Sinéad O'Connor - Drink Before the War (Official Lyric Video)

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Video Credits:
Production: Shea McCrystal
Lyrics:
Well, you tell us that we're wrong
And you tell us not to sing our song
Nothing we can say will make you see
You got a heart of stone, you can never feel
You say "Oh, I'm not afraid, it can't happen to me
I've lived my life as a good man
Oh, no you're out of your mind
It won't happen to me
'Cause I've carried my weight and I've been a strong man"
Listen to the man in the liquor store
Yelling "anybody want a drink before the war?"
And your parents paid you through
You got a nice big car, nothing bothers you
Somebody cut out your eyes, you refuse to see
Ah, somebody cut out your heart, you refuse to feel
And you live in a shell
You create your own hell
You live in the past and talk about war
And you dig your own grave, yeah
But it's a life you can save
So stop getting fast, it's not gonna happen
And you'll cry but you'll never fall, no, no, no
You're building a wall
Gotta break it down, start again
No, no, no, it won't happen to us
We've lived our lives, basically we've been good men
So stop talking of war
'Cause you know we've heard it all before
Why don't you go out there and do something useful?
Oh, listen to the man in the liquor store
He yelling "anybody want to drink before the war?"
"Anybody want to drink before the war?"
"Anybody want to drink before the war?"
#SineadOConnor #DrinkBeforeTheWar #ChrysalisRecords
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[@elizabethbeck1263]

RIP she was SO fantastic. This album was incredible. She was singing from her heart and soul. SO much torment and struggle in her life. I want to believe she is at peace now.

[@rokit430]

I can hear Alanis in that Voice..she loved her too. So many ❤

[@user-uu7gk1gc1e]

Υπέροχη...

[@yasminacr38]

I hopo so too ❤

[@MargieTrevor]

You were a good torcheres soul.rest in peace my icon

[@Lisa-Peter7875]

🙏 😢

[@shalacy6899]

I swear... this was the BEST part of Euphoria season 2. It needs no explanation... if you know what I'm referring too.

[@lperks753]

Yes!!! Love this scene

[@marceliszatanik3701]

Damn, you're so right...

[@crows_rpgs1618]

My favorite scene

[@bastardjokemen8518]

King Cal. Wish the show was about him instead.

[@molleybrackney9585]

Na fr after he got bopped in the head by ash tray I started fw him a lot more because he just stopped giving a fuck

[@johnhinz4185]

A toast to you Sinead for all that you did for the music industry , you and your voice will be missed . Rest In Peace 7/26/2023

[@treasaighratcliffe7974]

Sláinte

[@francoisephillips]

Her voice will live on long after any of us.

[@voidettenull4133]

A voice that broke through yet faded i miss her so much.

[@rensan9589]

slay

[@breenm4118]

Rip Shinead I can't believe you're gone, fly high 😢

[@user-hz6lp5gv4y]

🖤

[@mayorman09]

RIP Sinéad. An Irish hero who was vilified and abused, I hope she's at peace

[@stellaholt8116]

😭🙌🏾SHE WAS MY HERO 💯 In 1993 I was an abused child SCREAMING for someone TO CARE, the world vilified her for her ACTION OF PROTEST on SNL...in that moment this broken little girl DEIFIED HER... She will forever be my IRISH SAINT for lost and broken souls of abuse💯😞

[@MargieTrevor]

I just want you to know that you brought me hope with all of your songs.Y will be missed but rest in peace my hero.I hope that you have found peace and quiet.

[@penyarol83]

@@stellaholt8116I know how you feel. I hope you have found healing. There is so much healing needed in this world for all victims of abuse.

[@frisk151]

No offense.. I love the Irish.. But, Sinéad was not / IS NOT just an Irish hero... Consider the time period when she ripped up the pope's picture.. Talk about standing TALL for the weak and abused, against countries full of catholics who legitimately hated her.. Why? Because she STOOD UP against the giants of religion who covered for child abuse... IF people care to know what a HERO is? Sinéad

[@drakdamen]

This record kept me alive. She couldn't have known how many lives she improved. Rest now, love.

[@tilltil09]

I was one one of those lives

[@calebmalkavian]

This song is true proof of how important a strong voice is. The music is minimal, the melody is not the most changeable, the most important thing here is the voice, the power, the anguish... may you rest in peace Sinead, there will probably never be an artist like you again.

