Rehab
Rehabilitation Refusal: A Musical Rebellion
Lyrics
They tried to make me go to rehab
Expressing resistance to attending rehabilitation.
But I said, "No, no, no"
Reiteration of refusal to go to rehab.
Yes, I've been black
Acknowledging a troubled past or difficult experiences.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Assurance that upon return, changes will be evident.
I ain't got the time
Claiming lack of time as a reason for not seeking rehab.
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Suggesting a preference to be with someone named Ray instead of rehab.
He's tried to make me go to rehab
Reiteration of the pressure to attend rehab from someone (possibly a family member).
I won't go, go, go
Reaffirming the decision not to go to rehab.
I'd rather be at home with Ray
Expressing a desire to be at home with Ray.
I ain't got seventy days
Stating the unavailability of seventy days, possibly a requirement for rehab.
'Cause there's nothing, there's nothing you can teach me
Dismissing the idea that there's anything to be learned from rehab.
That I can't learn from Mr. Hathaway
Emphasizing learning from life experiences, specifically Mr. Hathaway.
I didn't get a lot in class
Admitting to not excelling academically.
But I know it don't come in a shot glass
Rejecting the idea that life's lessons come from a shot glass (implying alcohol).
They tried to make me go to rehab
Repeating the refusal to go to rehab.
But I said, "No, no, no"
Reiterating the assurance of change upon return.
Yes, I've been black
Repeating acknowledgment of a troubled past.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Reiterating the expectation of change after returning.
I ain't got the time
Repeating the claim of not having time for rehab.
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Repeating the preference to be with Ray instead of attending rehab.
He's tried to make me go to rehab
Reiteration of the pressure to go to rehab.
I won't go, go, go
Reaffirming the decision not to attend rehab.
The man said, "Why do you think you here?"
Questioning the purpose of being in a certain situation (possibly rehab).
I said, "I got no idea"
Expressing uncertainty about the current situation.
I'm gonna, I'm gonna lose my baby
Anticipating the loss of a significant relationship.
So I always keep a bottle near
Admitting to using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
He said, "I just think you're depressed"
Receiving a diagnosis of depression.
This me, "Yeah, baby, and the rest"
Acknowledging the diagnosis and implying it's not the only issue.
They tried to make me go to rehab
Repeating the refusal to go to rehab.
But I said, "No, no, no"
Reiterating the expectation of change upon return.
Yes, I've been black
Repeating acknowledgment of a troubled past.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Reiterating the expectation of change after returning.
I don't ever wanna drink again
Expressing a desire to abstain from drinking.
I just, oh, I just need a friend
Expressing a need for companionship and support.
I'm not gonna spend ten weeks
Rejecting the idea of spending ten weeks in rehab for appearances.
Have everyone think I'm on the mend
Rejecting the perception of improvement to maintain authenticity.
And it's not just my pride
Highlighting the importance of personal dignity over rehabilitation.
It's just 'til these tears have dried
Stating a commitment to healing until emotional wounds have mended.
They tried to make me go to rehab
Repeating the refusal to go to rehab.
I said, "No, no, no"
Reiterating the expectation of change upon return.
Yes, I've been black
Repeating acknowledgment of a troubled past.
But when I come back, you'll know, know, know
Reiterating the expectation of change after returning.
I ain't got the time
Repeating the claim of not having time for rehab.
And if my daddy thinks I'm fine
Repeating the preference to be with Ray instead of attending rehab.
He's tried to make me go to rehab
Reiteration of the pressure to go to rehab.
I won't go, go, go
Reaffirming
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