FAWM: "I'M DRINKING TO FORGET"

I'M DRINKING TO FORGET

Liner Notes

Haven't done any "country" yet, and this is kind of "country", right? Good ol' drinkin' song! I hope you enjoy it!

Lyrics

DRINKING TO FORGET

Words & Music
By
Jerry Pettit
Facebook.com/JerryPettitMusic

Neon lights flicker in
this empty bar
Whiskey in my glass,
memories near and far
Your laughter echoes,
though you're not around
I'm drowning sorrows,
but I'm bound to drown

Chorus:
I'm drinking to forget,
but I remember more
Every sip just brings me closer
to what I'm running from
The bottle's my escape,
but when morning comes
I'm still lost without you,
and what's done is done

Photos on the wall,
smiles frozen in time
I trace your face with fingers
stained with wine
The jukebox plays our song,
salt rim on my glass
Tequila burns my throat,
but the pain won't pass

Chorus:
I'm drinking to forget,
but I remember more
Every sip just brings me closer
to what I'm running from
The bottle's my escape,
but when morning comes
I'm still lost without you,
and what's done is done

Bridge:
In the bottom of this bottle
I'm searching for relief
But all I find are shadows
Of a love beyond belief
No matter how I try
To wash away the past
These memories, they haunt me
And the hurt, it's bound to last

Chorus:
I'm drinking to forget,
but I remember more
Every sip just brings me closer
to what I'm running from
The bottle's my escape,
but when morning comes
I'm still lost without you,
and what's done is done

I'm drinking to forget,
but I'll always remember you

© 2025, Jerry Pettit

Comments

@gwynjones 1w

Drinking and country kinda go together really well as do the lyrics and music on this excellent JP song...cheers!

@chill4matt 1w

Country!! Love that guitar that first comes in during the break. It is subtle and works very well throughout the rest of the composition. Great lyrics and nice vocals, Jerry. BTW I don't drink, but as Susan basically said, maybe all us non-drinkers need to do so to forget.

@paul_pedersen 1w

Another fine song, Jerry. And, yes, you're edging toward a classic country theme. Now, if you could just add in a pickup truck or two, you'd definitely be there.

@richaaaay 1w

Classic JP!!! Thoughtful, and well articulated lyrics that paint a clear picture. You got yourself a nice country song here…

@coolparadisoMod 1w

Kinda Certainly lyrically! Another good one, like the use of pause and the subtle keys.

@sheslin 1w

It is songs like this that make me wish I drank - there is so much I want to not see right now! Great chorus. Fabulous lyrics so nicely written around your theme. Oh nice pause there - I love a good dramatic pause. Great transitions too. Nice work Jerry.

@billwhite51 1w

terrific country lyrics, but do people really drink to escape? i used to drink because the girls looked a lot prettier when i was drunk.

@katestantonsings 1w

oooh, what a line: "Every sip just brings me closer
to what I'm running from". Just hearing you sing that made me think of some powerful memories. A good song does that!
I've always steered clear of alcohol 100% because I knew too many from my childhood who ruined their lives with it. I also feel like I get more done :) When the morning comes & reality hits, one must learn to face their probs strong & sober. I'm not judgy ;0) promise!

@greengrassgirl 1w

Classic line: I'm drinking to forget/But I'm drinking more. I don't think I've ever heard it said quite that way before. That kind of cleverness appeals to me.

@sbs 1w

Like how the vocals jumped out of the gate as if they couldn't wait to be heard. Super clear! Appreciated the backing beat - really good this year! Nice write, stellar production.