LOU REED
- Bottoming Out Lyrics / with translationsI'm cruising fast on a motorcycle
Down this winding country road
And I pass the gravel on the foot of the hill
Where last week I fell off
There's still some oil by the old elm tree
And a dead squirrel that I hit
But if I hadn't left, I would have struck you dead
So I took a ride instead
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
My doctor says, she hopes I know
How lucky I can be
After all it wasn't my blood
Mixed in the dirt that night
But this violent rage, turned inward
Can not be helped by drink
And we must really examine this and I say
I need another drink
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
I'm tearing down route 80 east
The sun's on my right side
I'm drunk, but my vision's good
And I think of my child bride
And on the left in shadows
I see something that makes me laugh
I aim that bike at the fat pothole
Beyond that underpass
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Down this winding country road
And I pass the gravel on the foot of the hill
Where last week I fell off
There's still some oil by the old elm tree
And a dead squirrel that I hit
But if I hadn't left, I would have struck you dead
So I took a ride instead
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
My doctor says, she hopes I know
How lucky I can be
After all it wasn't my blood
Mixed in the dirt that night
But this violent rage, turned inward
Can not be helped by drink
I need another drink
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
I'm tearing down route 80 east
The sun's on my right side
I'm drunk, but my vision's good
And I think of my child bride
And on the left in shadows
I see something that makes me laugh
I aim that bike at the fat pothole
Beyond that underpass
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Bottoming out
Facts about Bottoming Out
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Bottoming Out is written and performed by Lou Reed.
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It is first released on March 01, 1983 as part of Lou Reed's album "Legendary Hearts" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, through its lyrics Lou Reed's song 'Bottoming Out' uses metaphorical language to illustrate how people damage themselves while battling their inner conflicts. The motorcycle ride represents a dangerous path through life while the singer's repeated use of 'bottoming out' demonstrates his emotional and mental breakdowns. The lyrics of Bottoming Out mainly show feelings of distress and hostility and self-examination and hopelessness and exploration. The song presents two main themes because it shows how dangerous situations lead to self-discovery and people need to control their addiction to drugs. The lyrics contain themes of reckless behavior, alcohol use, and references to violence, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The lyrics about being intoxicated together with dangerous situations create a need for parental supervision.
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Bottoming Out falls under the genre Rock.
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Bottoming Out is produced by Lou Reed.
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Bottoming Out song length is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
Who wrote Bottoming Out lyrics?
Bottoming Out is written and performed by Lou Reed.
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When was Bottoming Out released?
It is first released on March 01, 1983 as part of Lou Reed's album "Legendary Hearts" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Bottoming Out lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, through its lyrics Lou Reed's song 'Bottoming Out' uses metaphorical language to illustrate how people damage themselves while battling their inner conflicts. The motorcycle ride represents a dangerous path through life while the singer's repeated use of 'bottoming out' demonstrates his emotional and mental breakdowns. The lyrics of Bottoming Out mainly show feelings of distress and hostility and self-examination and hopelessness and exploration. The song presents two main themes because it shows how dangerous situations lead to self-discovery and people need to control their addiction to drugs. The lyrics contain themes of reckless behavior, alcohol use, and references to violence, which may not be suitable for children under 13. The lyrics about being intoxicated together with dangerous situations create a need for parental supervision.
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Which genre is Bottoming Out?
Bottoming Out falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Bottoming Out?
Bottoming Out is produced by Lou Reed.
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How long is the song Bottoming Out?
Bottoming Out song length is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by Tom GriffinSongwriter(s): Lou Reed
Record Label(s): 1983 BMG Music
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