S.O.B.
Nathaniel Rateliff
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I'm gonna need someone to help me I'm gonna need somebody's hand I'm gonna need someone to hold me down I'm gonna need someone to care I'm gonna writhe and shake my body I'll start pulling out my hair I'm going to cover myself with The ashes of you and nobody's gonna give a damn Son of a bitch Give me a drink One more night This can't be me Son of a bitch If I can't get clean I'm gonna drink my life away Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Now for seventeen years I've been throwing them back Seventeen more will bury me Can somebody please just tie me down Or somebody give me a goddamn drink Son of a bitch Give me a drink One more night This can't be me Son of a bitch If I can't get clean I'm gonna drink my life away Mhm, mhm Mhm, mhm, mhm, mhm Mhm, mhm Mhm, mhm, mhm, mhm My heart was breaking, hands are shaking, bugs are crawling all over me My heart was breaking, hands are shaking, bugs are crawling all over me My heart was breaking, hands are shaking, bugs are crawling all over me My heart was breaking, hands are shaking, bugs are crawling all over me Son of a bitch Give me a drink One more night This can't be me Son of a bitch If I can't get clean I'm gonna drink my life away Son of a bitch Give me a drink Son of a bitch This can't be me Son of a bitch If I can't get clean I'm gonna drink my life away Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh oh oh oh
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"S.O.B" was released on June 24, 2015, as the lead single from Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats' debut, self-titled studio album.
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Song GenreThe song is predominantly categorized under blues, soul, and Americana music genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a commercial success in the US, charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Television PerformancesThe band performed "S.O.B" live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2015. This performance substantially boosted their popularity.
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Song ThemeThe song "S.O.B" was written by Nathaniel Rateliff about his struggles with alcoholism.
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Popularity on RadioThe song also became a Top 5 hit on AAA radio stations and a Top 10 hit on Alternative radio stations.
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CertificationBy April 2016, the song was certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) - indicating over 500,000 copies sold.
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Music VideoThe music video for "S.O.B" was shot in a rustic setting, featuring the band members performing in a barn intercut with scenes of a raucous party.
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Lyric AnalysisThe song features a repeating verse and chorus, with the lyrics telling a story of the throes of alcohol withdrawal.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Rateliff's raw, emotional lyrical content and distinct, passionate vocals.
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Change in Musical Style"S.O.B" marked a departure from Rateliff’s earlier folk music, propelling him towards soul and rhythm n’ blues.
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Influence and CoversThe song's popularity has led to numerous covers by various artists on different platforms like YouTube.
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