Lyrics
day-drunk and no heartbeat
Feeling intoxicated during the day with no discernible heartbeat.
hung out to dry
Left abandoned and exposed, vulnerable.
sold it all for the bottle
Traded everything for alcohol.
but you should see the other guy
Despite personal struggles, there's someone else in worse condition.
I might not be the kind of person
Not an immediately lovable person.
you fall in love with right a away
Describes potential difficulty in forming instant romantic connections.
but he's got a bad case of addiction
Refers to another person with a strong tendency for various addictions.
to everything that slips away
Addicted to things slipping away, perhaps a metaphor for losing control.
he wakes up at night
Experiences waking up at night with bloodshot eyes.
with blood shot eyes.
Indication of fatigue or distress.
the razor on his throat,
References a razor on the throat, possibly symbolizing dangerous advice.
was my last good advice
The speaker's last piece of guidance to the troubled person.
to the other guy
Refers to the "other guy" before embarking on a journey.
before we hit the road
Moments before hitting the road or starting a new phase.
so bye bye baby
Saying goodbye to a significant other.
don't hurry
Advising not to rush the departure.
I don't need your face around
Expressing a lack of desire to see the person's face around.
now comes the part where the smile cracks through the frown
Anticipating a moment where a smile breaks through sadness.
I wanna get out of my life
Expresses a desire to escape from the current life situation.
cut you out of my mind
Intention to remove someone from thoughts, at least temporarily.
at least for a while
Seeking a break or relief from certain thoughts or memories.
or two
Specifying a duration for the desired break.
it took more than i could give
Acknowledging taking on more than one can handle.
I git off more than I could chew
Admitting to a situation where the speaker faced challenges beyond their capacity.
you should see the other guy
Reiterating that there's someone else in worse condition.
day-drunk and far from sober
Revisiting the theme of being intoxicated during the day and far from sober.
watch him hanging from a tree
Painting a vivid image of the troubled person hanging from a tree.
let me set this right, guys
Expressing an intention to correct or clarify the situation.
the other guy was me
Revelation that the "other guy" mentioned throughout is, in fact, the speaker.
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