Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: funk
Song Meaning of “Somebody Had a Drinking Problem Last Night” by T Bird and the Breaks
This upbeat, funky tune from Austin-based six-piece T Bird and the Breaks portrays a humorous take on someone, presumably a friend of the group, who had a particularly bad night of drinking. While the rest of the group looks on with amusement, the lyrics depict the outrageous aftermath as the person struggles to cope with an intense hangover the following morning.
As the lyrics say “was it tequila, was it Tennessee whiskey/was it vodka, was it gin?”, the group suggests that this individual was moving from one beverage to the next without an end in sight. With “drink after drink after drink”, the night quickly spiraled out of control, causing the person to be in a state of disarray and regret the next morning.
The song expresses a sense of camaraderie with the individual, as the writers cleverly turn the incident into humorous lyrics and an upbeat melody. Although the person may have made a mistake, the group shows that fun times can be had in the midst of personal shortcomings. The writing remains true to the group’s roots in Austin, TX and affirms that it’s okay to make mistakes and ask for help.