Story Behind The Song
I was recently divorced and having a very difficult time dealing with it as he had turned out to NOT be the person I thought he was and the situation threw my life and career into a tail spin. I was joking sarcastically with a friend of mine about why should I be sober through all of this. The concept stuck and inspired me to write the song.
Song Description
You have this image or plan of how your life is or should be and then you have the rug pulled out from under your feet. Suddenly you have to face things you never thought you would have to and start over from scratch so it pisses you off!
| Song Length |
4:02 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock, Electronic - Dance |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Annoyed, Troubled |
Subject |
Frustration, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Lady GaGa, Cher |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Sober lyrics
Michelle Chenard
2008
V.
I once was a princess on my way to be queen
I'm really not sure what happened in between
My conscience is clear but my brains started to stutter
Hope becomes fear and fear becomes another thing to distract me!
C.
Tell me why should I be sober?
Tell me why should I be dry?
Tell me why I should be starting over?
Tell me!
V.
Your lover will lie and they will deny you
You can hear what you want but nothing in the world will ever, ever make it true
I used to know exactly what I was headed for
But now I'm not really sure of my direction anymore!
C.
Tell me why should I be Sober?
Tell me why should I be dry?
Tell me why I should be starting over?
Tell me!
B.
Tell me
It used to sustain you
until it betrayed you
Tell me why
V.
I'd trade a phoney heaven for a moment in hell
At least I know it's real
As far as I can tell!
C.
Tell me why should I be Sober?
Tell me why should I be dry?
Tell me why I should be starting over?
2x