[@stephanestermann7451]

Nous sommes bien d'accord

[@carlamccoy]

I wholeheartedly agree, but the music is great too!

[@jeffknutson-ho5qu]

i knew i always loved her but since she's gone i see how many also have shared this love RIP Sinead 4:46

[@moonsharn]

My hero. One of the bravest people of my time. Speaking the truth in a society of illusion, fantasy and ignorance. RIP legend! No more pain. 💕

[@racif]

The whole album is one of the great musical masterpieces of the 20th century.

[@2reezzy]

I found this song cause of Euphoria and my Acholism , I'm striving on a daily and jts a battle . I'm 28 yr old man been dealing with this since about 2020. I'm doing good ,please prey for me everyone

[@ericstranz]

You got this !!!

[@jimstafford2832]

Been there. Look in the opposite of other folk... Create your own world... Love..

[@freddytw206]

Hey, You can be free. I am testimony, still smokin' too much tobacco but compared to before. Jesus loves you. Believe lady, beautiful girl.❤

[@marthapina1082]

Prayers.I have 5 yrs sober after 27 yrs of hard drinking.This was one of my anthem songs.Its liberating that I can still appreciate this song

[@scottbauer656]

I'm right there with you brother we can do this! I just finished detox

[@herpiss]

RIP Sinead O’Connor and Angus Cloud 💔

[@loutru582]

that euphoria scene is even more intense now

[@gocookies77]

Bless her and her son and all the hopes and dreams that she wore as a gallant cloak

[@williamshaw5388]

I will always carry Sinead with me. I won’t forget the struggle of the Irish to be free, I won’t forget the British’s cruelty. Sinead, will alway be my hero.

[@1mrdutchchannel]

Rest in peace♥You will be missed but your music will live on forever.

[@angelathompson4585]

The passion in this song is overwhelming

[@wytpny557]

I found this song when I was going through a lot and my mental health was not the best and I was self destructive I am doing so so much better now this song really meant a lot to me and it helped me when I was down. Such a beautiful song ❤️❤️

[@orca1235]

Cinead O connor was suffring too,but Islam saved her so you can do the same if you want to find peace of mind

[@as3r274]

@@orca1235 nope she produced this masterpiece b4 she joined ur cult, u people don't have any contributions to the world, ow and really u want me to believe u are peaceful 😉

[@orca1235]

@@as3r274 I never hurt anyone I just want you to enter heavens after dead but if you don't want to accept this offer be sure that you're in the high way to hell

[@orca1235]

@@as3r274 Allah said in the holly Quran And whoever seeks religion other than Islam,it will never be accepted of him,and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers

[@glesiaful]

😂

[@Missjunebugfreak]

Her voice is seriously one of the greatest and it always sends shivers down my spine how powerful she could sound at will. RIP Sinéad ❣

[@denicerenee1970]

Because she sang with full emotion.

[@SandiByrd]

My God I forgot how much I loved this song. 😭 I will miss your genius Sinead. I can't think of any female singer that rips out their soul and hands it to their audience as you did.

[@paulwilliams1732]

Rest in perfect peace Sinead O’Connor, thank you for your Joan of Arc energy, truth telling and beautiful music. I hope you had a sense of how loved you were

[@s.sh8]

Очень сильная песня. Бесконечное количество раз переслушала её много лет назад. Эта песня вернула мне силы и желание дальше жить. Бессмертное творчество! Светлая память, Спасибо Шинейд 🖤

[@jeremyryan1415]

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[@daliOtter]

This has always been my favorite song by Sinead, на здоровье мой друг, я надеюсь, что мы все переживем то, что грядет

[@serbianwarrior385]

​@@jeremyryan1415Its in cyrillic alphabet, eastern European countries are using this alphabet...this is Russian cyrillic

[@serbianwarrior385]

Тако је брате,једна од мени омиљених песама.Поздрав из Србије за Русију

[@JolieF]

This song is not about drinking alcohol.

[@user-yo5vy7wb5p]

It really amazed mig that Sinéad wrote this song when she was just a teen very matured and insightfull, she is a wonder and genius. Nothing compared to her.

[@gillianmunro607]

Ahh, Sinead you were such a badass woman and an inspiration. You were never afraid to damn the plan, damn the man, and start again. You pushed us to see more of ourselves, like a true artist. I wish you divine peace. ❤🙏🏻

[@virginiaperez6214]

Descansa en paz Sinead, gracias por tu música, tu voz y por abrirnos tu corazón con cada una de tus canciones.

