Drinkin' Problem

Liberation in Libations: Decoding Midland's 'Drinkin' Problem' Meaning
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Lyrics

One more night, one more down

Expressing another night passed and another emotional low

One more, "One more round"

Repeating the cycle of having one more round of drinks

First one in, last one out

Being the first to arrive and the last to leave social gatherings

Givin' this town lots to talk about

Generating gossip and discussions in the town

But they don't know, what they don't know

Highlighting the lack of understanding from others about personal struggles


People say I got a drinkin' problem

Acknowledging the perception of having a drinking problem

That ain't no reason to stop

Defending the choice to continue drinking despite criticism

People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom

Addressing rumors about hitting rock bottom due to the lifestyle

Just 'cause I'm livin' on the rocks

Rejecting the idea that living on the rocks implies failure

It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem

Describing a problem rooted in heartbreak rather than alcohol

So pull another bottle off the wall

Suggesting coping by reaching for another bottle

People say I got a drinkin' problem

Reiterating the perception of having a drinking problem

But I got no problem drinkin' at all

Emphasizing the lack of issue with drinking


They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions

Noting ongoing discussions and premature judgments

They call it a problem, I call it a solution

Viewing the situation as a solution rather than a problem


Last call gets later and later

Describing the delay of leaving the bar as the night progresses

I come in here so I don't have to hate her

Choosing the bar environment to avoid negative feelings

Same old folks, same old songs

Highlighting the repetitive nature of the surroundings

The same old same old blue neon

Noting the common blue neon lighting in the environment

The same old buzz, just because

Drinking for the familiar buzz and not necessarily for problems


People say I've got a drinkin' problem

Repeating the perception of having a drinking problem

That ain't no reason to stop

Reaffirming the decision to continue drinking despite criticism

People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom

Addressing assumptions about hitting rock bottom

Just 'cause I'm livin' on the rocks

Rejecting the negative connotation of living on the rocks

It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem

Reiterating the emotional struggle rather than an alcohol problem

So pull another bottle off the wall

Suggesting the solution of reaching for another bottle

People say I've got a drinkin' problem

Restating the perception of having a drinking problem

But I got no problem drinkin' at all

Emphasizing the lack of issue with drinking


They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions

Continuing discussions and premature judgments

They call it a problem, I call it a solution

Maintaining the perspective of seeing it as a solution, not a problem

Just sittin' here in all my grand illusions

Acknowledging personal illusions while sitting alone

They call it a problem, I call it a solution

Insisting that it's a solution rather than a problem


Just a solution

Reiterating the idea that it's just a solution to cope


It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem

Highlighting the emotional struggle as the root issue

So pull another bottle off the wall

Recommending the coping mechanism of reaching for another bottle

People say I got a drinkin' problem

Reiterating the perception of having a drinking problem

But I've got no problem drinkin' at all

Emphasizing the lack of issue with drinking


They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions

Continuing discussions and premature judgments

They call it a problem, I call it a solution

Maintaining the perspective of seeing it as a solution, not a problem

Just sittin' here in all my grand illusions

Acknowledging personal illusions while sitting alone

They call it a problem, I call it a solution

Insisting that it's a solution rather than a problem

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