Drunk Truths

(Inspired vibe: “Drunk Plans” — alcohol honesty; twist: soldier admitting things only when drunk)Topic: What he says when he’s drunk vs. what he hides when soberTone: Confessional, emotional, slightly humorous*
Verse 1
Last night I told you we should move to the coast,Buy a little shack where we’d drink and toast.Said I’d learn guitar and write you a song,Said I’d fix everything that’s ever gone wrong.You laughed at first, then you sighed real low,Said, “Baby, you only say these things when you glow.”You’re right—whiskey loosens my guarded tongue,Lets me feel twenty when I feel worn and young.
Verse 2
Truth is, sober me stays scared as hell—To promise a life I’m not sure I do well.Some days I win, some days I sink,Some days I drown in the things I think.But when I’m drunk, the truth spills clear—I’m happiest only when you’re near.All those wild plans ain’t just talk—They’re the dreams I chase but can’t quite walk.
Pre-Chorus
If courage came in the light of day,I’d say the same things the same damn way.
Chorus
’Cause these drunk plans are sober truths,Every word a piece of proofThat I want a future built with you,Even if I hide it in the booth.One day soon when I’m not scared—I’ll say it sober, loud, declared:These drunk plansAre sober truths.
Bridge
Whiskey ain’t honesty—it’s just a doorTo what my heart’s been saying before.

* Instruments: Acoustic, piano, light electric, easy drums