Drink Some More
Revelry in Rebellion: The Real McKenzies' Spirited Anthem
Lyrics
Like a squid, up at dawn
Expressing the early start of the day, comparing it to a squid rising at dawn.
An' I drag me butt tae me job.
Referring to going to work with a humorous mention of dragging one's buttocks.
Not a break, front to back
Describing a continuous, non-stop work routine without breaks.
Kicking balls to the wall
Engaging in hard work, putting maximum effort into the job.
Down a mile in a hole
Being deep in a difficult or challenging situation.
Moving mountains of coal
Working hard, possibly in a labor-intensive job, like moving large amounts of coal.
While here's to hell
Raising a toast to difficult situations or challenges.
It's ringing my bell
Facing adversity or tough times, humorously described as hell ringing a bell.
Sing a song, bang a gong
Suggesting celebration and revelry despite challenges.
And tonight would be good to be bad
Expressing a desire to indulge in rebellious or mischievous behavior tonight.
So I take a wee dram
Taking a small amount of alcohol (wee dram) to relax.
Just to take off the edge
Using alcohol to cope with stress or pressure.
Whether diggin' a ditch
Whether doing manual labor (diggin' a ditch) or heavy work (swinging a sledge), using alcohol to cope.
Or swinging a sledge
Drinking to ignore or disregard the expectations of high society.
I drink to ignore high society's crap.
Acknowledging the presence of whiskey and maintaining sobriety despite drinking.
Bottle a' whiskey in me
Emphasizing the consumption of a bottle of whiskey without being excessively intoxicated.
And I ain't even whacked
Not being heavily intoxicated despite consuming alcohol.
Now I know how it feels for the rat
Understanding the struggles of others, likening it to a rat running on a wheel for cheese.
On the wheel to run for the cheese.
Experiencing the rat race and the pursuit of rewards.
I feel drunk and tight
Feeling intoxicated and lightheaded.
Just a wee bit tipsy tonight
Being a little tipsy, possibly from alcohol consumption.
It's the best that I've had
Expressing satisfaction with the quality of the alcohol consumed.
But I've puked on my kilt
Humorous mention of vomiting on one's kilt, indicating intoxication.
Will you call me a cab
Requesting assistance, possibly due to being too intoxicated to drive.
Will you call me a cab
Repeating the request for assistance, emphasizing the need for a cab.
For now I must go
Preparing to leave the current situation, possibly to sober up or rest.
To wake up at dawn
Acknowledging the need to wake up early for work again.
For a heave and a hoe
Referencing physical exertion, possibly related to work.
And tonight it was good to be bad
Reflecting on the enjoyment of indulging in mischievous behavior tonight.
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