[@maribeljimenezortiz5449]

😢😢

[@louisdufour4106]

What a great masterpiece Sinead O'Connor. Your brilliance with your voice will last forever

[@acmemasteri]

I claim this human being affected by tmdozens of millions over the time.

[@frisk151]

Seriously.. Sinead is one of the strongest person to have walked Earth... Her voice, spirit = and music hopefully gives all the strength and motivation not only to survive, but SUCCEED.. (Edited - my voice translation was bad previously)

[@arturdatczuk152]

Honestly - not 'Nothing compares 2You' but THIS song ALWAYS makes shivers down my back. RIP Sinead... .

[@loganmekgwe9700]

😢"Oh I'm not afraid, it can't happen to me... I've lived my life as a good man!... I've carried my weight and I've been a strong man..."❤ Rest in Peace Sinead ❤️

[@thekinkane]

this song is a masterpiece...rest in peace queen

[@pattygirl6372]

One of my favorites from her. I certainly hope she has found peace. RIP Sinead O'Connor. ❤🙏

[@mamarina5537]

Одна из любимых, пересмотреть переслушать не могу остановиться, очень жаль ..Очень талантлива , навсегда в сердце..

[@Mal-kam]

RIP O'Connor

[@packofredapples8]

A timeless classic. Thank you for the wonderful music! RIP

[@justinlehr8183]

Thank you, Sinead, for just being here and sharing your amazing art with the world. A true legend and legends never truly die.

[@silverwhitesand2094]

RIP sweet Sinead, your passion and talent gave so much to the world 💜

[@baddeymaddey]

She was so fucking good

[@s.a.t.15]

Sometimes very sensitive people have difficulty dealing with the troubles of the world.

[@sonsadani4015]

This entire album is a masterpiece. And her voice…amazing

[@legin3753]

facts

[@stephenshakarian5920]

When I hear her voice on this album it reaches levels and a breadth I did not know the human voice was capable of reaching. Her voice is so powerful it sounds more like a unique, exotic instrument from a foreign land I have never known. Masterpiece!

[@petraradforddevlin3969]

Beautiful melody, full of emotion about the atrocities that took place 100 miles up the road ... incredibly brave as well as beautiful. Sinead broke so many boundaries for women, for peace and for her craft. The line 'why don't you go out there and do something useful' in the song is so powerful a message. Sinead is my all time favourite musician and this is her best song in my opinion, Troy coming a very close second. Thank you Sinead. Petra

[@itaflynn8047]

No one ever sound like her so please don't try . Just enjoy her as a one in a million singer and human soul

[@theadventuresofjimmycrapol8827]

I was one of the lucky ones who discovered this back when it was first released.

[@ipl_highlights_hd]

I want this song to be played at my funeral. Can't express my love to the artist.

[@nuffzed2001]

"MY OWN DOUBLE LIFE! BWAHAHAHHAHA 🤪!!!!!!" - Cal Jacobs

[@bryanrojasperez7146]

X2

[@janelle009]

It's a damn good song!!

[@cynhanrahan4012]

This is the first time I've heard this. Sinead is magnificent.

[@MemphiStig]

Her first three albums (The Lion and the Cobra, I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, Am I Not Your Girl?) are among the most beautiful recordings I've ever heard in my life. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

[@lisamj]

Omg I can't rem the first time i heard it bc it's such a embedded part of my life, spirit, angst, truth. I think this album is most resonant visceral musical embodiment of my true soul. Every song feels like part of my DNA.

[@ewawojciechowska6616]

Na zawsze w sercu i pamięci. Byłaś i pozostaniesz wielką osobowością. 🖤

[@jimbobhk2009]

Literally the best singer I’ve ever heard, live or studio she sounded amazing. She had a hard life, her poor son.

