Cheaper Than a Shrink
Pouring Therapy: Cheaper Than a Shrink
Lyrics
I was sittin' in a chair at the H&R Block
I was sitting at H&R Block, a tax preparation service.
Some bean-countin' pencil pusher runnin' up the clock
A meticulous accountant is running out the time on the clock.
Said, "I've tallied up your numbers for the end of the year
The accountant informs about the total expenses for the year.
And son, you've spent a small fortune on liquor and beer"
The narrator spent a considerable amount on alcohol, as pointed out by the accountant.
I said, it's cheaper than a shrink
The narrator justifies drinking as a cheaper alternative to therapy.
You don't have to think
Drinking doesn't require deep contemplation.
You just pour and drink
You simply pour and drink without much thought.
It's sixteen-fifty for a bottle of Jack
A bottle of Jack Daniels costs $16.50.
No pouring out your heart to some high-dollar quack
No need to share personal problems with an expensive therapist.
Just a flip of the wrist and you're gettin' it done
A simple action of pouring a drink helps in coping.
And gettin' just as messed up and havin' a lot more fun
Getting drunk can be as effective and more enjoyable than therapy.
And it's cheaper than a shrink
Reiteration of the idea that drinking is cheaper than therapy.
You don't have to think
Emphasizes the simplicity of pouring and drinking.
You just pour and drink
No need for complex introspection, just enjoy the drink.
Aw, it's cheaper than a shrink
Repeated emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of drinking compared to therapy.
Now me and her had this little problem between us
The narrator and his partner face relationship issues.
Tryin' to bridge the gap between Mars and Venus
An analogy is made about the gap between genders (Mars and Venus).
She said, "Honey, I think we need to see a marital counselor"
Suggests seeing a marriage counselor to address their problems.
I said, "All we need to do is slam a case of twelve-ouncers"
The narrator dismisses counseling and suggests solving issues with alcohol.
'Cause it's cheaper than a shrink
Reiterates the idea that drinking is a cheaper alternative to therapy.
You don't have to think
Highlights the simplicity of pouring and drinking.
You just pour and drink
No need for deep reflection, just enjoy the drink.
About eighteen bucks'll get you four six-packs
About $18 can get four six-packs of beer.
No pouring out your heart to some high dollar quack
Reiterates the avoidance of expensive therapists.
Just a flip of the wrist and you're gettin' it done
Pouring a drink is a simple and effective solution to problems.
Gettin' just as messed up and havin' a lot more fun
Getting drunk is as effective and more enjoyable than therapy.
And it's cheaper than a shrink
Reiteration of the cost-effectiveness of drinking over therapy.
You don't have to think
No need for complicated thinking, just enjoy the drink.
You just pour and drink
Emphasizes the simplicity of pouring and drinking.
Yeah, it's cheaper than a shrink
Repeated emphasis on the economic advantage of drinking over therapy.
If liquor prices soared as high as gasoline
If alcohol prices were as high as gasoline, the narrator might have quit drinking early.
Then I'd a-quit drinkin' back when I was nineteen
The narrator acknowledges the long-standing tradition of using alcohol as therapy.
It's the oldest, most proven form of therapy
Drinking is considered the oldest and most proven form of therapy.
The best thing about it far as I can see is that it's
The narrator sees drinking as the best therapy, primarily because it's cheaper.
Cheaper than a shrink
Reiteration of the idea that drinking is a cost-effective form of therapy.
You don't have to think
Emphasizes the simplicity of pouring and drinking.
You just pour and drink
No need for profound thinking, just enjoy the drink.
And it's cheaper than a shrink
Reiterates the idea that drinking is a cheaper alternative to therapy.
Aw, you just pour and drink
Conclusion: Pouring and drinking are a more affordable solution than therapy.
And it's a whole lot cheaper than some big-town, clock-hound, drag-you-down shrink
Further emphasis on the cost-effectiveness of drinking over a professional therapist.
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