My Alcoholic Friends The Dresden Dolls

"My Alcoholic Friends" by The Dresden Dolls, released in 2003, is a #Cabaret rock song that explores themes of addiction, friendship, and the chaotic allure of nightlife. The lyrics convey a mix of dark humor and melancholy, highlighting the struggles of living with those who are self-destructive. Its theatrical style and unique piano-driven sound contribute to its cultural resonance, appealing to those who appreciate raw, emotive storytelling in music.

[Verse 1]
I'm counting back
The number of the steps
It took for me to get
Back on the wagon of the weekend
I'll use the auto-timer to prove that I'll
Get home with my imagination
If they find the body in the basement
"In the very house that she was raised in"
I'm taking down
The number of the Times
So when we get the sign
From God I'll be the first to call them
I'm taking back the number of the beast
'Cause six is not a pretty number
Eight or three are definitely better
A is for the address on the letter
To my alcoholic friends

[Verse 2]
I'm trying hard
Not to be ashamed
Not to know the name
Of who is waking up beside me
Or the date, the season or the city
But at least the ceiling's very pretty
And if you are holding it against me

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