Wine in a Coffee Cup
Unveiling Shadows: A Day in the Life of Hidden Struggles
Lyrics
Alarm clock rings, same old thing
Start of the day with the routine of waking up to an alarm clock.
6:35, same routine
Describes the time, 6:35, and the repetition of daily habits.
All dolled up and on the road by 8
Preparation and getting ready to leave by 8, possibly for work.
Does her makeup on the way, she's never been late
She multitasks, applying makeup while on the way and prides herself on punctuality.
Nobody at work has any idea
Colleagues are unaware of the emotional pain she carries.
How much she's hurtin' when she walks in
Despite her suffering, she maintains a facade when entering the workplace.
Hides it so well, you'd never know what's going on
She conceals her emotions effectively, and others are oblivious to her struggles.
Self-medication all day long
Engages in self-medication throughout the day, likely using substances to cope.
There's wine in her coffee cup
Introduces the coping mechanism of having wine in her coffee cup.
It's her under cover pick me up
Describes the wine as a discreet way to lift her spirits.
She runs the show from 9 to 5
She manages responsibilities from 9 to 5, possibly a work-related role.
Her Hollywood smile is just a big disguise
Her cheerful demeanor at work is a facade, a false appearance.
She always turns to the bottle when times get tough
During challenging times, she turns to alcohol for solace.
Wine in a coffee cup
Reiteration of the coping mechanism – wine hidden in a coffee cup.
Every afternoon on the way home
Every day, on her way home, she stops at the liquor store alone.
Stops at the liquor store all alone
She buys whatever is necessary to numb her emotions.
Gets whatever it takes for her to stay numb
Continuation of the self-medication theme to cope with emotional pain.
And she'll pour another when the morning comes
Anticipates the need for another drink in the morning to face the day.
CHORUS
Chorus – likely a repetition or summary of the coping mechanism using wine.
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