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YouTube - Joe Walsh "One day at a time" Whenever I get a little down I play this.

geekorunique

Am sure that this is from a musical...mebbe The King & I?

Samsonsworld

Who needs beer to get stupid and have some fun? How about in the words of Buck Owens:

Well I bet you I'm gonna be a big star
Might win an Oscar you can never tell
The movie's gonna make me a big star
'Cause I can play the part so well

Well I hope you come and see me in the movies
Then I'll know that you will plainly see
The biggest fool that ever hit the big time
And all I have to do is act naturally

getr345

Lamb of God is some brutal (albeit talented and technical) heavy metal (not for everyone) and they have a few songs dealing with alcoholism. The lyrics are intense, IMO...

"11th Hour" for example...

The hour of reckoning draws near
Judgment day is here and gone
Sweetly she tucks me into her arms
A liquid embrace to chase the day away
Sedate numb, deaf and dumb
Stumbling into solitude
A clouded judgment day is fueled
Take me under your black wings
Mark my words and remember me
So sweetly she sucks away at my time
So sweetly she draws me nigh
Closer and closer towards never ending sleep
Spin the bottle
Kiss only the bottle
The dark mistress of many, beholden to none
Slips a ring of needles around your arm in an engagement
Eternal engagement
Never consummated
Never consummated
Take me under your black wings
Mark my words and remember me
Destroyer of senses
So take as needed for the pain
Another gray morning dawns across an ashen sky
My sweet demoness beckons me
Ever again and again and again and again
The dark mistress of many, beholden to none
My sweet demoness beckons me
Ever again and again and again and again and again
Take me under your black wings
Jacked up on the taste of self-destruction

nelco

Candi Staton - You've Got The Love

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you

Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then I feel like life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through

When food is gone, you are my daily meal (hmmm)
When friends are gone I know my Saviour's love is real
Your love is real

You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love (hmmm)
You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you

Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

Oh, it gets so rough sometimes
Oh, the going gets so hard
But I know:

You've got the love, you've got the love, you've got the love (hmmm)

Instrumental

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you (I know, I know)

Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

It's all I can do sometimes to keep it together
But I know you've got it; you've got the love

You've got the love x6

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on you

Sometimes I feel like saying, "Lord, I just don't care"
But you've got the love I need to see me through

nelco

When God Shines His Light On Me

by the great.... Van Morrison

Whenever God shines his light on me
Opens up my eyes so I can see
When I look up in the darkest night
I know everything's going to be alright
In deep confusion, in great despair
When I reach out for him he is there
When I am lonely as I can be
I know that God shines his light on me

Reach out for him, he'll be there
With him your troubles you can share
If you live the life you love
You get the blessing from above
He heals the sick and heals the lame
Says you can do it too in Jesus name

He'll lift you up and turn you around
And put your feet back on higher ground

Reach out for him, he'll be there
With him your troubles you can share
You can use his higher power
In every day and any hour
He heals the sick and heals the lame
Says you can do it too in Jesus name

He'll lift you up and turn you around

mamabin

Jon Young
It Ain't Over

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

Don't rely on nobody cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done

[J.Cash]
Yeah, it may seem hard
Everyday is like a struggle
But I ain't gon stop
Work through it, yea I hustle
On the streets they bustle
Like life be, moving at lightspeed
Just slow it on down,
Cuz you too can be like me
You got a dream, reach for it
Don't let em stop you
Let um talk, let um hate
But don't let em knock you.
You got a plan, stick to it
Don't give it up
Cuz if you did then you won't ever be able to live it up
And don't be worrryin bout lettin sumone else down
Cuz in the end you only got yourself
So stand up proud.
And let me hear ya say yes I'm guna make it
Scream it loud so they know what life gives you when you take it

[JON YOUNG]
When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

[JON YOUNG]
Ey you might get a lil help along the way
But it's on you, if you don't come through
You can only blame who? That yourself
Ain't nobody finna take the blame
Not even Akon you gotta do your own thing
It don't matter who you got in your corner
If you decide to up and quit then it's on your shoulders
It all comes down, to you and yourself
Just me, myself, and I can't rely on no help
Cuz you never really know what's along the bend
Your girl might cut u loose, or you could lose your best friend
Then you're back to square one, all alone on your own
But all you need is you so keep on.

