Bundle Drum Sheet Easy – K’s Choice – Not An Addict

“Not an Addict” by K’s Choice is a slow-burning alt-rock confession that pulses with vulnerability, inner conflict, and emotional weight. Released in 1995 on the album Paradise in Me, the track quickly became a defining song for the band, cementing their place in the alternative music scene of the ’90s. It’s a song that doesn’t shout — it lingers, echoes, and invites listeners to sit in the tension between need and denial.

Built around a hypnotic chord progression and lyrics that feel more like a journal entry than a performance, “Not an Addict” explores the blurry line between habit and choice, addiction and identity. The line “It’s not a habit, it’s cool, I feel alive” is the song’s emotional axis, a mantra filled with contradiction and longing.

While the vocals of Sam Bettens (then Sarah) are the emotional centerpiece — raw, expressive, and trembling with sincerity — the instrumental arrangement supports the theme beautifully. The guitars shimmer with reverb, and the dynamics move like a tide: restrained verses rising into stormy choruses before falling back again. It’s a carefully controlled push and pull, mirroring the song’s internal struggle.

But for many fans, it’s the drums, performed by Bart Van Der Zeeuw, that provide the song’s emotional backbone. His playing is patient, deliberate, and full of nuance. The tom-driven groove at the start acts like a soft warning, drawing the listener into the story. The drums never overpower — they listen, respond, and rise only when absolutely necessary. It’s a perfect example of how percussion can be deeply expressive without ever being flashy.

Over the years, “Not an Addict” has aged remarkably well. Its themes remain universal, its sound timeless, and its delivery sincere. Whether you’re listening for the lyrics, the atmosphere, or the subtle power of the drums, this song still hits hard — and quietly demands to be heard.