Bourbon

Yeah, well, he's drinking down the bourbon like it was soda pop
Trying to quell a feeling he knows ain't gonna stop
He's mortgaged out his blood for one more chance to breatheHe had the DT's for breakfast, the shakes till noon
He picked up his bag and left this motel room
His head held high but his heart is on its kneesWell, he packed his guitar and his bar room tan
Gotta get some miles behind him as fast as he can
Another destination, some place else to playWell, he left a life behind him in some old trailer park
They tried to make it work, it was ruined from the start
He had to shake the rust, it became the time to leave, yeah, wohIt's a honky tonk engagement
But there's no better place to play
His face feels like a crazy pavement
It's getting more lined every dayWell, he's gonna write a letter and try to explain
She says he's too old to have these growing pains
But something keeps him moving, living on through the nightBut as the night approaches, a change is in the air
His heart is pumping fast, he's got no cares
The music befriends him, it can take him anywhere, yeahIt's a honky tonk engagement
But there's no better place to play
His mind feels like crazy pavement
He's getting crazed out every dayWell, he's drinking down the bourbon like it was soda pop
Trying to quell a feeling he knows ain't gonna stop
He's mortgaged out his blood for one more chance to breatheHe's had the DT's for breakfast, the chills till noon
He packed his guitar and left the hotel room
His head held high but his heart is on its knees, yeah