Sober

P!nk's song 'Sober' delves into the complexities of sobriety, self-reflection, and the search for authenticity. The lyrics express the internal conflict of someone who has used partying and alcohol as a means to escape reality and avoid loneliness, but who is now questioning the sustainability of this lifestyle. The song opens with the singer not wanting to be the person who is always seeking attention or the one who can't be alone, indicating a desire for change and a deeper connection with oneself.

The chorus of 'Sober' juxtaposes the feeling of safety and invincibility when high ('Up high, Nothing can touch me') with the sobering realization that the party eventually ends ('But why do I feel this party's over?'). P!nk questions how one can feel as good sober as they do when under the influence ('But how do I feel this good sober?'). This rhetorical question suggests a struggle to find joy and satisfaction in life without the crutch of substances. The song captures the moment of clarity when the allure of the night and the temporary highs give way to the sobering truth and the consequences of one's actions.

The bridge of the song ('When it's good, then it's good, It's so good 'till it goes bad') reflects on the cyclical nature of addiction and the difficulty of breaking free from it. P!nk describes the painful process of trying to rediscover oneself after being lost in the haze of addiction ('Looking for myself, sober'). The song is a raw and honest portrayal of the singer's personal battles and the universal struggle of finding balance and happiness in life without relying on external substances or distractions.