Drunk Tank
Love Beyond Fortune: A Drunk Tank Christmas Tale
Lyrics
Christmas eve in the drunk tank, waiting
Spending Christmas Eve in a jail cell due to intoxication, waiting.
When I got out, you were standin' there
Upon release, the person's romantic interest was waiting for them.
With a smile and a bottle of my favorite
They were holding a smile and a bottle of the singer's favorite drink.
Only woman that would even dare
Expresses that this person is the only one bold enough to do such a thing.
Wish I could be like the other guys
The singer wishes they could provide luxurious gifts like others.
And buy you all the finer things
Regrets not being able to afford expensive things for their partner.
But they don't know all your favorite songs
Others don't know the partner's favorite songs or connect emotionally like the singer does.
They don't play 'em on your heartstrings
They can't evoke the same emotional response or connection.
I'm not a king
Recognizes not being affluent or powerful.
I can't give you much
Admits their limitations in providing material things.
But here in my double bed
In their shared bed, promises to love their partner doubly.
I'ma love you twice as much
Expresses intensified love despite limitations.
Someday I'll write you ten number ones
Plans to write ten hit songs for their partner in the future.
For now in my double bed
In the present, promises increased love within their current circumstances.
I'ma love you twice as much
Reiterates the promise of intensified love now.
Ooh, yeah, twice as much
Reaffirms the commitment to love doubly.
Worst snow since we moved to the city
Describes severe snowfall since their move to the city.
Heater broke in the dead of night
The heater stopped working during the night.
Dragged the mattress to the living room so we
Moved the mattress to the living room to see their breath in the cold, illuminated by Christmas lights.
Could see our breath in the Christmas lights
Sharing an experience in tough conditions, finding beauty in simplicity.
Wish I could give you everything you want
Wishing to provide material gifts symbolized by wrapped presents.
White boxes underneath the trees
Realizes gifts don't substitute for emotional warmth.
But you know that don't keep you warm
True love is about emotional connection, not material possessions.
'Cause real love always comes free
Reiterates the value of genuine love, emphasizing its lack of cost.
I'm not a king (I'm not a king)
Reiteration of not being wealthy or powerful.
I can't give you much (I can't give you much)
Underlines the inability to provide lavish things.
But here in my double bed
Expresses increased love in their shared bed despite limitations.
I'ma love you twice as much
Despite current constraints, promises greater love in the future.
Someday I'll write you ten number ones
Future aspirations to create significant accomplishments for their partner.
But for now in my double bed
Currently, pledges intensified love within present circumstances.
I'ma love you twice as much (twice as much)
Reiterates the promise to love doubly now.
You could be faded, color for me
Describes that the partner's appearance or state wouldn't change their love.
Could be a blind man, you'd still be a sight to see
Emphasizes the partner's eternal attractiveness.
Every night on our backs, still we lie on this mattress
Despite hardships, lying together feels like a blissful dream.
Feels like a dream
Implies the surreal and extraordinary feeling of their relationship.
'Cause I'm not a king
Reaffirms not having wealth or power.
I can't give you much (give you much)
Reiterates the limitations in providing luxurious things.
But here in my double bed
Promises increased love despite material limitations.
I'ma love you twice as much
Commits to loving doubly within their shared bed despite constraints.
Someday I'll write you ten number ones
Aspiration to achieve significant success in the future for their partner.
But for now in my double bed
Present commitment to intensify love given their current situation.
I'ma love you twice as much (twice as much)
Reiterates the promise
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