Rehab
The Jolly Boys Lyrics
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Yes, I've been black but when i come back you'll know know know
I ain't got the time and if mummy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but i won't go go go
I'd rather stay at home with Ray
I ain't got seventeen days
'Cause there's nothing,
That i can't learn from Mr Hathaway
I don't get a lot in class
But i know it don't come in a shot glass
They tried to make me go to rehab but i said 'no, no, no'
Yes I've been black but when i come back you'll know know know
I ain't got the time and if mummy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but i won't go go go
The man said 'why do you think you're here'
I said 'I got no idea
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
so I always keep a bottle near'
She said 'I just think your depressed,
kiss me baby, and go rest'
They tried to make me go to rehab but i said 'no, no, no'
Yes I've been black but when i come back you'll know know know
I ain't got the time and if mummy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but i won't go go go
I don't ever wanna drink again
I just ooh need a friend
I'm gonna spend ten weeks
have everyone think I'm on the mend
It's not just my pride
It's just til these tears have dried
They tried to make me go to rehab but i said 'no, no, no'
Yes I've been black but when I come back you'll know know know
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
He's tried to make me go to rehab but i won't go go go
The Jolly Boys's song "Rehab" is a poignant tune that speaks to the struggles of addiction and the reluctance to seek help. The lyrics describe a person who is being pressured to go to rehab but repeatedly refuses, stating "no, no, no." Despite acknowledging that they have had issues with alcohol (referring to being "black"), they argue that they don't have the time or desire to go to rehab. Instead, they would rather spend time at home with "Ray" and learn from "Mr. Hathaway," implying that they feel they can learn about life through music rather than rehabilitation.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve deeper into the singer's inner turmoil. They reveal that they are struggling with depression and may turn to drinking to quell their emotions, even though they know it's not the right choice. Despite this, they are still hesitant to seek help, even when pressed by an authority figure as to why they need rehab.
Overall, "Rehab" is a somber reflection on the complexities of addiction and how difficult it can be to seek help, even when it's desperately needed.
Line by Line Meaning
They tried to make me go to rehab but i said 'no, no, no'
I refuse to go to rehab even though others want me to.
Yes, I've been black but when i come back you'll know know know
I may have made mistakes, but when I come back, I'll show you what I'm capable of.
I ain't got the time and if mummy thinks I'm fine
I don't have the time to waste on rehab, and my mother doesn't understand that I'm fine.
He's tried to make me go to rehab but i won't go go go
My loved ones have attempted to make me go to rehab, but I won't go.
I'd rather stay at home with Ray
I prefer to spend time with my loved one, Ray, in the comfort of my own home.
I ain't got seventeen days
I don't have the luxury of taking seventeen days off for rehab.
'Cause there's nothing, There's nothing you can teach me
There's nothing that rehab can teach me that I can't learn from Mr Hathaway.
That i can't learn from Mr Hathaway
Mr Hathaway has the wisdom and advice I seek without the inconvenience of rehab.
I don't get a lot in class
I struggle in the classroom.
But i know it don't come in a shot glass
I know that alcohol won't solve my problems.
The man said 'why do you think you're here'
The professional asked me why I'm seeking help.
I said 'I got no idea
I don't know why I'm struggling.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
I fear losing my loved one because of my issues.
so I always keep a bottle near'
To cope with my fear and sadness, I rely on alcohol.
She said 'I just think your depressed, kiss me baby, and go rest'
My loved one thinks I'm depressed and offers comfort and a place to rest my troubles.
I don't ever wanna drink again
I regret relying on alcohol and don't want to drink again.
I just ooh need a friend
I need a friend to support me through my struggles.
I'm gonna spend ten weeks
I'm willing to put in the time to get better and heal.
have everyone think I'm on the mend
I don't want others to worry about me and want them to think I'm improving.
It's not just my pride
My refusal to go to rehab isn't just about pride.
It's just til these tears have dried
I just need time to heal and recover before seeking professional help.
Yes, I've been black but when I come back you'll know know know
Again, I may have made mistakes, but when I come back, I'll show you what I'm capable of.
I ain't got the time and if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Again, I don't have time for rehab, and my father doesn't understand that I'm fine.
He's tried to make me go to rehab but i won't go go go
My loved ones have attempted to make me go to rehab, but I won't go.
Writer(s): Amy Winehouse Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Ltd.
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@georgefreeman867
The Jolly Boys - Rehab
They try to make me go to rehab; I say no, no, no,
Yes I've been black but when I come back; you'll know, know, know.
I ain't got the time and if my mammy thinks I'm fine;
He's tried to make me go to rehab; I won't go, go, go.
I'd rather be at home with Ray,
I ain't got seventy days.
'Cos there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me,
That I can't learn from Mr Hathaway.
I didn't get a lot in class,
But I know it don't come in a shot glass.
Chorus 2:
They try to make me go to rehab; I say no, no, no,
Yes I've been black but when I come back; you'll know, know, know.
I ain't got the time and if my mammy thinks I'm fine;
He's tried to make me go to rehab; I won't go, go, go.
Verse
The man said why do you think you here?
I said; I got no idea.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna, lose my baby,
So I always keep a bottle near.
He said I just think you're depressed,
Yes me, yeah baby and the rest.
Chorus
They try to make me go to rehab; I say no, no, no,
Yes I've been black but when I come back; you'll know, know, know.
Verse
I don't ever want to drink again,
I just, ooh I just, need a friend.
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks,
And have everyone think I've gone mad.
And it's not just my pride;
It's just 'till these tears have dried.
Chorus
They try to make me go to rehab; I say no, no, no,
Yes I've been black but when I come back; you'll know, know, know.
I ain't got the time and if my mammy thinks I'm fine;
He's tried to make me go to rehab; I won't go, go, go.
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@mhafizulsulaiman8396
Mantap.
@Jaiko6
RIP Mr. Albert Minott. You'll be missed. Thanks for keeping Jamaican Mento music alive.
@tabularasa5654
RIP,
🎵🫂🎶
ALBERT MINOTT
& Co.!!!
@iedc.o
no matter how hard you try, you will never be more cooler than these guys. live with that.
@wellingtamacedo4450
Apaixonada por esses jovens senhores. Maravilhosos! A versão que fizeram de Rehab já é clássica!Parabéns, virei fã.
@ralphlipman8544
This singer is awesome! The Jolly boys are great! Thank you sir and your Jolly Boys group! Please keep up your good work!