RobertCalifornia
Intoxicating Desires: Skunk Money's Tale of Love and Rebellion
Lyrics
She's gettin' high as hell on the weekends with me
She and the narrator engage in intense weekend activities, likely involving substance use.
And she stays up drinkin' til half past three
She indulges in drinking until very late at night.
I'm not one to cry but she does it to me
Even though the narrator doesn't usually cry, she has an emotional impact on him.
So I guess that's why she's my baby
Her actions, including the emotional impact, contribute to the strong connection, making her "my baby."
She's a sad sad girl that's mad at the world
She is described as a sad girl upset with the world but has high standards.
But she'll never settle for less than a pearl
Despite her sadness, she won't settle for anything less than something valuable, symbolized by a pearl.
I'm a bad bad boy who needs to be taught
The narrator acknowledges his rebellious nature and the need for guidance.
So I guess that's why she's my girl
Her ability to teach and guide him is why she's his girl.
Maybe I'm just scared to lose what makes me feel the best
The narrator is afraid of losing what brings him the most joy.
No other drug can do what you have done to this
Comparing the impact of the relationship to a powerful drug that no other substance can match.
Ooooooo
Expressive vocalization, possibly emphasizing a strong emotion or realization.
She's gettin' high as hell on the weekends with me
Reiteration of the intense weekend activities shared by the narrator and the girl.
And she stays up drinkin' til half past three
Reiteration of her late-night drinking habits.
I'm not one to cry but she does it to me
Reiteration of the emotional impact she has on the narrator.
So I guess that's why she's my baby
Reaffirmation that the emotional connection is the reason she's referred to as "my baby."
Maybe I'm just scared to lose what makes me feel the best
Reiteration of the fear of losing what brings the narrator the most joy.
No other drug can do what you have done to this
Reiteration of the unparalleled impact of the relationship compared to any other drug.
Maybe your mama's right and I'm not much of a man
Suggesting doubt about the narrator's adequacy as a man, possibly influenced by external opinions.
Everyday I'm tryin' girl but I can't live without
Expressing continuous efforts to improve, emphasizing the difficulty of living without her.
You
Simple declaration of the importance of "You" in the narrator's life.
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