[Intro] [Setting: Lively Nightclub, clinking glasses, audience applause] [Rayoke]: "Welcome to the front row! I’m Rayoke, and this is the Rhythm Republic. Jose Martinez, show 'em how we move in the Republic! This is 'Sober'—let’s ride!" [Verse 1] [Funk-Jazz groove enters. Percussion: Jose Martinez. B3 Organ: Bob Morgan] In the back of your car Calling what you want For you, you say you want to go far (Mmm) In the back of the bar You don't even look In my eyes, now I'm guessing where you are Where you are [Pre-Chorus] [Brass Jabs: The Rhythm Republic Brass. Synths: Jill Hyacinth] Baby, when you're faded You make it complicated [Chorus] [Full Fusion explosion. Heavy Brass Foundation. Shimmering Synth Pads] You, you only want me when you're sober You only want me when it's over You only want me when you're sober You, you only want me when they're all gone If you're messed up then I'm all wrong No composure You, you only want me when you're sober [Musical Interval 1] [60-second Jazz-Funk breakdown. Featured Solo: Bob Morgan on B3 Hammond Organ. Heavy Brazilian Percussion: Jose Martinez. Bass: Al Chase] [Verse 2] [Soulful Baritone vocals. Rhythm Republic groove continues] You're messing with my head Don't you want me instead? You should want me out with you You and all your friends [Musical Interval 2] [Rock and Roll Guitar Solo: Leroy Lamar. High-energy, bluesy, melodic soloing with brass accents] [Chorus] [Maximum energy. Climax with Brass and Synths] (You only want me when you're sober) [Outro] [Rayoke: "Jose, take us home! Goodnight, everyone!"] [Extended Brazilian percussion fade-out. Nightclub cheers and applause swell]
