Lyrics
When I drink beer, I know what happens
Reflecting on the predictable consequences of drinking beer.
I've seen it happen, a hundred times before
Acknowledging past experiences of the anticipated outcomes.
I tell myself, I'll just have a couple
Expressing initial intent to consume only a small amount.
And I'll have a couple
Admitting to having a few drinks despite the initial intention.
And then a couple more
Conveying a progression from a couple of drinks to more.
By that fifth one, I'm holdin' my phone
At the fifth drink, engaging in sentimental behavior, looking at photos.
Lookin' through pictures, of me and you
Reflecting on memories with a focus on a past relationship.
And then I sit there, stare at your number
Expressing a moment of hesitation and contemplation.
Thinkin' I shouldn't, but I always do
Recognizing the impulse to contact someone despite reservations.
And oh you don't always answer
Acknowledging that the person may not always respond to calls.
Oh it's better if you don't
Suggesting that it might be better if the person doesn't answer.
'Cause oh I can just keep drinkin'
Indicating a desire to continue drinking and avoid responsibilities.
Call in a cab and head back home
Contemplating using a cab to return home, implying intoxication.
But when you answer, it gets messed up
Highlighting the negative consequences of receiving a response.
'Cause you get dressed up, and meet me here
Describing the person dressing up and agreeing to meet despite reservations.
I know it's only, because you're lonely
Understanding that the motivation for meeting is loneliness.
But that don't matter, when I drink beer
Asserting that the reason for meeting becomes irrelevant when under the influence of beer.
Oh layin' there beside you
Anticipating the emotional pain of being with the person.
Oh I know it's gonna hurt
Acknowledging the emotional conflict between pleasure and pain.
'Cause oh there ain't nothin' better
Emphasizing the intensity of emotional attachment during the moment.
Than holdin' you
Expressing the comfort of holding the person despite the inevitable hurt.
But there ain't nothin' worse
Contrasting the pleasure of the moment with the subsequent pain.
Than when I wake up and that bed is empty
Describing the emptiness felt upon waking up alone.
That pain hit's me, 'cause you ain't there
Explaining the emotional impact of the absence of the person.
I still want you, but I can't have you
Expressing a continuing desire for the person despite impossibility.
And if I can't have you, I just want a beer
Choosing beer as a substitute for the unattainable relationship.
Right now I'm thirsty, for a cold one
Expressing a current desire for a drink to quench thirst.
As much as I want one, I'm steerin' clear
Acknowledging the need to avoid alcohol despite the desire.
'Cause I'm still hurtin'
Conveying ongoing emotional pain from a past experience.
From the last time
Referencing a lingering hurt from a previous relationship.
And it's been a long time, since I drank beer
Highlighting the significant time that has passed since drinking beer.
So I'll take water, or maybe Coca-Cola
Choosing non-alcoholic alternatives due to awareness of consequences.
'Cause I know what happens
Reiterating the awareness of the negative outcomes associated with beer consumption.
When I drink beer
Stating the decision to avoid beer to prevent the anticipated repercussions.
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