Drunk Tank
Voodoo Glow Skulls Lyrics
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The lyrics to Voodoo Glow Skulls's song Drunk Tank speak to the repetitive and destructive patterns of an individual's alcoholism. The singer of the song admits to being a regular at the drunk tank, spending up to three days a week locked up for drunken antics. He seems resigned to his fate, acknowledging that there's always room for him in the cell. The song highlights the self-destructive nature of addiction, as the singer is caught in a cycle of drinking, driving under the influence, and getting arrested.
However, the song also suggests that the singer is not alone in his behavior. He mentions drinking sociably and enrolling in A.A. with his drinking friends. This speaks to the prevalence of alcoholism and the social aspect of drinking that can make it difficult for individuals to break the cycle of addiction.
Ultimately, the song doesn't offer a solution to the problem - the singer admits that he's likely to end up in the drunk tank again soon. But it does offer a frank and honest portrayal of addiction and the consequences that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
i'm a member of the drunk tank
I frequently end up in the police station's drunk tank due to my excessive drinking habits.
sometimes three days a week
It's not uncommon for me to end up in the drunk tank multiple times a week, sometimes even three times.
there's room reserved for me
I'm such a regular at the drunk tank that they always save a spot for me.
happy hour is every hour seven days a week
For me, every hour is happy hour and I drink all day, every day.
drinking is my game and i do it sociably
I enjoy drinking and socializing with others while doing so.
every night the same old thing
My nights consist of the same routine - getting behind the wheel and hitting up every bar until I'm drunk enough to pass out.
i get behind the wheel
I have a habit of drinking and driving, endangering myself and others.
i'm gonna stop at every bar until i get my fill
I have no self-control when it comes to alcohol and will continue drinking until I'm completely drunk.
something's wrong i'm waking up out on the concrete floor
I black out from excessive drinking and wake up on the floor of the drunk tank with no recollection of what happened.
hey, excuse me officer will you show me to the door
I'm polite to the officer but I just want to get out of the drunk tank as quickly as possible.
i'll pay a fine and promise never again
I'll pay the fine for my actions but I know I'll be back in the drunk tank again soon enough.
and if i lose my job
I don't care about losing my job, as long as I can still drink.
i'll be drinking by profession
If I lose my job, I'll make drinking my profession instead.
lose my license for a year is part of the consequence
One of the legal consequences of my drinking and driving is having my license suspended for a year.
then enroll in a.a. with all my drinking friends
After losing my license, I'll attend Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) meetings with my friends who also struggle with alcohol addiction.
it doesn't matter, it's o.k.
I don't feel guilty about my drinking habits and believe it's okay to continue drinking excessively.
there's no need for regrets
I don't regret my actions or feel remorse for my behavior.
because i know in no time that i'll be there again
I'm aware that I'll end up in the drunk tank again soon due to my lack of self-control when it comes to alcohol.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE CASILLAS, FRANK CASILLAS
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