Mama Getting High on Chardonnay
Chardonnay High: A Reflection on Suburban Escapism
Lyrics
(CHORUS)
CHORUS
Mama getting high on Chardonnay
Mama is indulging in Chardonnay, a type of wine, to get high or intoxicated.
Mama getting high on Chardonnay
Repetition emphasizing Mama's state of getting high on Chardonnay.
Sleeps all night and she drinks all day
Mama sleeps throughout the night and spends her days drinking Chardonnay.
Mama getting high on Chardonnay
Repeated emphasis on Mama's intoxication with Chardonnay.
Mama send the kids off to school.
Mama sends her children and husband away, possibly to have time for herself.
Mama send the husband too.
Continuation of Mama sending away her family members.
Pack their bags.
Preparation for departure or separation.
Pack their bags.
Repetition to highlight Mama's proactive approach.
Mama got a plan that the day won't drag.
Mama has plans to keep the day interesting or enjoyable.
Dreams of the days of the beauty cup.
Mama dreams of past enjoyable moments or experiences.
Pop the cork with a sunny side up.
Symbolic reference to opening a bottle of Chardonnay in a positive, sunny manner.
Count my nerves.
Counting nerves might suggest using alcohol to alleviate stress or anxiety.
Count my nerves away, away with the Chardonnay!
Using Chardonnay to escape or alleviate worries.
(CHORUS)
Reiteration of Mama's intoxication with Chardonnay.
Feeling better.
Mama feels an improvement in her condition, likely due to alcohol.
Spirits slip down.
Mood-enhancing effects of the spirits (alcohol).
Supervise the manicured lawn.
Mama oversees or manages the well-maintained lawn, potentially suggesting a facade of perfection.
Sip a little here.
Consuming alcohol in small amounts.
Sip a little there.
Continued moderate drinking.
Wave to the neighbor with the lawn chair stare.
Mama acknowledges the neighbor while in a relaxed or intoxicated state.
The day scoots by with the TV on.
Mama spends the day watching TV with little productivity.
The radio stuck on one-o-one.
Radio set to a particular station (one-o-one) throughout the day.
Danielle cashes on her son.
Danielle, possibly a neighbor, benefits financially from her child, implying some form of exploitation or scheme.
It's all she needs to have her fun!
Indicates that exploiting her child is all Mama needs for enjoyment.
(CHORUS 2x)
Reiteration of Mama's intoxication with Chardonnay in the chorus.
The day is bright as freedom's light.
Reference to a bright and liberated day.
Let's all toast to the housewives' plight.
A sarcastic toast to the struggles faced by housewives.
Suburban wives.
Describing the wives living in suburban areas.
Suburban wives.
Repetition to emphasize the suburban lifestyle.
Escapees to the perfect life.
These women have fled to what seems like an ideal life but may not be the reality.
(CHORUS 2x)
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing Mama's intoxication.
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