[JON YOUNG]
When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

[JON YOUNG]
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done

mamabin

Jon Young
It Ain't Over

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

Don't rely on nobody cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done

[J.Cash]
Yeah, it may seem hard
Everyday is like a struggle
But I ain't gon stop
Work through it, yea I hustle
On the streets they bustle
Like life be, moving at lightspeed
Just slow it on down,
Cuz you too can be like me
You got a dream, reach for it
Don't let em stop you
Let um talk, let um hate
But don't let em knock you.
You got a plan, stick to it
Don't give it up
Cuz if you did then you won't ever be able to live it up
And don't be worrryin bout lettin sumone else down
Cuz in the end you only got yourself
So stand up proud.
And let me hear ya say yes I'm guna make it
Scream it loud so they know what life gives you when you take it

[JON YOUNG]
When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

[JON YOUNG]
Ey you might get a lil help along the way
But it's on you, if you don't come through
You can only blame who? That yourself
Ain't nobody finna take the blame
Not even Akon you gotta do your own thing
It don't matter who you got in your corner
If you decide to up and quit then it's on your shoulders
It all comes down, to you and yourself
Just me, myself, and I can't rely on no help
Cuz you never really know what's along the bend
Your girl might cut u loose, or you could lose your best friend
Then you're back to square one, all alone on your own
But all you need is you so keep on.

[JON YOUNG]
When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

When the road gets rough
And you had about enough
And you feel like givin up
Just remember that it ain't over
So when it feels like you're by youself
Stay grindin and you'll find all you need is yourself

[JON YOUNG]
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done
Don't rely on nobody, cuz all you need is you
Don't rely on no one to get the job done

wharfrataa

Wharf Rat ~ Grateful Dead

Old man down, way down down, down by the docks of the city.
Blind and dirty, asked me for a dime, a dime for a cup of coffee.
I got no dime but I got some time to hear his story.
My name is August West, and I love my Pearly Baker best more than my wine.
More than my wine - more than my maker, though he's no friend of mine.

Everyone said, I'd come to no good, I knew I would Pearly, believe them.
Half of my life, I spent doin' time for some other ******'s crime,
The other half found me stumbling 'round drunk on Burgundy wine.

But I'll get back on my feet again someday,
The good Lord willin', if He says I may.
I know that the life i'm livin's no good,
I'll get a new start, live the life I should.
I'll get up and fly away, I'll get up and fly away, fly away.

Pearly's been true, true to me, true to my dyin' day he said,
I said to him, I said to him, "I'm sure she's been."
I said to him, "I'm sure she's been tru to you."

Got up and wandered, wandered downtown, nowhere to go but just hang around.
I've got a girl, named Bonnie Lee, I know that girl's been true to me.
I know she's been, I'm sure she's been true to me.

wharfrataa

cant get high~widespread panic

I've been working all day
I've been shaking it loose
It's been raining for hours
I've been spilling my juice
Nothing means nothing
I couldn't care less
And now that you're gone,
I can't even guess
I've got snakes in my cellar
I've got blood in my bed
Bombs in the closet
They're all painted cherry red
And a feel like a mad scientist
I've got loose change in my head
Nothing but trouble these days
I eat bullets in my bread


Now that you're gone
I'm sober every night
I can't get high - no -
I can't get right


Violent romantic
On a seven day binge
Losin' a gamble
But I get my revenge
Start thinking about thunder
And I get mad again
Soaking up electricity
Like bourbon and gin


Now that you're gone
I'm sober every night
I can't get high - no -
I can't get right


Hallucinated green light
And I slammed on the gas
My performance ain't perfect
But it's loud and it's fast
Set sail for the new world
And I burned down the mast
Well, it wasn't the first time
And I know it won't be the last


Now that you're gone, honey,
I'm sober every night
I can't get high - no -
I can't - get - right
Get right

Cassi1234

First day on this site, found it looking for "sober songs" ... I'm in the beginning ......too early sick beginning, here's a song my boyfriend showed me for strength and makes me listen to over and over and over when I'm getting sick, but it's powerful and amazing.

Superchick

"Stand In The Rain"

She never slows down.
She doesn't know why but she knows that when she's all alone, feels like its all coming down
She won't turn around
The shadows are long and she fears if she cries that first tear, the tears will not stop raining down

[CHORUS]
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, whats lost can be found
You stand in the rain

She won't make a sound
Alone in this fight with herself and the fears whispering if she stands she'll fall down
She wants to be found
The only way out is through everything she's running from wants to give up and lie down.

