Discover the story of the song > Sloe Gin – Joe Bonamassa

The protagonist is drinking sloe gin to try and make himself feel better because he's in a lot of pain and feels lonely, even though he's not high. He feels like he's drowning and can't pull himself out of it. He hates being alone, but nothing ever changes. Despite people passing him by, he feels alone and like he's just waiting to die. The song ends with police sirens, suggesting that his struggles may have led to trouble with the law.