Pull up a stool and meet the most under-appreciated therapist around — the local bartender! In “Barman,” Soprano slips behind the counter and lets us eavesdrop on a parade of customers who pour out their mid-life crises, office grudges, and late-night confessions faster than he can pour their drinks. From the weary construction worker convinced his marriage is crumbling to the flashy cougar bragging about her newest boy-toy, every character treats the bar like a confessional booth. Meanwhile, the barman absorbs each tale, breaking up fights with his trusty bat and silently thinking, “They’ve all worn me out.”
Beneath the humor and colorful storytelling, the song spotlights the invisible weight service workers carry. While everyone leans on him for comfort, no one thinks to ask how he feels. Soprano’s playful chorus—“Ils m’ont tous soulé” (“They’ve all gotten me drunk / fed up”)—captures that mix of exhaustion and irony. The result is a catchy, conversational track that celebrates everyday drama, exposes the loneliness hiding in plain sight, and reminds us to tip not just with coins but with a little empathy. 🍻