Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
No I ain't had nothing to drink
I knew that's probably what you'd think
If I stopped by this time of night
Remember way back when
I promised you I'd drop in
At one of those meetings down at the Y
When they started talkin' 'bout the steps you take
Mistakes you make, the hearts you break and the price you pay
I almost walked away
You could hear a pin drop when this ole man
Stood up and said, I'm gonna say it again like I do every week
For those who don't know me...
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
This ole boy stood up in the aisle
Said he'd been living a life of denial and he cried
As he talked about wasted years
I couldn't believe what I heard
It was my life word for word
And all of a sudden it was clear
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
For us it may be too late
But it would mean the world to me
If you were there when I stand and say
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
I knew that's probably what you'd think
If I stopped by this time of night
Remember way back when
I promised you I'd drop in
At one of those meetings down at the Y
When they started talkin' 'bout the steps you take
Mistakes you make, the hearts you break and the price you pay
I almost walked away
You could hear a pin drop when this ole man
Stood up and said, I'm gonna say it again like I do every week
For those who don't know me...
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
This ole boy stood up in the aisle
Said he'd been living a life of denial and he cried
As he talked about wasted years
I couldn't believe what I heard
It was my life word for word
And all of a sudden it was clear
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
For us it may be too late
But it would mean the world to me
If you were there when I stand and say
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says, no fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
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Man I cannot believe nobody has said anything about this song yet, this is crazy. Well alright I guess Ill just tell yall my story cause there's nothin to figure out bout this song. This song means a whole lot to me cause my dad is actually in rehab right now as I right this recovering from alchoholism. Weve tried to stick beside him this whole time but it is the hardest thing in my life to sit there and watch my family destroyed because of this disease addiction. My mom has done a great job for the past say 12 years covering everything and trying to get through this. Hes been through plenty of rehabs but none that actualy worked permanently. Recently before we took him to rehab this time which is hopefully the last I havent had a father. I mean how could I when he wasnt there and the only time i saw him was when he came outta his room to go get beer. And I know this doesnt sound like that bad of a story but for a kid who has to cover up his tracks help his mom cause shes always stressed and then deal with a little brother its been horrible. Its finally coming to an end and I am so thankful. This song just means alot to me cause it reminds me of so much of what we go through. Well i guess thats all I have to say.
I totally love this song. I can relate it to a lot aspects of my life not just drinking and doing drugs.
"Well, they started talkin bout steps you take Mistakes you make The hearts you break And the price you pay " For every action there is a reaction and there's always a price you have to pay for decisions that you make. Made me think a lot. And realize that it's not just me; there's someone out there right now that can stand up and repeat my life word for word, made me feel a little less alone.
Kenny sings this song straight to my heart.
This song makes me cry everytime I hear it... My dad and two of my uncles are alcoholics, and we've been trying so hard to get them to stop drinking, for so long now, but they never quit, so it really tears my family apart. I made my uncle listen to this song, hoping that it would get through to him, but it didn't which was suprising because it's such an amazing song and really rings true to his life.
I really love this song because it's about alcoholism, recovery, and the 12 steps. It's simple .....and Kenny Chesney is SO freakin HOT....sorry but he is.....hehe
To me, this song is all about how a man's alcohol addiction tore his family apart. He has now admitted and accepted that he has a drinking problem and is seeking help at a 12 step meeting and he wants his ex wife/girlfriend/SO there to support him. Beautiful song.
It makes me having great respect for people who tell their story at rehab and help others (and themselves). Keep strong.
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