Lyrics
You got drunk last night, you swear you saw the devil
You experienced intoxication last night, and in that state, you believed you encountered evil or negativity.
But don't you know firewater seeks its own level
Alcohol, referred to as "firewater," has its own way of affecting individuals, suggesting a leveling or balancing force.
Life is a cyclone, death is but a breeze
Life is unpredictable and tumultuous ("cyclone"), while death is comparatively gentle ("breeze").
Will you die on your feet or will you live on your knees
A choice between facing challenges with courage ("die on your feet") or succumbing to difficulties passively ("live on your knees").
Guitar strummin' wine overflowin'
Engaging in music and excess wine, possibly as a means of coping or escaping.
They say you have it comin' if you never got it goin'
Suggests consequences for one's actions, indicating that if you never take risks, you won't experience the rewards.
You blame it on your baby that your heart was broke in half
Attributing emotional pain to a romantic partner, possibly as a way to avoid personal responsibility.
Well I can see you just been cryin' so you don't have to laugh
Observing someone who appears to be hiding their true emotions—crying instead of laughing.
There ain't nothing sacred you can beg or steal or borrow
Challenges the concept of sacredness, suggesting that everything, even values, can be compromised or acquired.
When you're swimmin' in self pity you'll be drownin' in your sorrow
When immersed in self-pity, the consequence is drowning in sorrow, emphasizing the need for resilience.
You got drunk last night you swear you saw the devil
Reiteration of the experience of drunkenness and encountering perceived evil.
But don't you know firewater seeks its own level
Reiterating the idea that alcohol has its own effects, irrespective of personal beliefs or experiences.
Your clothes fit fine and your hair looks great
Describing external appearances, possibly highlighting superficiality or a focus on the material.
You got time you can waste but no time to wait
Having time to spare but a sense of urgency, emphasizing the importance of not procrastinating.
You're drownin' me in the waves your brain sent
Feeling overwhelmed by thoughts, indicating a mental burden or pressure.
It ain't love anymore it's just entertainment
Love has transformed into mere entertainment, suggesting a loss of depth or meaning.
If the devil made you do it well go for it honey
If influenced by negativity ("devil"), embrace it boldly, but ensure you challenge it effectively.
Just be sure you give him a run for his money
Encouraging resilience and determination in facing challenges, even against formidable adversaries.
You can kill the bottle there ain't no murder mystery
Encouraging consumption without guilt, likening the remaining alcohol to natural history.
There's a little bit left but all the rest is natural history
A metaphorical indication that only a trace of the past remains, with the majority becoming history.
You got drunk last night you swear you saw the devil
Repeating the theme of drunkenness and encountering perceived evil.
Don't you know firewater seeks its own level
Reiterating that alcohol has its own effects, regardless of individual perceptions or experiences.
Perched on your back was a loud mouth vulture
Describing the presence of a troublesome or critical individual ("loud-mouth vulture").
Y'all were talkin' back and forth about the counter-counter culture
Discussing dialogue about counterculture, possibly highlighting generational differences or conflicts.
Smoke was hangin' heavy everybody had to breathe it
Depicting a dense atmosphere where everyone must endure shared challenges.
Your hands were on the table but your thoughts were underneath it
Physical actions don't reflect true thoughts, indicating hidden intentions or feelings.
Everybody got stoned and when the night was over
Recounting a night of getting high, where the most seemingly wild person was surprisingly sober.
The wildest one there was cold stone sober
Highlighting the paradox of being sober in a seemingly intoxicated environment.
But you and all the rest well your eyes gottin' muddy
Observing that everyone, despite appearances, is affected or compromised.
'Cause the bartender knows he's gotta to serve somebody
Referencing the responsibility of a bartender to serve everyone, regardless of their state of mind.
You got drunk last night you swear you saw the devil
Reiteration of the experience of drunkenness and encountering perceived evil.
But don't you know firewater seeks its own level
Reiterating the idea that alcohol has its own effects, irrespective of personal beliefs or experiences.
You got drunk last night you swear you saw the devil
Repeating the theme of drunkenness and encountering perceived evil.
But don't you know firewater seeks its own level
Emphasizing again that alcohol has its own effects, regardless of individual perceptions or experiences.
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