Whiskey Anymore
Breaking Free: A Journey Beyond Addiction in "Whiskey Anymore" by Chad Bearden
Lyrics
I don't drink whiskey anymore
I have stopped drinking whiskey.
Cause the brown brings out the darkness
The color brown in whiskey reminds me of darkness or negativity.
And I'm lost back in the storm
I feel lost and overwhelmed, like being caught in a storm.
And there's nothing left but an empty glass
All that remains is an empty glass, symbolizing emptiness or despair.
And I'm right back in the war
I find myself back in a state of emotional conflict or turmoil.
So I don't drink whiskey anymore
To avoid the negative emotions associated with whiskey, I choose not to drink it.
I don't smoke cigarettes like I use to
I have also stopped smoking cigarettes as I did before.
I can't even handle one or two
I can't handle even a small amount of cigarettes anymore.
When the smoke clears out
After the smoke clears, I reflect on my past actions and experiences.
I look back and I see myself in your shoes
I empathize with someone else's struggles by seeing myself in their situation.
So I don't drink whiskey anymore
Similar to whiskey, I avoid drinking to prevent negative consequences.
I gave up all the things I thought were bad for me
I have given up things that I believed were harmful to me.
The addictions that were keeping me down have finally set me free
My addictions, which held me back, no longer have power over me.
And I thought that I was finally breaking through
I thought I was making progress and overcoming challenges.
Cause I quit everything
Despite quitting various vices, I haven't stopped loving you.
But loving you
Loving you is the one thing I haven't given up.
And I don't break promises anymore
I now keep my promises and commitments.
I don't find it hard to remember
Remembering my actions is no longer a challenge for me.
What I did the night before
I no longer engage in activities that lead to regret the next day.
And I don't wake up
I don't wake up feeling distressed or emotionally torn.
All torn up
I don't find myself in uncomfortable or regrettable situations.
On a strangers hardwood floor
Avoiding the aftermath of excessive drinking and its consequences.
So I don't drink whiskey anymore
Reiterating the decision to refrain from drinking whiskey.
I gave up all the things I thought were bad for me
Similar to line 12, emphasizing giving up harmful habits.
The addictions that were keeping me down have finally set me free
Reiterating the freedom gained from overcoming addictions.
And I thought that I was finally breaking through
Reflecting on the progress made in breaking free from negative influences.
Cause I quit everything
Despite quitting everything else, my love for you remains.
But loving you
Reaffirming that the only thing not given up is love for the person mentioned.
I quit everything
Repeating the resolution to quit everything except loving the person.
But loving you
Emphasizing the enduring commitment to love despite giving up other things.
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