


We don't waste our time on fakeness.
We avoid people and things that are fake or insincere.


One glass one shot is all it takes us.
We don't need excessive drinking to have a good time.


Better this than fade away
We choose to live life to the fullest instead of letting it pass us by.


So, our story goes this empty city
The setting of our story is an empty city.


Crowded skies are clearing but I'm lonesome.
Even though the skies are clearing, I feel alone in the crowd.


No! Bring on the night.
We welcome the night and the activities that it brings.


There's work a plenty.
There's so much to do and experience.


Fluorescent lamps are passing in slow motion,
The surroundings seem surreal and dreamlike.


Only I will wander
I will be the one to explore and experience life.


Only I can leave
I have the power to make my own choices and move on.


So we set the scene, a sea of faces.
The scene is set with many people around.


Laser eyes are watching as we close in.
We feel the pressure of judgment from others.


Don't play innocent.
Don't pretend you're not interested.


I know your thinking.
I can tell what's really going through your mind.


You're chasing conversation out of focus.
You're not fully engaged in the conversation and are easily distracted.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN HUDSON MCILDOWIE, JAMES POYSER, JEYMES SAMUEL

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@betress1

i listened to this song over 50 times and its still good :D

@TheReubstar

I saw this guy perform. Some bonehead chucked a glass at him but he handled it like a true professional and the show went on. I respect him a great deal - great songs, great guy. His (and Jay-Z's) forever young brings a tear to my eye.

@missrobynlouise

Amazing underrated artist.. I've met Mr Hudson a few times too, what a hottie!

@juneels1

RobynSaintVeronika yes I love them live!

@jstanzy

this song is absolutely amazing. i love it

@TheJack0121

His brininging out a new album this year! if people press thumbs up button then MAYBE people may give him the second chance to shine!

@kadelac

that song is gonna be massive!

@lemonadebraids

ughhh i loveee this song its so addicting i couldn't get it out of my head all day. (:

@XemnasTheHedgehog

y is this guy so awesome hes totally to kool

@TotalyTubular3000

True legends never die Word up Mr. Hudson fa lifeeeee

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