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Quote from Morning Night and Day
"One drink would'nt do it Two drinks were far too much"
Does anyone have a clue what Barneys on about? How can 2 drinks be far too much!? Is Barney being a shandy lightweight when it comes to piss ups? Or is he referring to being breathalysed for drink driving and being over the limit?
NO Regret wrote: Quote from Morning Night and Day
"One drink would'nt do it Two drinks were far too much"
Does anyone have a clue what Barneys on about? How can 2 drinks be far too much!? Is Barney being a shandy lightweight when it comes to piss ups? Or is he referring to being breathalysed for drink driving and being over the limit?
That's a VERY interesting question. I've wondered about this as well. I look forward to the replies.
Considering that Barney was supposed to have wrecked his stomach with drinking too much in the 90s, I wouldn't be surprised if he can't handle any more than one drink these days. Poor bloke.
NObabe wrote: M? Have you mistaken me with someone else, P?
Perhaps. Which initial would you prefer? I like to call people by their names, and I've been brought up not to call people "babe."
Miss Disco wrote: Considering that Barney was supposed to have wrecked his stomach with drinking too much in the 90s, I wouldn't be surprised if he can't handle any more than one drink these days. Poor bloke.
Indeed, one bottle of vodka doesn't quite do it for some. But two's often taking the p1ss somewhat. 
Patrick wrote:
NObabe wrote: M? Have you mistaken me with someone else, P?
Perhaps. Which initial would you prefer? I like to call people by their names, and I've been brought up not to call people "babe."
Is NO Regret someone with an initial "M"? It's not that I wouldn't like it if my location was London though.
NObabe wrote:
Patrick wrote:
NObabe wrote: M? Have you mistaken me with someone else, P?
Perhaps. Which initial would you prefer? I like to call people by their names, and I've been brought up not to call people "babe."
Is NO Regret someone with an initial "M"? It's not that I wouldn't like it if my location was London though.
My initials are AM. Was it a lucky guess?
Yes London is indeed a fine city. One of the cheapest and cleanest in the world you'll find:\ohwell:
NO Regret wrote:
NObabe wrote:
Patrick wrote:
NObabe wrote: M? Have you mistaken me with someone else, P?
Perhaps. Which initial would you prefer? I like to call people by their names, and I've been brought up not to call people "babe."
Is NO Regret someone with an initial "M"? It's not that I wouldn't like it if my location was London though.
My initials are AM. Was it a lucky guess?
Yes London is indeed a fine city. One of the cheapest and cleanest in the world you'll find:\ohwell:
Yes, I've been told the cost of living there is unimaginably low.
The apology extends to you as well, a result of my carelessness and a slight similarity in nicknames.
Don't get so upset about it, P! :) NO Regret's question about Barney's drinks is absolutely brilliant so I understand perfectly why it reminded you of me.
NObabe wrote: Don't get so upset about it, P! :) NO Regret's question about Barney's drinks is absolutely brilliant so I understand perfectly why it reminded you of me.
Thank you for being so understanding, M. You see why I made my little mistake.:)
NO Regret wrote:
Yes London is indeed a fine city. One of the cheapest and cleanest in the world you'll find:\ohwell:
Let's switch houses! You know, I've heard that Cleveland rocks. Wouldn't you like to live here, and be among those who rock?
I'll move to London and become a grime producer. The musical kind, that is.
Gnu Odor wrote:
NO Regret wrote:
Yes London is indeed a fine city. One of the cheapest and cleanest in the world you'll find:\ohwell:
Let's switch houses! You know, I've heard that Cleveland rocks. Wouldn't you like to live here, and be among those who rock?
I'll move to London and become a grime producer. The musical kind, that is.
Isnt Cleveland in Canada? Think London has more moose's though!
Ill swap for a giggle.
NObabe wrote: Don't get so upset about it, P! :) NO Regret's question about Barney's drinks is absolutely brilliant so I understand perfectly why it reminded you of me.
why thank you my good lady friend. I try and pose questions or polls that will get people thinking. My last poll about "any female new order fans out there?" had a huge response.
M wrote: about 8
Sorry to diverge from the topic, but (desperately hoping this is the same person), Hi Matt....
NO Regret wrote: Quote from Morning Night and Day
"One drink would'nt do it Two drinks were far too much"
Does anyone have a clue what Barneys on about? How can 2 drinks be far too much!? Is Barney being a shandy lightweight when it comes to piss ups? Or is he referring to being breathalysed for drink driving and being over the limit?[/quote
Maybe he is talking about Hooky's moonshine.
Maybe it's during a night of drinking....
Thinking one more won't do it, then having a couple more and getting out of yer head, blackout drunk. 
Somewhere after the first he forgot to count. Then, when it was too late he started counting again.
Patrick wrote:
NO Regret wrote: Quote from Morning Night and Day
"One drink would'nt do it Two drinks were far too much"
Does anyone have a clue what Barneys on about? How can 2 drinks be far too much!? Is Barney being a shandy lightweight when it comes to piss ups? Or is he referring to being breathalysed for drink driving and being over the limit?
That's a VERY interesting question. I've wondered about this as well. I look forward to the replies.
