"Suantraí Meisciúil" is a song by Janet Devlin. The title translates to "Lullaby of Drunkenness" in English. The song is sung in Irish Gaelic, reflecting Janet's Irish heritage. The lyrics depict Janet reflecting on her youth and the questions that troubled her. She wonders where she hurt herself, both physically and emotionally. The tears she shed were wiped away, and she was made to believe that everything was fine. But as she grows older, she realizes that the nights get shorter and the pain persists no matter where she is. Janet admits that she only hears the lullaby of alcohol to put her to sleep at night. She confesses that she has lost her innocence and struggles with a constant feeling of being overwhelmed and broken. Learning to navigate life becomes difficult unless she finds a way to repair herself each day. She longs for the nights to be longer and the pain to fade away. But all she hears is the lullaby of alcohol, soothing her to sleep, reminding her of her addiction. She pleads for help from God's grace, as the words and insults of others cut deep into her heart. The repetition in the lyrics emphasizes Janet's despair and desire for guidance, as she feels trapped in a cycle of pain and the numbing effect of alcohol. The song expresses the internal struggle and longing for solace and healing.
