Lyric discussion by modnewt 

Cover art for S.O.B. lyrics by Nathaniel Rateliff

It seems to me this song is about someone who starts off trying to stop drinking, but says he needs some help. Then... he abruptly gives up and starts drinking again. The cycle repeats, much like it does in real life.

I have to say the upbeat nature and humorous lyrics belie the depressing actual story.

Song Meaning

@modnewt the upbeat parts is during the chorus when he gives up. It I feel it reflects the party when he drinks. While still thinking about the fact that he broke again partying that failure away. The verses are softer because that's when he is alone and left with his toughs.

The humming always comes after the upbeat chorus so you might interpret it as the humming and pounding of an hangover.