Here's a wild and crazy guess (which is often what you get trying to decipher Bernard's lyrics):
If the song is about sex and drinking, then he may simply be playing the second verse (one drink - two drinks) off the first verse (one time - two times). Keeping the parallel structure of the verses has a certain appeal.
I did read somewhere that the song may be about infidelity and drunkeness. If we assume this, then it fits the lyrics rather well. The viewpoint is one of not wanting to engage in the sex and drinking, but being tempted to do so. When you give in the first time to the tempting vice, it isn't enough, you want more. "One time didn't do it....One drink wouldn't do it".
But when you give in the second time, you get a guilty conscience because you know what you are doing isn't the right thing. Hence the lines "two times didn't feel quite right" and "two drinks are far too much". The person knows that he shouldn't engage in the vice, but he can't help himself, despite feeling guilty, and before you know it, he wakes up in drunken haze. (insert your fond memories of college life here).
And like the typical human, the response is not to take blame for one's actions, but to blame others: "In my case, it was not my fault, Other people made that call". So Bernard, who are these mysterious other people to whom you refer?
So you could interpret the song as a statement about the dilemma of human existence, always being faced with temptation and giving in although one knows it isn't the right thing.
Or it could be something completely different.
And Patrick, if you want to relate it to the Odyssey, think about whether Odysseus found himself in this situation. Did he avoid temptation or succumb to temptation? Isn't this dilemma at the heart of the Siren's Call?
ericpear wrote:
Patrick wrote:
NO Regret wrote: Quote from Morning Night and Day
"One drink would'nt do it Two drinks were far too much"
Does anyone have a clue what Barneys on about? How can 2 drinks be far too much!? Is Barney being a shandy lightweight when it comes to piss ups? Or is he referring to being breathalysed for drink driving and being over the limit?
That's a VERY interesting question. I've wondered about this as well. I look forward to the replies.
Here's a wild and crazy guess (which is often what you get trying to decipher Bernard's lyrics):
If the song is about sex and drinking, then he may simply be playing the second verse (one drink - two drinks) off the first verse (one time - two times). Keeping the parallel structure of the verses has a certain appeal.
I did read somewhere that the song may be about infidelity and drunkeness. If we assume this, then it fits the lyrics rather well. The viewpoint is one of not wanting to engage in the sex and drinking, but being tempted to do so. When you give in the first time to the tempting vice, it isn't enough, you want more. "One time didn't do it....One drink wouldn't do it".
But when you give in the second time, you get a guilty conscience because you know what you are doing isn't the right thing. Hence the lines "two times didn't feel quite right" and "two drinks are far too much". The person knows that he shouldn't engage in the vice, but he can't help himself, despite feeling guilty, and before you know it, he wakes up in drunken haze. (insert your fond memories of college life here).
And like the typical human, the response is not to take blame for one's actions, but to blame others: "In my case, it was not my fault, Other people made that call". So Bernard, who are these mysterious other people to whom you refer?
So you could interpret the song as a statement about the dilemma of human existence, always being faced with temptation and giving in although one knows it isn't the right thing.
Or it could be something completely different.
And Patrick, if you want to relate it to the Odyssey, think about whether Odysseus found himself in this situation. Did he avoid temptation or succumb to temptation? Isn't this dilemma at the heart of the Siren's Call?
I hadnt thought of it in that way. Cheers:)
oldmonkey wrote: Anyone ever tried Pernod on top of ecstacy?
In the old days of course. I am a reformed character
I used to find it strange that people were always understood to drink water whilst on E, I was totally the opposite, now it's not hard and it's not clever kids, but I found on top of E I could bevvy all night, similar to Speed and Coke, but not advised on Acid
How many drinks would do it? Loved Jarvo's quote about 1 bottle of vodka. To do what is the question.....beer goggles usually hit around the 7/8 pint mark, talking pure and utter shite 10 pints onwards, singing Celtic songs in London pubs would occur at about 12 pints, not remembering anything about the concert you've just been to = the 15 pint mark. Anything over that and you need help with other substances
ShugZV© wrote:
oldmonkey wrote: Anyone ever tried Pernod on top of ecstacy?
In the old days of course. I am a reformed character
I used to find it strange that people were always understood to drink water whilst on E, I was totally the opposite, now it's not hard and it's not clever kids, but I found on top of E I could bevvy all night, similar to Speed and Coke, but not advised on Acid
You should consider yourself lucky. In last couple of days a woman near where I live in the States died from taking E. It was her first time and she was also drinking alcohol. In reaction, they restate the longstanding advice to (a) not take E (b) if you do, stay hydrated. Apparently there is a website of E supporters who have all the advice for taking it safely. I wouldn't recommend it.
No point in drinking unless getting pissed, once he gets started he can't stop.
That's all. When you have one then you have to have another 6 or so, which is too much. No great mystery.
A wild theory I know, but maybe its possible its simply just more sheeite lyrics from the Bernabeu
I have friends like that. One drink is never enough. They should stop at 2, but 2 will always become 10...... I. e. when you have 2, you will also have the other 8 +.
I got friends like that they can't stop at one drink, so 2 is too many, as 2 means anything over 2, which is many.
perhaps he's referring to my generosity on NYEve, buying him 2 very large Vodka/Pernods&Orange-(Iand possibly a few more efore end of night!)
oh well..... Leave me alone with my dreams that he's thinking of me when he's writing songs!...
BG X
