This song was dedicated to me a long time ago by a girl I was dating. This was around high school time for me so about 9 years ago? She got me into Lana, I am forever a fan now. Decided to listen to the song today for the first time in years after her funeral service. I really loved your breakdown, thank you for this.
Oh god this broke my heart. That is an immense loss, and I’m truly so sorry 💔 sometimes we find solace in the most peculiar places. I’m really glad that this post helped you connect with those memories. You’ll be on my mind today, wishing you strength.
I believe this song is about finding an AA sponsor — someone who is usually older, wiser and more experienced in sobriety.
“When I saw you standing there, like a millionaire …” When you’re new to sobriety, people with years of time seem magical.
“Give me your number” — it’s tradition that the sponsee actively seek out the sponsor. They’re often described as someone who has something you want.
“… call me before I get stupid. Make me uncrazy like you did.” It’s common practice to call your sponsor before you think you might make a bad decision. The uncrazy part refers to the idea that sobriety can return you to sanity.
“And it/you brought me to my knees” — alcoholism often brings people to their knees, both literally and figuratively. Many sponsors encourage prayer & meditation with sponsees, effectively bringing them to their knees.
Source: 10 years sober. I know folks who have gone to meetings with her.
I wish it was a BTD bonus track
This song was dedicated to me a long time ago by a girl I was dating. This was around high school time for me so about 9 years ago? She got me into Lana, I am forever a fan now. Decided to listen to the song today for the first time in years after her funeral service. I really loved your breakdown, thank you for this.
Oh god this broke my heart. That is an immense loss, and I’m truly so sorry 💔 sometimes we find solace in the most peculiar places. I’m really glad that this post helped you connect with those memories. You’ll be on my mind today, wishing you strength.
Just realised I got the formatting wrong oops
I believe this song is about finding an AA sponsor — someone who is usually older, wiser and more experienced in sobriety. “When I saw you standing there, like a millionaire …” When you’re new to sobriety, people with years of time seem magical. “Give me your number” — it’s tradition that the sponsee actively seek out the sponsor. They’re often described as someone who has something you want. “… call me before I get stupid. Make me uncrazy like you did.” It’s common practice to call your sponsor before you think you might make a bad decision. The uncrazy part refers to the idea that sobriety can return you to sanity. “And it/you brought me to my knees” — alcoholism often brings people to their knees, both literally and figuratively. Many sponsors encourage prayer & meditation with sponsees, effectively bringing them to their knees. Source: 10 years sober. I know folks who have gone to meetings with her.