It probably has more meaning than just being a Bukowski story. It struck me as a song about being an alcoholic, to the point where it really starts to have an effect on your life. "Someone calls you on the telephone you want to be by yourself, and all alone," becoming antisocial. Not making any sense with his actions because he's always drunk.
And long distance drunk, to be a drunk that really goes the distance with his addiction. Man I wish you could edit your comments on this website... ugh.
And long distance drunk, to be a drunk that really goes the distance with his addiction. Man I wish you could edit your comments on this website... ugh.
It probably has more meaning than just being a Bukowski story. It struck me as a song about being an alcoholic, to the point where it really starts to have an effect on your life. "Someone calls you on the telephone you want to be by yourself, and all alone," becoming antisocial. Not making any sense with his actions because he's always drunk.
And I forgot to touch on it, "hang it up now or never" meant to me, at least, that you have to quit drinking now before it totally consumes your life.
And I forgot to touch on it, "hang it up now or never" meant to me, at least, that you have to quit drinking now before it totally consumes your life.
And long distance drunk, to be a drunk that really goes the distance with his addiction. Man I wish you could edit your comments on this website... ugh.
And long distance drunk, to be a drunk that really goes the distance with his addiction. Man I wish you could edit your comments on this website... ugh.