Alcoholic
Starsailor
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Don't you know you've got your Daddy's eyes And your Daddy was an alcoholic But your mother kept it all inside Threw it all away I was looking for another you And I found another one I was looking for another you When I looked round you were gone Stay by my side And the pipe dream is yours now Stay by my side And the singer won't get in our way Don't you know you've got your Daddy's eyes And your Daddy was an alcoholic But your mother kept it all inside Threw it all away I was looking for another you And I found another one I was looking for another you When I looked round you were gone Stay by my side And the pipe dream is yours now Stay by my side And the cynics won't get in our way Don't you know you've got your Daddy's eyes And your Daddy was an alcoholic But your mother kept it all inside Threw it all away I was looking for another chance To see your blue eyed problem
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Written by: BARRY WESTHEAD, BENJAMIN BYRNE, JAMES STELFOX, JAMES WALSH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Alcoholic" is a single by British rock band, Starsailor. It was released in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2001, as the last single before the band's debut album.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Starsailor's debut album, "Love Is Here," which was released on October 8, 2001.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest charting single of their career.
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Critical Acclaim"Alcoholic" has received widespread critical acclaim for its poignant lyrics and soulful delivery.
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Song ThemeThe song discusses the issue of alcoholism, with lyrics that convey the struggles of someone grappling with this addiction.
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Band LineupThe band members during the recording of "Alcoholic" were James Walsh (vocals, guitar), James Stelfox (bass), Barry Westhead (keyboards) and Ben Byrne (drums).
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Music Style"Alcoholic" is characteristic of Starsailor's early music style, combining elements of indie rock, post-Britpop and alternative rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Alcoholic" features a gritty, almost documentary-like depiction of day-to-day life with alcoholism, further accentuating the song's themes.
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Live Performances"Alcoholic" has been performed multiple times on various stages since its release and has become one of the band's most popular live songs.
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LegacyEven after almost two decades, "Alcoholic" remains one of Starsailor's most well-known tracks and continues to resonate with listeners worldwide.
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