Sober
Voyager Lyrics


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I have tried to so hard to feel much more for her than nothing
Wouldn't it be nice if I pretended that I care?
I can promise her a life of wonderful perfection
I can promise her that I will lead her from despair
Come the day and I'll be over
And she will leave me all alone
Will I stay?
Will I stay sober?
Or just bottle all my shame?
She
Drags me under
Pulls me over
Now I'm sober
She
I don't want her anymore
I don't need her anymore
So I leave her, standing at the door...
When I look at her a creeping guilt lies in my lusting
Does she realise just what she's doing to herself?
I can promise her a life of wonderful perfection
I can promise her that I will lead her from despair
Come the day and I'll be over
And I will leave her all alone*
Will I stay?
Will I stay sober?
Or just bottle all my shame?
She
Drags me under
Pulls me over
Now I'm sober
She
I don't want her anymore




I don't need her anymore
So I leave her, standing at the door...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Voyager's "Sober" tell the story of a relationship that is built upon a foundation of lies and deceit. The singer admits to pretending to care for his partner, promising her a life of perfection and leading her from despair, despite knowing that he will inevitably leave her alone. He is consumed with guilt and shame, and wonders if he will be able to remain sober, or if he will give in to his vices and bottle up his emotions.


Throughout the song, the singer feels as though he is being dragged under and pulled over by his partner. He recognizes the damage that she is doing to herself by clinging to him, but he is also aware of the damage that he is causing to her. Ultimately, he realizes that he no longer wants or needs her, and he chooses to leave her standing at the door.


Overall, "Sober" is a powerful song about the complexities of human relationships and the struggles that come with addiction and emotional turmoil. It highlights the pain and emotional toll that such relationships can take on both parties, and the difficulties that arise from trying to create a perfect life built on lies and deceit.


Line by Line Meaning

I have tried to so hard to feel much more for her than nothing
Despite my efforts, I cannot seem to develop any genuine feelings for her.


Wouldn't it be nice if I pretended that I care?
It would be easier and more convenient for me to fake my emotions towards her.


I can promise her a life of wonderful perfection
I am able to create the illusion of a flawless future together for her.


I can promise her that I will lead her from despair
I can assure her that I will rescue her from her sadness and pain.


Come the day and I'll be over
Eventually, my feelings towards her will dissipate and I will be finished with our relationship.


And she will leave me all alone
Once she realizes the truth about our relationship, she will abandon me in solitude.


Will I stay?
I question whether or not I will continue the destructive behavior that led me to her in the first place.


Will I stay sober?
Will I resist the urge to turn to alcohol as a means of coping with the aftermath of our relationship?


Or just bottle all my shame?
Will I repress my guilt and negative emotions instead of dealing with them in a healthy way?


She
She serves as a symbol for the all-consuming grip that our relationship has on me.


Drags me under
She pulls me down into a dark and unhealthy place in my life.


Pulls me over
She exerts control and power over me in a way that I cannot resist.


Now I'm sober
After the relationship has ended, I am finally able to see the reality of the situation.


I don't want her anymore
Once the veil has been lifted, I realize that I do not desire her anymore.


I don't need her anymore
I have come to the conclusion that I am capable of functioning and being happy without her.


So I leave her, standing at the door...
I walk away from the relationship, leaving her behind without remorse or regret.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Gardhul

I'm so badly addicted by these guys: I've found them two days ago and I cannot stop playing their albums over and over... the mixture of genres they put in the songs leaves me speechless, and that 80s sounds sometimes they put in there is... well... pure genius, no other word could explain better... I really hope they come to Italy soon or later... cheers!

@DMCain

+Paolo De Angelis I'm exactly the same. I found them a few weeks ago and they have just dominated my life ever since. Fingers crossed for a future European tour :)

@maidenking666beast

+D.M. Cain just met them all in Ohio at the Evergrey concert..AMAZING AMAZING people,down to earth,talented as hell..get all their albums..what an amazing band

@maidenking666beast

+Paolo De Angelis met the in ohio back in august..such great people and so kick ass live

@DMCain

+todd enderby Very jealous now... ;)

@tyreekmurillo4524

Paolo De Angelis same, they are very catchy

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@heliaaxis5823

Look how far you guys have come. Seeing you guys go from sober to on a Eurovision stage representing our country is amazing. Congrats 👏

@metalman301

I dont understand why songs like this arent on mainstream radio. This is a really good song.

@Beetlesiri

I know your comment is ancient, but I am responding anyways.
The fact is sex sells. Nowadays so many people want to watch someone show off their body or directly talk about drugs. The nuances of innuendo are also not as popular as they used to be a few decades ago.

@khaoswe

2023 still a banger ❤️

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