Drinking in L.A.
Drinking in L.A.

Bran Van 3000 - Drinking in L.A. Lyrics

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Apr 15, 1997
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Drinking in L.A. Lyrics

Hi my name is stereo Mike

Yeah, we got free tickets to the Bran Van concert
Happening this Monday night at the Pacific Coliseum
You can all call in if you want to answer a couple of questions, mainly, what is Todd's favorite cheese?
Ah, Jackie just called in and said it was a type of Rockford, whatever that is
Give us a ring-a-ding-ding, it's a beautiful day

Yeah Todd, this is Liquid ring-a-ding-dinging
I want those free Bran Van tickets man
What do you think? Todd? (He's alive Mike, alive, Todd)

I woke up again this morning with the sun in my eyes
When Mike came over with a script surprise
A mafioso story with a twist
A To Wong Fu-Julie Newmar Hitch
"Get your ass out of bed" he said, "I'll explain it on the way"

But we did nothing, absolutely nothing that day
And I say, what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
I got the fever for the flavour
The payback will be later
But still I need a fix

And the girls on the bus kept laughing at us
As we rode on the 10 down to Venice again
Blaring out the g-funk sipping on juice and gin
Just me and a friend feeling kind of groovy, workin' on a movie (yeah, right)

But we did nothing, absolutely buttkiss that day
And I'll say, what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
(With my mind on my money and my money on my beer, beer)
I know that life is for the taking
So I better wise up and take it quick (yeah, one more time at Trader Vic's)

Well some men there wanted to hurt us
And other men said we weren't worth the fuss
You could catch 'em all bitching by the bar
Above the fine line between the rich and the poor
Then Mike turned to me and said "what you think we got done son?"

We had the conclusion and I guess that's something
So I ask you what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
I got the fever for the nectar, the payback will be later
Still I need a fix
Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A.L.A
Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A.L.A
Hell-A-L.A., hell hell-A
So I ask you what the hell am I doing drinking in L.A. at twenty-six?
(He's alive Mike, alive)
L.A., L.A.

Writer(s): JAMES DI SALVIO, DUANE LARSON, HAIG VARTZBEDIAN
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Peermusic Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the primary members of Bran Van 3000?

    Bran Van 3000, also known as BV3, is a Canadian collective founded by James Di Salvio and E. P. Bergen. They collaborated with artists like Stéphane Moraille, Sara Johnston, Steve 'Liquid' Hawley, Jayne Hill, Jean Leloup, Kim Bingham, and Pierre-Luc Cerat.

  2. When was 'Drinking in L.A.' originally released?

    'Drinking in L.A.' was first released in February 1997 in Canada. It gained more popularity when it was reissued in the UK in 1999 after being featured in a Rolling Rock TV advertisement.

  3. What inspired James Di Salvio to write 'Drinking in L.A.'?

    James Di Salvio was inspired to write 'Drinking in L.A.' after waking up face-down on a lawn in West Hollywood following a night of heavy drinking. The experience made him question his lifestyle choices at the age of twenty-six.

  4. How did 'Drinking in L.A.' perform on the charts?

    'Drinking in L.A.' peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in August 1999. It also reached the top 10 in Iceland, Italy, Norway, and Sweden, and hit number 35 on the Canadian charts.

  5. Who directed the music video for 'Drinking in L.A.'?

    The music video for 'Drinking in L.A.' was directed by Adam Courneya. The video visually represents Bran Van's electro-pop style with various digi-rock references and clubby stylings.

  6. What genres does Bran Van 3000's music encompass?

    Bran Van 3000's music is a mix of alternative rock and hip-hop with elements of club music, techno, lounge, and kitsch-pop. Their eclectic style has been described as both bizarre and stylish.

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