Just because I drink more than I used to
Doesn't mean that you're the one to blame
Just because I come home a little later every night
Doesn't mean that I'm living in shame
Lord it's not you, it's me that should be sorry
I've neglected you more than I should
You say we can work it out together
It would be so easy if we could
But how can I explain the way I'm feelin'
I've always kept my feelings locked inside
It's easier to tell them to a stranger
And drinking seems to soothe my wounded mind
Maybe someday I'll be the way you want me
It seems I've let this bottle take command
You say you don't think it holds the answer
Oh but sometimes it helps me be a man