Wino Junko
Wings Lyrics

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Doctor Tom is getting on
All he does is sign his name
I get things my brainbox sings
But I'll go down again

Play with fire, getting higher
Higher than a nine foot flame
My soul is spent and so's the rent

But I'll go down again

Wino Junko can't say no
Wino Junko, eyes aglow
Pill freak, spring a leak, you can't say no
Till you go down again

This and that you crazy cat
Flying sideways once again
I'm in a spin it makes me grin
But I'll go down again

Wino Junko can't say no
Wino Junko, eyes aglow
Pill freak, spring a leak, you can't say no
Till you go down again

Wino Junko can't say no
Wino Junko, eyes aglow
Pill freak, spring a leak, you can't say no
Till you go down again

Till you go down again
Till you go down again
Till you go down

Take what I need until I bleed
People will say I've gone insane
Ain't scared to die, it's such a high
Till I go down again

Wino Junko can't say no
Wino Junko, eyes aglow
Pill freak, spring a leak, you can't say no
Till you go down again

Wino Junko can't say no
Wino Junko, eyes aglow
Pill freak, spring a leak, you can't say no
Till you go down again

Till you go down again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wings's song Wino Junko tells the story of someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol. The person in the song, who the songwriter refers to as "Wino Junko," cannot say no to the substances that they are dependent on. The lyrics suggest that this person has tried to quit before, but ultimately they always end up going down again.

The song paints a vivid picture of what it is like to live with addiction. The person in the song is constantly seeking a high and using drugs and alcohol to escape from their problems. They are willing to do whatever it takes to get their fix, including taking drugs even if it means bleeding out. The lyrics also suggest that the person is aware of the risks they are taking, but they are not afraid to die.

Overall, the song is a poignant and honest portrayal of addiction and the struggles that come with it. It is a commentary on the destructive nature of drug and alcohol abuse, and it serves as a warning to others who may be considering going down that path.

Line by Line Meaning

Doctor Tom is getting on
Doctor Tom is aging

All he does is sign his name
He doesn't do much anymore

I get things my brainbox sings
I act on my impulses and desires

But I'll go down again
But I'll fall into addiction again

Play with fire, getting higher
Taking risks and getting more and more addicted

Higher than a nine foot flame
Reaching new heights of addiction

My soul is spent and so's the rent
I'm broke and soulless

Wino Junko can't say no
Wino Junko is addicted and can't resist

Wino Junko, eyes aglow
Wino Junko's eyes show the effects of drugs/alcohol

Pill freak, spring a leak, you can't say no
Addiction takes control and it's hard to resist

Till you go down again
Until you fall back into addiction again