[@normanburns3994]

I recall vividly the day I bought here album Lion and the Cobra (on a whim, hadn't heard of her)..blown away that a 19-year-old could deliver such a powerful record; amazing tunes, amazing voice - but the pain was there for all to see. Subsequently her life was tormented and brutally unlucky. But what a voice. RIP Sinead Oconnor

[@lexyyyyyyy]

I am here to remember my friend who is suffering from some problems, and over the days we have turned into common problems, and I am here to overcome this

[@johnharmer4606]

She was a Lion, Rest gently you'll never be forgotten❤❤

[@angellobos571]

R.I.P BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ❤️🙏 NOTHING COMPARES 2U

[@natalies9398]

I'm a fan of Sinead for 20+ years, but I've never heard this song before today (I might be a bad fan). And this song is soooo awesome, I love it so much ❤

[@robertthornsbury8236]

A friend of mine came walking through the house this morning and I had a feeling that I have heard it before but I wasn't sure about it. I have been battling alcohol and drug addiction for years I have always been a fan of Shanid O'Conner ever since I was a teenager my sister loved the song nothing compares and I listen to it every time I get a chance and I cry when I hear it sometimes. It's not just a song but more like a song from the heaven's about it warms my heart. This song has been playing on my device's all around the sober house that I am in and I would like to say that it my have been a huge help for my sons who are probably going to have a dad that is sober for the rest of my life and I am excited because I made a decision to be there for them and drown in a bottle like my father did. Ty so much Shanid O'Conner I love you forever and ever..

[@matturibe5256]

good job keep it going!!!!

[@fabyfernanda1179]

Love it! I’m so proud of her! Every song that she makes is a masterpiece.

[@user-fe4sh2ww9c]

Rip Sinead I get chills everytime I listen to your beautiful voice. You were very loved I'll miss you😢

[@rachaelfreeman613]

This album got me through alot of really bad times and it means a great deal to me. I'm absolutely gutted the sinead has passed,I pray that she has been reunited with her son and is finally found ✌️ peace. Gone to soon but never forgotten,r.i.p. sinead

[@liviasalgado]

I’ve been sober 21 one years as of today, one day at the time, I’ll pray for you, I pray 21 one years ago and God heard me I worked at it, did what I had to do, do the work ❤

[@mrscutiepie70]

Sober 7 days. Constant battle😔✊🏽

[@liviasalgado]

@@mrscutiepie70a day at the time God bless

[@natalybarbosa_1]

obg euphoria por me mostrar essa música incrível

[@andersonviegas]

Eu tbm encontrei ela na série. Kkk

[@luitty]

eu tbmmm

[@theworldaccordingto4555]

This was a great first album, she had me transfixed from the beginning. A great voice and song writer. She will be sadly missed. RIP x

[@freemillwright4728]

as i lived in my alcoholism, falling in love with this song... not realizing until i became sober that the war had just began. i am crushed. i knew your soul

[@user-rs1xd4xx2k]

I feel the same. I’m going to take this as motivation to keep going. Silly woman she wasn’t alone in the struggle and she didn’t realise.

[@SiyonwabisaFikile]

Rip sinead 💔

[@angeljimenezb]

Honorable mujer y artista la que paso por esta encarnación. Buen viaje Sinead y gracias por tu energía. Para mi, que empiezo con rigor a conocer tu discografía y tu historia, sigues en vivo, allá y aquí.

[@Eww.shotsIG]

I'd like to thank whoever and whatever brought me here. Producers editors or idk what. Thank u euphoria, thank u universe. Thank u for the feels

[@glennhall5812]

My word what a voice. Absolutely love it and such a beautiful song. Voice of an angel. Just woke up and listened to this.

[@florenciaqualina9128]

Rest in Peace Warrior Angel 🕯❤‍🔥

[@anthonybetancourt718]

RIP to a beautiful person 🙏 😢 😪

[@wojtismom]

Goodbye Sinead! Thank you for all you gave me... I always watched you with amazement, admiring your power...even though knowing life is hard, for you and all the people, you were the one who was not afraid to scream it loud.... I can't believe it. Only hope you're in a better happier place now. RIP 😢 I will never forget you....I wish I was like you. I will never get in terms with what's happening nowadays....

[@annazastocka-solarek7547]

Her way of singing was like crying

[@gokce3084]

One of the best song from the 80-90’s era, Rest in peace 🥀

[@Naturfreundin-kh2ib]

Grüße in den Himmel... liebe Sinead unser unvergessener Engel!❤❤❤

[@aardras6752]

Forever grateful to this song, and to you. Legend! I'll always remember you ❤️

[@MrHumanracin]

Would love a deluxe CD of this album with all the b-sides are rarities ❤

[@F417H]

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

I think it’s coming

[@alexvelazquez7906]

@@IfYouLetMeStay how do you know ?

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

@@alexvelazquez7906 I said I thought. Just a prediction

[@HBarbosa001]

Me too ❤️

[@Sw-sx7nw]

Who’s here for the same reason?

