Category: One of our guitarists, (Barry) brought this song with him from his previous band. I always loved the music, but thought the previous versions were sh*t. It started life as “Crutch” and then another singer tried to change it to “Livin’ On Borrowed Time.” Neither guy really captured the vibe of the thing the way Barry had intended. So, I sat with him, and asked what he wanted it to be. He said he liked the original idea involving the propensity for those who’ve ingested a considerable amount of alcohol, to act slightly bolder than they normally would. Call it “stronger than beer muscles.” So it became this. Drunken mind, allowing for repressed thoughts and ideas to be released.
This song went over very well live…I wonder why?
Friday night an’ I’m feelin’ all right
Ready to light up the town
Me an’ the boys out to make some noise
Tear this sucker down
Hey Bartender! Set them up
I think I’m gonna need a drink
We’ll get messed up
And with a little luck
I’m gonna take a lady home with me…With the help of my good friend
A crutch called Jack!
Hey little lady, can I buy you a drink
Maybe we could spend some time
Oh, no no, it’s not what you think
I don’t wanna make you mine
All I saw at the end of the bar
Was a girl, with a pretty smile
But now you frown, and I been shot down
I still like your style
But I think I need a drink
Need some time to think
I thought I saw a wink
I need a…
Crutch called Jack
A crutch called Jack
Take another shot
She put me on the spot
So I’ll give it what I got
I need a…
Crutch called Jack
As usual, I’ll take this one, straight up!
(Solo)
Oh, One more round before I fall down
Wind up out in the street
I got places to go, things to do
Lots o’ lovely ladies to meet
Oh, you bet your ass I will be back
See you here tomorrow night
But now, I’ll go…because I know
I don’t wanna fight no mo’
But I think I need a drink
Need some time to think
I thought I saw a wink
I need a…
Crutch called Jack
A crutch called Jack
Take another shot
She put me on the spot
So I’ll give it what I got
I need a…
Crutch called Jack
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