I drink because I’m thirsty.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by Irish musician Shane MacGowan is saying that he drinks because he has a physical need for it, not because of any other reason. When people are thirsty, they drink to satisfy that thirst and quench their body's desire for water or other liquids. The quote suggests that his drinking is a natural response to his body's needs, rather than being done for any emotional or social reasons.
About Shane MacGowan
Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the Celtic punk band the Pogues, was a British-born Irish singer-songwriter and poet known for his exceptional songwriting abilities and heavy alcohol and drug use. He had a precocious interest in literature from a young age and co-wrote the iconic Christmas hit “Fairytale of New York” with bandmate Jem Finer.
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