Drunk In My Past
X-Raided · More Fun In The New World [1990]
Shuffling by like a train
Sounds on its tracks like a ride
Like a ride that don't last
Swears each drink is the last
Tells the same lie each night
And breaks every promise
Till she makes me go crazy
She's gonna drive me to drinking
There's a drunk in my past
The one who let me down
Who wasn't around when I needed
There's a drunk in my past
Who swears each drink is the last
Thought I give him another chance
There's a dunk in my path
Each time I go past my house
I'm trying to find my way home
My door way is blocked
By doomsday for certain
When your own key don't fit
You know it's curtains
Oh well, never a dull moment
Never a moment passes
When someone dull don't pass me by
I love her like a sister
That drunk that girl
Why I wish her all the best?
That's all that's left
'Cause she took the rest
One heck of a past
There's a drunk in my past
The one who let me down
Who wasn't around when I needed
There's a drunk in my past
Who swears each drink is the last
Thought I give him another chance
There's a dunk in my path
Each time I go past my house
I'm trying to find my way home
Drunk In My Past
X-Raided delivers a raw examination of memory and regret on "Drunk In My Past," a standout track from his 1990 album More Fun In The New World. Emerging during a pivotal era for English-language hip-hop, the recording captures the artist's signature blend of introspective lyricism and rhythmic flow. The song serves as a poignant song in his discography, exploring themes of nostalgia and the weight of previous experiences without relying on cliché. As part of a broader body of work that includes tracks like "I Got Yo Back" and "Mama's Pride & Joy," this piece highlights X-Raided's ability to navigate personal narratives within the genre. The track remains a testament to his early contributions to the scene, offering listeners a glimpse into the emotional depth that defines his musical legacy.