It's the Alcohol

Embracing Shadows: Lissie's Poetic Tale of Resilience in 'It's the Alcohol'
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Lyrics

when you’re full

Refers to being satisfied or content.

can’t fill you no more

Suggests that fullness has its limits, and there's a point where one cannot be filled further.

if it’s cold

Addresses the inability of coldness to provide comfort or warmth.

can’t warm you up no

Continues the theme of limitations, stating that even warmth has its boundaries.


I keep my layers solved

Refers to maintaining emotional protection or defenses.

I don’t know how to say this to ya

Expresses difficulty in conveying a message to someone.

but let me try again

Indicates a desire for another attempt at communication.


you keep me up

Suggests that the person being addressed has a positive impact, providing support or stability.

you keep me clean

Highlights the positive influence of the person, keeping things in order and maintaining cleanliness.

I die off every dream

Implies a sense of sacrifice or personal cost for the relationship, perhaps in the form of unfulfilled dreams.

it’s so dark

Describes a state of emotional darkness or difficulty.


you pass it off again

Suggests passing on or dismissing a burden or responsibility.

oh - oh

Expresses a reaction or realization with an "oh - oh" sound.


(ich glaube daran)

Includes a German phrase "ich glaube daran," meaning "I believe in it."

I believe in it…

Reaffirms a belief in something, possibly related to the preceding lines.


when I’m gone

Addresses the state of absence or departure.

when you’re waiting

Refers to the act of waiting, possibly for the person mentioned in line 21.

keep your feet on the ground

Encourages groundedness or stability during a period of waiting.

you mean a lot to me

Expresses the significant value of the person being addressed.

don’t keep your hopes stuck in your chest

Advises against keeping hopes restrained or suppressed.

tell me the dreams you like the best

Requests the sharing of preferred or cherished dreams.


whoh- whoh

Expresses a vocalization, possibly indicating emotion or emphasis.

(ich glaube daran)

Repeats the German phrase "ich glaube daran," reinforcing the belief mentioned earlier.

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