[CHORUS]
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, whats lost can be found
You stand in the rain

So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
Stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, whats lost can be found

[CHORUS]
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day, whats lost can be found
You stand in the rain

Newtosoberlivin

I see a theme here with a lot of Sixx A.M., fantastic band!!!! And The Heroin Diaries was a phenomenal read, this guy is a real survivor and inspires me.

Accidents Can Happen

Don't give up, it takes a while
I have seen this look before
And it's alright
You're not alone
If you don't love this anymore
I hear that you've slipped again
I'm here 'cause I know you'll need a friend

And you know that accidents can happen
And it's okay,
We all fall off the wagon sometimes
It's not your whole life
It's only one day
You haven't thrown everything away.

Take some time and learn to breathe
And remember what it means
To feel alive
And to believe
Something more than what you see
I know there's a price for this
But some things in life you must resist

And you know that accidents can happen
And it's okay,
We all fall off the wagon sometimes
It's not your whole life
It's only one day
You haven't thrown everything away.

I hear that you've slipped again
I'm here 'cause I know you'll need a friend

And you know that accidents can happen
And it's okay,
We all fall off the wagon sometimes
It's not your whole life
It's only one day
You haven't thrown everything away.

You know that accidents can happen
And it's okay,
We all fall off the wagon sometimes
It's not your whole life
It's only one day
You haven't thrown everything away.

So don't give up
It takes a while.

simplex

I appreciate this song more now sober because it describes my relationship, and feelings towards alcohol. How it was controlling me and fooling me, but I couldn't think to lose it. Always makes me teary to hear it now.

(Tool - H.)

What's coming through is alive.
What's holding up is a mirror.
But what's singing songs is a snake
Looking to turn my **** to wine.

They're both totally void of hate,
But killing me just the same.

The snake behind me hisses
What my damage could have been.
My blood before me begs me
Open up my heart again.

And I feel this coming over like a storm again.
Considerately.

Venomous voice, tempts me,
Drains me, bleeds me,
Leaves me cracked and empty.
Drags me down like some sweet gravity.

The snake behind me hisses
What my damage could have been.
My blood before me begs me
Open up my heart again.

And I feel this coming over like a storm again now.
And I feel this coming over like a storm again now.

I am too connected to you
To slip away, fade away.
Days away I still feel you
Touching me, changing me,

Considerately killing me.
Considerately killing me.
Considerately killing me.
Considerately killing me.
Without the skin here,
Beneath the storm.
Under these tears now,
The walls came down.

And as the snake is drowned
And as I look in his eyes,
My fear begins to fade
Recalling all of those times.

I could have cried then.
I should have cried then.

And as the walls come down
And as I look in your eyes
My fear begins to fade
Recalling all of the times
I have died
and will die.
It's all right.
(I don't mind)
I don't mind.
I don't mind.
I don't mind.

I am too connected to you
To slip away, fade away.
Days away I still feel you
Touching me, changing me,

Considerately killing me.
Considerately killing me
(In)considerately killing me.

HopefullHusband

I'm sure this was written to be a post break up song but I am relating to it recently. On my 9th day today so the, feel something today, line really hits home. That and its just a catchy tune that I'm hoping I'll be able to smile and sing along with again soon.

Ingrid Michaelson
Be OK



"Be OK"

I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today

I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today

[CHORUS:]
Open me up and you will see
I'm a gallery of broken hearts
I'm beyond repair, let me be
And give me back my broken parts

I just want to know today, know today, know today
I just want to know something today
I just want to know today, know today, know today
Know that maybe I will be ok

[CHORUS]

Just give me back my pieces
Just give them back to me please
Just give me back my pieces
And let me hold my broken parts

I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today
I just want to be ok, be ok, be ok
I just want to be ok today

I just want to feel today, feel today, feel today
I just want to feel something today
I just want to know today, know today, know today
Know that maybe I will be ok
Know that maybe I will be ok
Know that maybe I will be ok

HopefullHusband

I'm stuck working tonight so I'm on my phone and can't copy/paste lyrics but my iPod threw on Social Distortion - Ball and Chain. If someone at a computer can put up the lyrics that'd be awesome.