I got wasted 'cause I didn't wanna deal with myself tonightMy thoughts get drowned until I feel alrightI keep drinkin' 'til I'm someone I don't recognizeI got wastedI got wasted 'cause I didn't wanna deal with myself tonightMy thoughts get drowned until I feel alrightI keep drinkin' 'til I'm someone I don't recognizeI got wastedMy life been gettin' sorta crazy, and I don't wanna thinkI look myself right in the mirror, and I don't even blinkThen I get angry, take the rest, and pour it right in the sinkI know where this road goesAlcohol ain't my friend, but I keep drinkin' 'cause these demons roamAnd follow me 'round everywhere I goIt clouds my mind and soul, it turns my heart coldBut I keep drinkin' 'cause it makes me feel like I'm not aloneI'm havin' problems, my pride won't let me reach outLookin' at this bottle, havin' nothin' but doubtDon't wanna drink, but it keeps comin' around and around and aroundI got wasted 'cause I didn't wanna deal with myself tonightMy thoughts get drowned until I feel alrightI keep drinkin' 'til I'm someone I don't recognizeI got wastedI got wasted 'cause I didn't wanna deal with myself tonightMy thoughts get drowned until I feel alrightI keep drinkin' 'til I'm someone I don't recognizeI got wastedI know I need to quit (I need to quit)I gotta do better (I gotta do better)Example to these kids ('xample to these kids)'Cause they watchin' when I'm there, but I'm scared'Cause I've been chasing the man that I am when I start to drinkHe's cocky confident, and he don't give a damn what you thinkThis world is beatin' me down, and it's pushed me right to brinkI take a shot every time because, man, it helps me escapeI'm takin' care of these people, but no one takes care of meI want to talk to somebody, but I feel no one relatesI need better now, I think I've lost my wayI'm havin' battles with faith, it's painted right on my faceI hope better times are comin', no chase, but I'm still runnin'I gotta take control, and I won't stop for nothin'Dear, God, this is my test, promise that I'll do my bestJust help with this pain I feel, and pressure that is on my chestI got wasted 'cause I didn't wanna deal with myself tonightMy thoughts get drowned until I feel alrightI keep drinkin' 'til I'm someone I don't recognizeI got wastedI got wasted 'cause I didn't wanna deal with myself tonightMy thoughts get drowned until I feel alrightI keep drinkin' 'til I'm someone I don't recognizeI got wasted