Tincture for Trouble
Elixir of Liberation: Achilles Tenderloin's Musical Remedy
Lyrics
There's a tincture for troubles, a salve for souls
There's a remedy for life's difficulties, a balm for the spirit
In a bottle, in a well, in a watering hole
Found in a bottle, a well, or a gathering place for socializing
You'll never feel pain. You'll never grow old
Assurance that pain and aging can be avoided
It's all under control. You're under control
Suggesting a sense of order and stability, emphasizing control
Remember Joe, baby. Remember, Joseph
Addressing someone named Joe, emphasizing memory
Remember, you tend to forget yourself
Warning about forgetting oneself, losing self-awareness
When you've had one-two many, three-four many
Highlighting the tendency to overindulge in alcohol
Far too many to count
Excessive drinking beyond easy enumeration
On yourself
Emphasizing the impact of excess on one's own being
Slip through the bars. Shake all the hands
Suggesting escaping constraints, engaging with others
Dance with the women and chant for the band
Encouraging social interactions, dancing, and supporting the music
Shout every first name. Mouth every last word
Exhorting enthusiasm, remembering names, and absorbing lyrics
Sometimes, you take pictures, but it's always a blur
Acknowledging capturing moments, though they may be hazy
Remember Joe, baby. Remember, Joseph
Reiteration of addressing Joe, emphasizing memory lapse
Remember, you tend to forget yourself
Reminder of the tendency to lose self-awareness, especially with excess
When you've had one too many, three-four many
Repeating the idea of excessive drinking and its consequences
Far too many to count
Highlighting the difficulty in quantifying the extent of one's actions
On yourself
Emphasizing the impact of excess on one's own being
Sing loud and hard; and pound your guitar
Encouraging passionate singing and vigorous guitar playing
Put another round on the wrong credit card
Indulging in the moment, potentially with financial consequences
The bartender knows you'll come crawling tomorrow
Anticipating a familiar routine of seeking comfort the next day
To kiss Irish coffee and pick up your car
Reference to a specific drink and the aftermath of a night out
Remember Joe, baby. Remember, Joseph
Reiteration of addressing Joe, emphasizing memory lapse
Remember, you tend to forget yourself
Reminder of the tendency to lose self-awareness, especially with excess
When you've had one too many, three-four many
Repeating the idea of excessive drinking and its consequences
Far too many to count
Highlighting the difficulty in quantifying the extent of one's actions
On yourself
Emphasizing the impact of excess on one's own being
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