Fortieth Birthday Post #24: Another Song With 40 in the Title

You didn't think I'd actually write 40 long posts, did you?

Here's Sublime performing their song "40 Ounces to Freedom" (mp3).

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40oz. to freedom

you got your hair permed
you got your red dress on
screamin' that second gear was such a turn-on
and the fog forming on my window
tells me that the morning's here
and you'll be gone before too long
who taught you those new tricks?
damn, i shouldn't start that talk
but life is one big question when your starin' at the clock
and the answers always waiting
at the liquor store
40oz. to freedom
so i take that walk

and i know that
oh i'm not goin' back
oh not going back
oh god knows
i'm not going back
oh not goin'

(hey man, anyone wanna make a run down to am/pm with me?
it's like quarter-to right now bro.
shit, can you like, loan me like, a buck or two dude?
jai said he was gonna be here around 2:00 i haven't even seen him.
just totally broke, man owes me twenty bucks man.
get over it, fuck, sorry
i'm not dealin' with that fuckin chince no more.
take those bottles back eric?)

and you look so fine
when you lie, it just don't show
but i know which way the wind blows
a 40oz. to freedom is the only chance i have
to feel good even though i feel bad

and i know that
oh i'm not goin' back
oh, i'm not goin' back
oh, god knows, i'm not going back
oh, i'm...not goin'
oh....i'm not goin' back
oh, i'm not goin' back
oh, god knows, i'm not going back
oh, i'm...not goin'

(there's a whole one left in the freezer...)