Hand It to Me
Reckless Revelry: Embracing the Consequences of a Spirited Night
Lyrics
You got to hand it to me
You have to acknowledge or credit me for something.
You got to hand it to me
Reiteration of the need for acknowledgment or credit.
I went drinking again
Expressing the act of consuming alcohol again.
You got to hand it to me
Emphasizing the need for acknowledgment or credit despite negative actions.
You got to give it to me
Requesting recognition or acknowledgment from someone.
You got to hand it to me
Reiterating the request for acknowledgment or credit.
I did it to myself.
Taking responsibility for the consequences of one's actions.
You got to give it to me
Repeating the plea for recognition or acknowledgment.
I swore off booze a long time ago
Claiming to have abstained from alcohol for a significant period.
Now one night I've got nothing to show
Despite the previous claim, admitting to a night of drinking with nothing to show for it.
Poor sweet girl I went and done it again
Regretting involvement with a girl, repeating a pattern of behavior.
I won't be your ward for driving in sin
Refusing to be a follower or dependent in sinful activities.
You got to hand it to me
Reiterating the demand for acknowledgment or credit.
You got to hand it to me
Continuing the emphasis on the need for acknowledgment.
I went drinking again
Repeating the act of drinking despite its negative consequences.
You got to hand it to me
Reiterating the demand for acknowledgment despite negative behavior.
Musical
Indication of a musical break or interlude.
It's hard to believe I've gone and done it again
Expressing disbelief at repeating a certain behavior.
Went to a place to see all of my friends
Visiting a place to meet friends but succumbing to temptation.
One little sip and now look at me
Consequences of consuming even a small amount of alcohol.
If this bar were school I'd have a degree
Comparing the experience to acquiring a degree if bars were schools.
Chorus
Indication of a chorus in the lyrics.
Musical
Indication of another musical break or interlude.
I really did love getting drunk with my friends
Expressing a long-standing enjoyment of getting drunk with friends.
About 14 years and it never did end
Highlighting the extended duration of the speaker's drinking habit.
I take good care of rules you don't see
Claiming adherence to certain rules despite the appearance of carelessness.
I can't let go, it won't let me be
Feeling unable to let go of the habit.
Chorus
Reiteration of the chorus in the lyrics.
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