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*sudden sound of screeching brakes*

But wait! What is this? Apparently, even though she's still just as manic and unhinged and party-mungous as always, there's a dark side. She might be screaming and laughing and dancing and loud, but is she happy? Is this a fulfilling way to spend your time? Apparently not.

And this is what 'Sober' is all about. It's all very well being the last person standing at every do you go to (or invent, in the absence of a formal invitation), but what does this do to your self respect? Bad things, that's what. It makes you come up with an idea for a song about partying which you cannot possibly party to. It makes you use the word 'party' as a verb at the exact same time that you are disgusted by anyone would could treat the English language so shabbily.

In short, it makes P!nk clever enough to see through her own shallowness, brave enough to show people that she has done so, but not quite strong enough to do anything about it.

So, even though she still is very much the lady you would want to get the party started, just don't expect her to enjoy it, 'K?

Now, who wants a vol-au-vent?

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(Fraser McAlpine)