YES
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Yes, I was drunk,
You'd be the same
The windows were bending,
and decorated with rain

I couldn't speak,
'Cause my thinking was stunned
I picked up the keys,
you forced me to run.

Nothing could stop me leaving
the impulse runs through my blood
And I hope you live for your freedom,
I hope you enjoy the lust

And I got in the car,
And put her in to first.

Not stopping for lights,
'Cause my vision was blurred
One hand on the wheel,
the other open and cut

You know I still have to tow,
You know I wanted to stay
The car in front
Kept tapping on-off the breaks

Nothing could stop me leaving
The impulse runs through my blood
I hope you live for your freedom
I hope you enjoy the lust

So I let go,
So I let go,
Ignoring the lights, that mark out the road

And I wanted to meet the one,
The one with the healthy glow
So I let go,
You made me let go

I think I just needed a rush, needed a rush.

Nothing could stop me speeding
Or missing that bend in the road
A 90 head-on collision
Is how I lost control

So I let go,
So I let go
Ignoring the lights, that mark out the road

Wanted to meet the one,
The one with the healthy glow
So I let go,
You made me let go





I think I just needed a rush, needed a rush.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Twin Atlantic's song "Yes I Was Drunk" deal with the idea of impulsive behavior fueled by alcohol and its consequences. The song describes a situation where the singer is intoxicated and being urged to leave by someone else. Despite feeling unable to speak coherently, they comply and get behind the wheel of a car. The lyrics depict a sense of risk-taking and recklessness, as the singer ignores traffic laws and drives at high speed while experiencing blurred vision.


Throughout the song, the chorus emphasizes the idea of impulsivity and the sensation of being driven by a rush of energy. Despite knowing the potential danger and the potential consequences of their actions, the singer seems unable to control their impulses. The song's lyrics describe the inevitability of their collision, highlighting the tragedy that can result from reckless decisions made under the influence.


Overall, the lyrics of "Yes I Was Drunk" are a vivid and powerful representation of the impact that alcohol can have on decision-making and the dangers of impulsive behavior.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I was drunk,
Admitting that the singer was intoxicated


You'd be the same
Assuming that the addressee would also drink in this situation


The windows were bending, and decorated with rain
Describing the surreal visual distortions seen while drunk


I couldn't speak, 'Cause my thinking was stunned
Experiencing impaired cognitive function and speech


I picked up the keys, you forced me to run.
Feeling pressured/encouraged to leave by someone else present


Nothing could stop me leaving, the impulse runs through my blood
Feeling a reckless desire to leave despite potential consequences


And I hope you live for your freedom, I hope you enjoy the lust
Wishing the addressee happiness and fulfillment in their own pursuits


And I got in the car, And put her in to first.
Starting the car and preparing to drive


Not stopping for lights, 'Cause my vision was blurred
Disregarding traffic signals due to impaired eyesight


One hand on the wheel, the other open and cut
Driving with an injured hand


You know I still have to tow, You know I wanted to stay
Feeling obligated to leave but also wanting to stay


The car in front Kept tapping on-off the breaks
Encountering traffic disruptions while driving


So I let go, So I let go, Ignoring the lights, that mark out the road
Giving in to reckless impulses and ignoring traffic signals


And I wanted to meet the one, The one with the healthy glow
Desiring to pursue a relationship/encounter


You made me let go
Placing blame on the addressee for their actions


I think I just needed a rush, needed a rush.
Admitting an addiction to the thrill of reckless behavior


Nothing could stop me speeding, Or missing that bend in the road
Engaging in dangerous driving behavior without regard for safety


A 90 head-on collision Is how I lost control
Suffering a severe car accident due to dangerous driving




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG ERNEST KNEALE, BARRY NICHOLAS MCKENNA, ROSS GAVIN MACKENZIE MCNAE, SAM MCTRUSTY

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Juan Jimenez

This song has something that makes me feel different, sad but excited as hell. I really do not know how to express that feeling, so... I just hear it once again.

Sophie B

This song was played last night and it was amazing, the whole gig was tbh :D <3

HannahhhOh

His accent makes it all so much better (if that is possible) Making me claim back the fact i was born in Scotland... after 14 years in Belfast... ;) (and only two years there)

MeetSupergirl

It's nice to hear more bands where the Scottish vocalists keep their accent :) MON THE SCOTS!!

Shannen Turner

omg this is fantastic. !! i LOVE IT when you hear a song... and you literally have to stop everything you're doing just to listen to it.... this is one of them songs, from the second he starts singing

spacecolonie

Seeing these guys next week omg<3 Sams voice is the sec

dawiser1

Singing in a Scottish accent? Epic...

Emily_r0ach

I can't describe how much I LOVE Sam's voice... It's just...

MrRossdawson182

This is amazing live!

Laura Smith

I love this ago with a passion(: I was lucking enough to see twin Atlantic perform this song in concert with you me at six at chain reaction and now I just can't seem to get enough of them(: -3

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