[@CosmicChild1111]

Incredibly relevant and moving message delivered with such passion from the depths of your soul. Your voice soaring with truth above the confusion and chaos. I still get goosebumps when I hear your voice! Every time💜✨ wishing you peace in your mind and heart. Love you Sinead!

[@ireneguglielmi6027]

RIP fantastica creatura ❤

[@azfirewiseify]

Hopefully the pains she experienced in this life will be subdued by peace in the next! RIP Sinead. Unlike the majority, you made a noticeable mark while you were here.

[@user-ie8ko5wx5l]

Grazie per averci lasciato la tua meravigliosa musica , grazie per averci donato la tua bellissima voce, una carezza per le nostre anime. Ora riposa in pace bellissimo angelo insieme al tuo adorato figlio. ❤️

[@tkh1231]

This song played on Euphoria season 2 ep 4, it was powerful if anyone watched it.

[@robthurston9676]

I listened to your music during a tough time in my life and it helped. Thank you.

[@Fortnitekidfortniteki]

God rest her soul. May she rest in peace with her son.

[@shaneburas1124]

When she was popular I never cared for her music, but watching the film State of Grace and heard this song I've definitely changed my mind of her this song is incredible, it's almost haunting.

[@clairecox167]

❤.miss you every 😢 Day girl. ❤.war is Still. ITS TIME FOR PEACE ✌️

[@fleetmachine593]

Ich trinke auf dich.. deine Musik ist so unvergleichlich....wir sehen uns :)

[@popartkillcarter]

thank you Sinead for blessing us all with your incredible gift of person and soul.thank you for calling out the chatholic church before anyone ever knew( you saved a lot of childrens lives by putting your self on the line.) you were magical in moany ways you will certainly be missed.r.i.p. sinead ypu are safe in gods hands now xoxo

[@yy-wp1yo]

Repeating this song many many nights. The melody really melt in my heart deeply. Believe I do love Sinead so so much

[@juliec5136]

Rest Sinead. Rest.

[@troyankaa]

Zawsze byłaś i będziesz kochana… Teraz jesteś szczęśliwa, z synem. R.I.P. Sinead ❤

[@tilltil09]

Wow a voice we wont ever get again ❤

[@cydneihouston2678]

RIP Euphoria played this song on a scene and it went hand and hand! Perfect ❤️🙏🏽

[@mmfood92]

for real

[@sean2155]

Weirdly this is how i came across this song, literally last night i was watching that episode, my partner came in and told me she died...then shortly after that scene came on. Uncanny.

[@Lune2020]

​@@sean2155that's incredible. I came across this song the same way one year ago.

[@DixaRSN]

Rest in peace Sinéad - Great fucking song!

[@Henrique-hl3qe]

I hope you find peace after such a hard life. R.I.P 😞

[@user-qi2ks9ld3s]

Fly and bee free for pain RIP❤

[@morningcapybara2367]

Недавно открыла ее для себя, это что-то нереальное. Голос пробирает до глубины души. Эта маленькая женщина была настоящим бойцом до конца.

[@elainemariamoreiraramosram7472]

Esteja em paz com seu menino minha Rainha da Irlanda Sinéad O'Connor é a única e melhor voz de todos os tempos. Não será esquecida através das tuas músicas que ficou pra marcar. Soube da tua autópsia foi de morte natural que nos deixou cedo. Adeus minha loba. 🙏👩‍👦🎶🕊

[@DoctorStrange-ow4rv]

So much talent in one person. Continue the journey with your son.

[@11chorner]

What an amazing song, what an amazing talent Sinead was. RIP Sinead, taken far too soon

[@stephanestermann7451]

Tu es et tu resteras la meilleure ma belle irlandaise ❤❤ je t'aime infiniment 😢

[@youweresolid7132]

"So stop getting fast, it's not gonna happen." - Sinéad really had a way with words, god bless her beautiful soul 🙏🏼❤

[@l.shepard45]

This whole album fucking slaps, but Jackie, Jerusalem, and Drink Before the War stand out. RIP Sinead, you went through so much. xoxoxo

[@natalyacoletti6423]

Came here after Euphoria, I can’t believe I didn’t know this song until recently!

[@SteveDEvD]

Exactly what I told my wife while watching and shazaming the song. 😅

[@MichaelDTLA]

PERFECT SONG FOR A HORRIFIC TIME. BIG LOVE, SINEAD!

[@DaddyMorphosis]

RIP ❤️

[@l0u1x30]

this song is beautiful facts.