Stayin' Single, Drinkin' Doubles
Solo Soiree: Embracing Independence with Midnight North's Melody
Lyrics
Thought I might go out tonight, I painted on some jeans
Contemplating going out, dressed up with painted jeans.
I pulled my favorite cowboy boots all the way up to my knees
Wearing favorite cowboy boots up to the knees.
I had a double shot of courage to get me out the door
Boosted confidence with a double shot of courage.
Well it went down so smoothly so I poured myself one more
Smooth experience with the first drink, leading to another.
And now I'm stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Choosing to remain single and indulging in heavy drinking alone.
Before I got myself to the bar I wound up stoned at home
Intended to go to the bar but ended up getting high at home.
Licking liquor off my lips, no time to bitch and moan
No time to complain; instead, dealing with the consequences.
When you're stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Emphasizing the solitary nature of staying single and drinking doubles.
I rolled out of bed this morning wearing Thursday's clothes
Waking up in disarray, emphasizing a lifestyle of chaos.
Tonight is Sunday morning. Lord, is the the only way I know
Acknowledging a continuous cycle, with time blending together.
There's a pile of rolled up papers stacked on my front stairs
Visualizing neglect through a stack of newspapers at the doorstep.
A little sleep my do my good, this bottle says not yet
Weighing the need for sleep against the temptation of another drink.
And now I'm stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Reiteration of the choice to stay single and consume alcohol.
Before I got myself to the bar I wound up stoned at home
Failed attempt to reach the bar, ending up intoxicated at home.
Licking liquor off my lips, no time to bitch and moan
Acceptance of the situation without complaining.
When you're stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Highlighting the loneliness of the chosen lifestyle.
Now it's way past midnight, I've been drinking way too long
Indicating a prolonged drinking session into the late hours.
Quartered up the jukebox so I could hear my favorite song
Manipulating the jukebox to hear a preferred song.
This real smooth talker slides on over. Puts his hands around my waist
Encounter with a smooth talker, leading to a defensive reaction.
So I stole his wallet, slammed his beer, and slapped him cross the face
Assertive response by stealing, drinking, and confronting the person.
And now I'm stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Continuation of the single, drinking lifestyle despite events.
Before I got myself to the bar I wound up stoned at home
Reflecting on the failed attempt to reach the bar earlier.
Licking liquor off my lips, no time to bitch and moan
No time for complaints, emphasizing acceptance.
When you're stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Reiteration of the solitary nature of the chosen lifestyle.
When you're stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Repeating the mantra of staying single and drinking doubles.
When you're stayin' single, drinkin' doubles all night long alone
Final repetition, emphasizing the enduring choice.
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