Drinking Again
Nostalgic Reflections: Emotions in "Drinking Again" by Dinah Washington
Lyrics
Ooh, it's almost two
Expressing the late hour, nearing two in the morning.
And I'm sitting here wishing that I could see you
Wishing to be in the company of the person being addressed.
That's why I'm drinking again
Indicating the singer is turning to alcohol due to emotional distress.
And thinking of when you loved me
Reflecting on past moments when the addressee loved the singer.
I'm having a few, and wishing that you were here
Having some drinks while yearning for the presence of the person.
I'm making the rounds, and buying the rounds, for strangers
Socializing with strangers and buying drinks in the hope of seeing the person again.
Yes, I'm being a fool, just hoping that you'll appear
Admitting to foolish behavior while anticipating the return of the person.
Sure I can borrow a smoke, maybe tell some joker a joke
Engaging in small talk, seeking distractions, but the heartache remains.
But who's gonna laugh, who's gonna laugh at a broken heart
Expressing the difficulty of finding joy with a broken heart.
That's why its better, drinking again
Advocating for the solace found in drinking again to cope with heartbreak.
And thinking of when you left
Reflecting on the moment of being left by the person.
Me
Stating the direct impact of being left—feeling abandoned.
Can't you see I'm trying to make it on home
Expressing the struggle to move forward and reach home emotionally.
And ain't got nothing but a memory
Having nothing but memories to hold onto.
Maybe I can borrow a smoke, maybe tell some joker a joke
Repeating the notion of seeking distractions but with a broken heart.
But, who's got the nerve, the nerve to laugh at my broken heart
Emphasizing the difficulty of finding humor in heartbreak.
That's why it's better drinking again
Reiterating the coping mechanism of drinking to deal with heartache.
And thinking of when you left
Recalling the moment of being left and the ensuing emotional struggle.
Me
Reaffirming the direct impact of being left—feeling abandoned.
I'm trying to make it up to home
Reiterating the effort to overcome emotional challenges and reach a place of peace.
With just a memory
Acknowledging the difficulty of the journey with only memories.
I know you heard me the first time
Repeating the intention to reach home emotionally.
I said I'm trying to make it on home
Stressing the lack of tangible support, having only memories.
And ain't got nothing, nothing but a memory
Summarizing the emotional struggle, having nothing but memories.
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