While they are most often classified as a jam band, their music spans many genres and it all has an original edge. Papadosio is a one of a kind, earthy, livetronica act. They are very much in favor the evolution of humanity, in terms of love for one another and this earth, and this all shines through in their music. They have some funky basslines and awesome audio engineering by thogmartin and brouse. In combination, their sound definitely gets people moving and stirs some souls.
2AM
Papadosio Lyrics
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The bar is closing gotta put down the flask
You've said no so many times you don't know how to say yes
It's time to call the cab buddy
Cause it's 2am
You're too invested to admit that you're wrong
The corporate lobbyist are writing your song
It's the end of the final hour
I can't believe it but you're everyone's ride
Drinking and driving global suicide
You keep on pretending that the earth's not alive
You're drunk go home buddy
Cause it's 2am
In Papadosio's song "2AM," the lyrics begin with someone seemingly drowning their sorrows at a bar, as the bar closing time approaches. The person in the song has repeatedly refused something, and now finds it difficult to say yes to anything. At this point, it's time for the person to call a cab as it's 2 am. The next verse talks about someone who is too attached to being right, and as a result, they let lobbyists dictate their ideals. The storm is coming, but this person still sings along to the lobbyistās song, and it's the end of the final hour. The final part of the song directly addresses someone who is drunk and refusing to acknowledge the potential consequences of their actions. This includes anyone that could end up driving under the influence and disregarding the state of the world we live in. This person is urged to go home due to the dangers of drinking and driving, and the fact that it's 2 AM.
The song addresses themes of realizing that one has been making bad decisions for so long that it becomes hard to make any correct choices in life. It touches on the idea that some people cling so tightly to their values and beliefs, that they are willing to ignore the impending danger that may come with staying true to those ideas. These lyrics are a warning to the audience that they should be wary of falling into the same trap.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been looking at the bottom of your glass
You've been staring at the empty glass at the bottom, lost in thought
The bar is closing gotta put down the flask
The bar is about to close, you have to stop drinking
You've said no so many times you don't know how to say yes
You've turned down so many opportunities that you're afraid of accepting new ones
It's time to call the cab buddy
You need to call a taxi to take you home
Cause it's 2am
It's late at night and time to go home
You're too invested to admit that you're wrong
You've invested too much of yourself into a certain belief to be able to recognize its flaws
The corporate lobbyists are writing your song
You're being influenced by corporations who are controlling your views
The storm is coming but you're singing along
You're following blindly along with something that might lead to a disaster
It's the end of the final hour
It's the last chance to change your beliefs or actions
I can't believe it but you're everyone's ride
You're driving drunk, endangering not only yourself, but others
Drinking and driving global suicide
Drinking and driving is an enormous risk to yourself and everyone around you
You keep on pretending that the earth's not alive
You're ignoring the fact that our planet is a living organism that deserves care and attention
You're drunk go home buddy
You need to go home because you're drunk and it's not safe for you to keep drinking or driving
Cause it's 2am
It's very late at night and time for you to head home
Writer(s): Anthony Charles Thogmartin
Contributed by Evelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
opalight orro
I wish this song was at least 5 min. longer...can't get enough!
Marc Wechsler
PapaD played this in concert in Atlanta and I shit my pants. Never thought I would get to hear this live. Thanks guys!
Gabrielle Lepchenske earthryder
Yes my favorite from extras!!! give me all the jazzy numbers!
Dead Head3238
+Gabrielle Lepchenske same
John Hammond
Exactly my current stuff šš» Needed long, long ago š
Ian Tindall
hearing papa d play this at resonance 2015 wow!
m ps
i wonder how many people think of thier dads when they hear this