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This reads as a blunt joke about grief, but it also points to how loss and hard living can overlap. The line treats the blues less as a style of music than as a state of being, where sadness, money troubles, and self-medication sit close together. It lands in a conversation about heartbreak, especially when someone is trying to sound tough while admitting they are hurting.
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Originally said in English.
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About Henry Rollins
American singer, writer, spoken word artist, actor, comedian, and presenter
Henry Rollins is the professional name of Henry Lawrence Garfield, an American singer, writer, spoken word artist, actor, comedian, and presenter. Born in the United States, he became known in the hardcore punk scene in the 1980s, first with State of Alert and then as the frontman of Black Flag from 1981 to 1986. After Black Flag broke up, he founded 2.13.61, a record label and publishing company, to issue his spoken word albums. He later formed the Rollins Band, which toured with several lineups from 1987 to 2003 and again in 2006. His work spans music, performance, and writing.
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