Drinkin
OutKast Lyrics


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Man, my woman done left me
Damn
I got laid off
Shit
They say a computer can do my job better then I can damn do it
Motherfuckers
Man pour me another drink
I feel ya




Overall Meaning

The opening lines of OutKast's song "Drinkin' Again" are filled with pain, frustration, and deep sorrow. The singer is a man who has lost both his job and his woman, and he feels like he has been left alone to face the harsh realities of life. The use of profanity in his words expresses the raw emotions he feels at the moment. He is angry, hurt, and deeply disappointed in himself and the world around him. He asks for another drink, indicating that he is using alcohol as a way to numb the pain.


The rest of the song talks about the singer's experiences with alcohol and the way it has affected his life. He describes how he has been drinking again because he can't seem to find his way out of the darkness. He talks about how he has lost his way and how drinking is the only thing that helps him to forget his troubles. The song has a very stark and honest feel to it, conveying the harsh realities of life and the way that people deal with their emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Man, my woman done left me
My significant other has departed from me, causing great emotional distress


Damn
An expression of frustration and disappointment


I got laid off
My employment has been terminated, likely due to reasons beyond my control


Shit
An expression of anger or annoyance


They say a computer can do my job better then I can damn do it
It has been suggested that technological advancements have made me obsolete in my field, despite my skills and experience


Motherfuckers
An exclamation of contempt or anger towards those who have caused one's current predicament


Man pour me another drink
Please provide me with another alcoholic beverage as a means of coping with my current misfortunes


I feel ya
I understand and empathize with your current emotional state




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROY MURRAY, ANTHONY JOHNSON, KEITH D SWEAT

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Meechy

That smooth fly tip!!! Hilarious!!😂😂 They don't make em like this anymore!!😂

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That trumpet is classic

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They say...a compruta...can do MY job...betta than I CAN DAMN DO IT. 😞

Saeed

@Njabulo Sebati Man, Pour Me Another Drink.

Njabulo Sebati

@Saeed I feel ya....

mackavelly

@Njabulo Sebati BREAK!!

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inthahizouse

Bruce Bruce made this interlude sound like an actual bar scene. 🔥🔥🔥

Saeed

Prolly My Favourite Interlude 😂

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