However Much I Booze
The Who
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I see myself on T.V., I'm a faker, a paper clown It's clear to all my friends that I habitually lie; I just bring them down I claim proneness to exaggeration But the truth lies in my frustration The children of the night, they all pass me by Have to drench myself in brandy In sleep I'll hide But however much I booze There ain't no way out There ain't no way out I don't care what you say, boy There ain't no way out I lose so many nights of sleep worrying about my responsibilities Are the problems that screw me up really down to him or me My ego will just confuse me Some day it's going to up and use me Dish me out another tailor-made compliment Tell me about some destiny I can't prevent And however much I squirm There ain't no way out There ain't no way out I don't care what you say, boy There ain't no way out Won't somebody tell me how to get out of this place?! Then the night comes down like a cell door closing Suddenly I realize that I'm right now, I'm on the scene While sitting here all alone with a bottle and my head a-floating Far away from the phone and the conscience going on at me And on at me, and I don't care what you say There ain't no way out There ain't no way out Now the walls are all clawed and scratched Like by some soul insane In the morning I humbly detach myself I take no blame I just can't face my failure I'm nothing but a well fucked sailor You at home can easily decide what's right By glancing very briefly at the songs I write But it don't help me that you know This ain't no way out Won't somebody tell me? I don't care what you say, boy There ain't no way out There ain't no way out There ain't no way out There ain't no way out Give me the key, lock it away There ain't There ain't There ain't no way out There ain't no way out There ain't no way out
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Written by: PETE TOWNSHEND
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10 facts about this song
Song Album"However Much I Booze" is a song from "The Who's" seventh studio album called "The Who By Numbers" which was released in 1975.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics revolve around the theme of depression and alcoholism, reflecting the struggles the band faced during this challenging period.
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WriterThe lyrics of the song were penned by Pete Townshend, who was going through a tough phase in his personal life due to alcohol addiction.
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MisunderstandingMany fans presume "However Much I Booze" is about the lead singer Roger Daltrey, but it's actually about the songwriter himself, Pete Townshend.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity amongst fans, "However Much I Booze" was seldom performed live, primarily because it was too personal for Pete Townshend.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews, with some critics pointing out the raw and heart-wrenching lyrics as a significant strength.
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ContextThe song was a reaction to the band's prolific success, highlighting the emotional challenges that accompanied their rapid rise to fame.
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Auto-biographical"However Much I Booze" is considered one of Pete Townshend's most autobiographical songs, painting an intimate picture of his struggles with fame, success, and addiction.
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Emotional RawnessThe raw emotion in the song is portrayed not only through its lyrics but also through its rough and unpolished sound, symbolizing the struggles faced by the band.
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ControversyThe song's explicit dealing with alcoholism and depression was deemed controversial by some, leading to worries within the band that it would alienate their massive fan base.
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