In an experimental blend of Alternative R&B with jazz influences, Lia J & Bastido delve into the poignant journey of overcoming personal struggles with alcohol abuse in “Sober”. Closing Dry January, the duo narrates a story of addiction, in which calming melodies and warm backing harmonies c...
[Vers]
My carousel room keeps spinning
Whatever I do I’m spilling
More and more liquor around
‘til all the lights flicker then drown
[Chorus]
How Do I know when it’s over?
Will I learn, as I get older?
I don’t really wanna be sober, sober
[Vers]
My rollercoaster mind is racing
Hopin’ it will find what I’m chasing
And I rest my head on the bed
‘til my carousel comes to an end
[Chorus]
How Do I know when it’s over?
Will I learn, as I get older?
I don’t really wanna be sober, sober
[Interlude]
Sober, I don't wanna be sober, now
I've been drinking too much
I've been drinking, been drinking too much
[Bridge]
(I wanna know why)
Fear got up, left thе room (I cannot give up on you)
& then locked thе door
(Know why)
Took along everything (I cannot give up on you)
I had on the floor
(Know why)
Bottle up, bottle down (I cannot give up on you)
Why am I holding on?
(Oh, why?)
Holding on to this
[Chorus]
How Do I know when it’s over?
Will I learn, as I get older?
I don’t really wanna be sober, sober
(oh, I can't stay sober)
How Do I know when it’s over?
Will I learn, as I get older?
I don’t really wanna be sober, sober
[Interlude]
I've been drinking, been drinking too much
(how do I know, when it's over?)
I've been drinking, been drinking too much
(Will I learn as I get older?)
I've been drinking, been drinking too much
(I don't really wanna be sober)
Oh, I can't stay sober