Raise a Drink
Raising Glasses to Unspoken Love: Evan Richardson's Honky Tonk Ode
Lyrics
Well I don't know where I'm going now
Uncertainty about future direction or destination
Maybe one day I'll find out
Hope for eventual clarity or understanding
This water is clear and my words are true
Clarity in intentions and sincerity
Me and you girl, we're stuck like glue
Strong bond and closeness with a partner
Ooo and you know it's true
Emphasizing the truth of the previous statement
It's so damn hard to try and try
Difficulty in persevering despite challenges
Keep on hearing that stubborn lie
Continued exposure to a persistent untruth or misconception
Cause you know it's true
Reiterating the validity of a situation
That I can't love you
Inability to express romantic feelings
So tonight I'm gonna raise a drink
Deciding to toast or celebrate with a drink
To my boys that always knew what to say
Recognizing friends' wisdom and perspectives
And how I think
Reflecting on personal thoughts and beliefs
Yeah I'm gonna raise a drink
Reaffirming the decision to raise a drink
She knows that she's a honky tonk girl
Acknowledging the partner's lifestyle or personality
And everyday she rocks my world
Expressing how the partner positively impacts life
With them rosy cheeks
Highlighting a physical feature of the partner
And she's sweet as a honey bee
Describing the partner's endearing nature
Sometimes I wonder what the hell went wrong
Contemplating a relationship's difficulties
So I sat down and wrote this song
Creation of a song to process emotions
On a dusty ole six string
Using music as an outlet for feelings
I'm gonna pour me a glass that's tall and strong
Choosing a strong drink to cope with emotions
Cause I ain't seen my buddies in way too long
Missing friends and planning to reunite
Gonna drink to make it through
Drinking to distract from thoughts of the partner
So maybe I can get my mind off you
Hoping to ease emotional distress
So tonight I'm gonna raise a drink
Repeating the intent to raise a drink
To my boys that always knew what to say
Appreciating friends' advice and perspectives
And how I think
Reflecting on personal thoughts and beliefs
Yeah I'm gonna raise a drink
Reiterating the decision to raise a drink
She knows that she's a honky tonk girl
Acknowledging the partner's lifestyle or personality
And everyday she rocks my world
Expressing how the partner positively impacts life
With them rosy cheeks
Highlighting a physical feature of the partner
And she's sweet as a honey bee
Describing the partner's endearing nature
I know that one day we'll grow old
Anticipating growing old and reminiscing
And I'll remember all the stories we told
Remembering shared experiences and narratives
And how real friends how they came to be
Appreciating the formation of genuine friendships
And that American girl who was sweet as a honey bee
Recalling a significant person's qualities
Sweet as a honey bee
Reiterating the partner's endearing nature
So tonight I'm gonna raise a drink
Reaffirming the decision to raise a drink
To my boys that always knew what to say
Recognizing friends' wisdom and perspectives
And how I think
Reflecting on personal thoughts and beliefs
Yeah I'm gonna raise a drink
Reiterating the decision to raise a drink
She knows that she's a honky tonk girl
Acknowledging the partner's lifestyle or personality
And everyday she rocks my world
Expressing how the partner positively impacts life
With them rosy cheeks
Highlighting a physical feature of the partner
And sweet as a honey bee
Describing the partner's endearing nature
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