It is about both a past love and an obvious addiction to alcohol. His past relationship is over and he uses the alcohol as an escape and a crutch. The term "Hair of the Dog" actually refers to an alcoholic curing a hangover with more alcohol. Thus, the lyric "I need a drink to take me through the day".
It is about both a past love and an obvious addiction to alcohol. His past relationship is over and he uses the alcohol as an escape and a crutch. The term "Hair of the Dog" actually refers to an alcoholic curing a hangover with more alcohol. Thus, the lyric "I need a drink to take me through the day".