Sick and Tired
The Red Baron Lyrics
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Straightedge till the day I rest in peace
Were the words from your mouth with no meaning
Cuz then alcohol started intervening
Wash the x
out of your hands, forget about the scene
Lost in a bottle, just a skeleton of a dream
The first verse of The Red Baron's song "Sick And Tired" tells the story of a person who used to be proud of their straightedge beliefs, which meant abstaining from drugs and alcohol. However, as time went on, they started drinking and their beliefs became meaningless. The line "Wash the x out of your hands" refers to the practice of straightedge individuals marking an x on the backs of their hands to signify their commitment to the lifestyle. The person has lost themselves in alcohol and has become a mere shell of their former self, with their dreams reduced to nothing.
The song speaks to the struggle of staying true to one's beliefs and how easy it can be to slip away from them. It also addresses the concept of identity and how it can be easily lost when one gives in to vices. The Red Baron's lyrics are poignant and raw, and they remind the listener of the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
You always walked around proud of your beliefs
Your beliefs were deeply ingrained in your persona and you took pride in showcasing them to the world.
Straightedge till the day I rest in peace
You chose a lifestyle of abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco and expressed your commitment to it until your last breath.
Were the words from your mouth with no meaning
Your earlier statements regarding your commitment to a straightedge lifestyle appeared to be insincere as your actions later contradicted the same.
Cuz then alcohol started intervening
Your resolve to stay away from alcohol weakened and eventually you succumbed to the temptation which hindered your ability to adhere to a straightedge lifestyle.
Wash the x
Remove the straightedge tattoo marking that symbolized your commitment to a substance-free life as it no longer holds true.
Contributed by Maya I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Phil
2021, still listening like it's it's Summer of 2007 and I'm driving to shows in the muggy VA heat
IrememberHalloween
I just heard of this band. I hate finding fucking rad bands and they've been broken up for like 3 years! They're so good!
Sam Oliver
I've had this split for so long. Anyone know what year it's from?
Phil
2007. This was my life's soundtrack of that year
idontcarewhatyousay
This is how a feel about a couple people I know
Spencer Ross
YOU COULDN'T HANDLE THE PRESSURE.
A. Bohne
I JUST found out about this band and turns out they broke up already!? DX
Tekev
generally I hate gang vocals in songs. These guys fucking nailed it though.
Verified-Dream
Icarus480 sent me down this rabbit hole
Michael Haley
@irememberhalloween same dude fucking same deal here