Stone Cold Sober
Rod Stewart · Trilogy [2005]
alway get caught in the rain;
sometimes I might get in trouble,
never was one to complain.
Now gentleman, you must agree
ain't it worth it when you're out on cloud thirty-three
to be stone cold sober again,
down in the alley again,
stone cold sober again.
Never found a dime in a gutter,
always get my best friends drunk.
If the pres'dent tries to call me,
say " Rodney, come on over for lunch";
I'd say, " Gentlemen, exuse me please
but I'm busy with my buddies up on cloud thirty-three."
Yeah, stone cold sober again,
down in the alley again,
stone cold sober again.
Sunday is a drag, so forget it,
Monday you can make up for that;
Tuesday, take a taste for dinner,
if you're all right spend it in bed.
But on Thursday prepare for your weekend
and let Friday disappear into Saturday mornin'
when you're stone cold sober again,
down in the alley again,
stone cold sober again.
stone cold sober again,
down in the alley again,
stone cold sober again.
I don't mind stone cold sober again,
down in the alley again,
stone cold sober again.
[fade out]
Stone Cold Sober
Rod Stewart's "Stone Cold Sober" stands as a defining track from his 2005 album Trilogy, a collection that revisited his classic hits alongside new material. The song captures the raw, unfiltered emotion characteristic of Stewart's vocal delivery, exploring themes of clarity and vulnerability often found in his later work. As part of an album designed to bridge his extensive discography, the recording highlights his enduring ability to connect with audiences through straightforward, heartfelt songwriting. The track fits seamlessly within his broader catalogue of rock and pop standards, demonstrating his consistent evolution as a performer. It remains a significant song in his body of work, reflecting the polished production and emotional depth that have sustained his career across decades.