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Sober Lyrics

by Pink

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Sober Lyrics

I don't wanna be the girl who laughs the loudest Or the girl who never wants to be alone I don't wanna be that call at 4 o'clock in the morning 'Cos I'm the only one you know in the world that won't be home Ah the sun is blinding I stayed up again Oh, I am finding That's not the way I want my story to end I'm safe Up high Nothing can touch me But why do I feel this party's over? No pain Inside You're like protection How do I feel this good sober? I don't wanna be the girl who has to fill the silence The quiet scares me 'cause it screams the truth Please don't tell me that we had that conversation I won't remember, save your breath, 'cos what's the use? Ah, the night is calling? And it whispers to me softly come and play Ah, I am falling And If I let myself go I'm the only one to blame I'm safe Up high Nothing can touch me But why do I feel this party's over? No pain Inside You're like perfection How do I feel this good sober? I'm coming down, coming down, coming down Spinning 'round, spinning 'round, spinning 'round Looking for myself - SOBER I'm coming down, coming down, coming down Spinning 'round, spinning 'round, spinning 'round Looking for myself - SOBER When it's good, then it's good, it's so good till it goes bad Till you're trying to find the you that you once had I have heard myself cry, never again Broken down in agony just tryna find a friend Oh Oh I'm safe Up high Nothing can touch me But why do I feel this party's over? No pain Inside You're like perfection How do I feel this good sober i'm safe Up high Nothing can touch me But why do I feel this party's over? No pain Inside You're like perfection How do I feel this good sober?

Meaning of Sober

“Sober” by Pink explores the complex feelings of someone trapped in a cycle of fleeting pleasure and self-destructive behavior. The lyrics reveal a yearning for genuine connection and stability, contrasting sharply with the temporary escape offered by partying and risky situations. She desperately wants to avoid being defined as the loud, isolated “girl who never wants to be alone,” yet finds herself repeatedly drawn back into these destructive patterns, questioning why she feels this good when actually sober. There’s a profound sense of loneliness and regret – recognizing past pain, fearing forgotten conversations, and struggling to recapture a lost self. The repeated refrain, "Looking for myself - SOBER," highlights the central struggle: seeking authenticity amidst a desire for oblivion. Ultimately, the song captures a poignant moment of vulnerability, acknowledging both the allure of escape and the painful realization of needing something real to truly feel safe and whole.

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