[Intro] [Verse 1] Is it really true what they’re saying Are you really sure there’s nobody come for me When I’m walking home there is no one Once there was a house full of laughter - so warm Trying to pretend there is someone Someone who will care when I need it [Chorus] I will now receive my comfort conjured by the magic power of wine Just a drink I’ll let that drink and I’ll be feeling good Just a drink I’ll let that drink and I’ll be feeling fine Just a drink to take my sorrow Just a drink and you can blast tomorrow Just a drink to make me feel like a man again Now I’m down [Verse 2] When I walk outside there is nowhere Children follow me with their laughter - so cold Casting just a glance at the churchyard Casting just a glance at my painted female friend Now I’m on my way I am falling Got to find some ’elp ooh I need that now [Chorus] So I will receive my comfort conjured by the magic power of wine Just a drink I’ll let that drink and I’ll be feeling good Just a drink I’ll let that drink and I’ll be feeling fine Just a drink to take my sorrow Just a drink and you can blast tomorrow Just a drink to make me feel like a man again Now I’m down [Flute solo] / / [Chorus] I will now receive my comfort conjured by the magic power of wine Just a drink I’ll let that drink and I’ll be feeling good         Just a drink I’ll let that drink and I’ll be feeling fine         Just a drink to take my sorrow Just a drink and you can blast tomorrow Now       [Flute solo] [Instrumental outro] Am D (repeat)

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque une profonde solitude et un sentiment de désespoir, où l'individu se questionne sur l'absence de soutien dans sa vie. En marchant seul, il se remémore des moments de joie d'autrefois, contrastant avec son état actuel de tristesse. Il cherche réconfort et évasion dans l'alcool, qui devient pour lui une échappatoire temporaire pour faire face à ses douleurs. Le contexte semble être celui d'une lutte personnelle, peut-être après des pertes ou des déceptions, où l’ivresse est perçue comme la seule manière de retrouver un semblant de force et de masculinité. Les références à la chaleur d’un foyer d'autrefois et le froid des rires d’enfants tracent un tableau émotionnel fort, soulignant la dichotomie entre le passé et le présent.