Lyrics
They tried to make me go to rehab
Resistance to going to rehab despite external pressure.
I said, no, no, no
Repeated refusal to go to rehab.
Yes, I been black
Acknowledgment of being in a difficult situation.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Assurance that others will realize the change upon return.
I ain't got the time
Expressing a lack of time for rehab.
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Disregarding a parental figure's opinion.
He's tried to make me go to rehab
Recurrence of the attempt to make the person go to rehab.
I won't go, go, go
Firm decision not to attend rehab.
I'd rather be at home with a Ray
Preference for being at home with a person named Ray.
I ain't got seventy days
Not having the required time for a specific duration of rehab.
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
Rejecting the idea that there's anything to be learned in rehab.
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
Confident in learning from experiences rather than formal education.
I didn't get a lot in class
Indication of not excelling academically.
But I know we don't come in a shot glass
Acknowledgment that life's lessons don't come in a shot glass.
They tried to make me go to rehab
Reiteration of resistance to going to rehab.
I said, ""no, no, no""
Repeated strong refusal to attend rehab.
Yes, I been black
Reaffirmation of facing challenges.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Assurance of change upon return.
I ain't got the time
Emphasizing the lack of time available for rehab.
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Disregarding parental opinion on personal well-being.
He's tried to make me go to rehab
Continued pressure to attend rehab.
I won't go, go, go
Steadfast refusal to attend rehab.
The man said, ""why do you think you here?
Questioning the purpose of being in the current situation.
I said, I got no idea.
Uncertainty about the reason for being in the current state.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
Expressing fear of losing a loved one.
So I always keep a bottle near
Reliance on a bottle to cope with emotions.
He said, I just think you're depressed
Suggestion of being perceived as depressed.
This, me, yeah, baby, and the rest
Confirmation of personal struggles.
They tried to make me go to rehab
Persistent attempts to push towards rehab.
But I said, no, no, no
Repeated refusal to go to rehab.
Yes, I been black
Reiteration of facing challenges due to racial identity.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Confidence in change upon return.
I don't ever want to drink again
Expressing a desire to quit drinking.
I just, oh, I just need a friend
Seeking companionship as an alternative to drinking.
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
Rejecting a prolonged rehabilitation process.
Have everyone think I'm on the mend
Avoiding public perception of recovery.
And it's not just my pride
Emphasizing the emotional impact beyond pride.
It's just till these tears have dried
Waiting until emotional wounds have healed.
They tried to make me go to rehab
Continued resistance to attending rehab.
I said, no, no, no
Repeated refusal to go to rehab.
Yes, I been black
Reiteration of facing challenges due to racial identity.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Assurance of change upon return.
I ain't got the time
Emphasizing the lack of time available for rehab.
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Disregarding parental opinion on personal well-being.
He's tried to make me go to rehab
Continued pressure to attend rehab.
I won't go, go, go
Final and firm refusal to attend rehab.
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