However Much I Booze

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About However Much I Booze

"However Much I Booze" (Working title: "No Way Out") is a song by The Who, written by Pete Townshend that is the second track on their 1975 album The Who by Numbers.


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1975
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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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The Who

The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (vocals, guitar, keyboards), John Entwistle (vocals, bass) and Keith Moon, (drums, vocals). They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction. The Who have sold about 100 million records, and have charted 27 top forty singles in the United Kingdom and United States, as well as 17 top ten albums, with 18 Gold, 12 Platinum and 5 Multi-Platinum album awards in the United States alone. more »

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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.
Song Meaning
The song lyrics revolve around the theme of depression and alcoholism, reflecting the struggles the band faced during this challenging period.
Writer
The lyrics of the song were penned by Pete Townshend, who was going through a tough phase in his personal life due to alcohol addiction.
Misunderstanding
Many fans presume "However Much I Booze" is about the lead singer Roger Daltrey, but it's actually about the songwriter himself, Pete Townshend.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity amongst fans, "However Much I Booze" was seldom performed live, primarily because it was too personal for Pete Townshend.
Reception
The song received mixed reviews, with some critics pointing out the raw and heart-wrenching lyrics as a significant strength.
Context
The song was a reaction to the band's prolific success, highlighting the emotional challenges that accompanied their rapid rise to fame.
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.
Emotional Rawness
The 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.
Controversy
The 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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