Moonshine
kill the vultures Lyrics
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Wondering if I should come up for air
The one thing that'll always bring me back up
Is remembering that my moonshine is there
I got moonshine
Drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime
I got moonshine
Drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime
Some people need friends to be happy
Some people need to spend a hundred bucks on clothes
Some people need cards, and birthday cake
But me? I don't need none of those, cause I got
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime, I got
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime
I got-
They say humans are made of mostly water
They say the planet is too
Me? I ain't never really cared for the taste, and
And I don't know about you, but I got
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime, I got
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime
I got a love/hate thing with New York City
Never knew a place that felt so busy
Ran circles 'round me till I got dizzy
What's the price to get your balance boys? About a dollar fifty, for my
Moon, Shine
Drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime, I got
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime, I copped
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime, I got
Moonshine, drink it all the time
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime, I copped
Moonshine, I drink it all the time
It goes down rough for a dollar ninety-nine, said
The song "Moonshine" by the group To Kill The Vultures is a reflective piece on the singer's relationship with their chosen vice. The lyrics are straightforward, with the first verse describing the singer lying in their bathtub and contemplating whether or not to come up for air. The only thing that compels them to rise is their desire for moonshine. The chorus claims that they drink it all the time, and that while it goes down rough, it's good value for their money.
The second verse compares the singer to others who need material possessions or social relationships to be happy. The singer, however, seems content with their moonshine, and doesn't see the need for anything else. The bridge of the song delves deeper into the singer's character, stating that they never cared for water, and prefers the rough taste of moonshine instead. The final verse reflects on the bustling, chaotic nature of New York City, and the fact that moonshine is a way to regain balance in such an environment.
Overall, "Moonshine" can be interpreted as a song about addiction and the coping mechanisms people use to deal with life's difficulties. While the theme of addiction is typically presented in a negative light, this song is unique in that it presents moonshine (the object of the singer's addiction) in a somewhat positive light.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm laying on the bottom of my bath tub
When I'm in a low place and feeling overwhelmed
Wondering if I should come up for air
Questioning whether or not to keep going
The one thing that'll always bring me back up
The one thing that can give me motivation
Is remembering that my moonshine is there
Is the thought of my personal escape and comfort
I got moonshine
I have my own form of relief and coping mechanism
Drink it all the time
I rely on it heavily to get through things
Goes down rough but it's good for your dime
It may be harsh, but it works for me
Some people need friends to be happy
Some rely on social support for happiness
Some people need to spend a hundred bucks on clothes
Some rely on material possessions for happiness
Some people need cards, and birthday cake
Some rely on celebrations and recognition for happiness
But me? I don't need none of those, cause I got
But for me, my source of happiness is different
They say humans are made of mostly water
They say we are mostly made of a natural element
They say the planet is too
They say the Earth is also abundant in water
Me? I ain't never really cared for the taste, and
But for me, that natural element doesn't appeal to me
And I don't know about you, but I got
And for my own comfort, I turn to
I got a love/hate thing with New York City
I have a complicated relationship with a bustling city
Never knew a place that felt so busy
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant activity
Ran circles 'round me till I got dizzy
Living in that environment can take its toll
What's the price to get your balance boys?
What does it take to find a sense of stability?
About a dollar fifty, for my
For me, it's the price of my escape and relief
Contributed by Jackson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.