Drink Till I Wake Up Dead

Kenny Keywest

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Bartender knows my first and last name,
Says, “Son, you’re back to play that same ol’ game.”
I say, “Pour me somethin’ I can’t forget,”
He laughs, “Ain’t found that bottle yet.”

[Pre-Chorus]
I ain’t runnin’ from pain, I’m just out of tread,
So I’ll toast the ghosts in my empty head.

[Chorus]
I’m gonna drink till I wake up dead,
Floatin’ on a dream in a motel bed.
If heaven’s closed, I’ll raise one instead,
I’m gonna drink till I wake up dead.

[Verse 2]
Neon angels hum my favorite tune,
Another sunrise shows up too soon.
If love’s a ship, then mine done sank,
Guess I’ll drown my pride and cash the bank.

[Pre-Chorus]
The jukebox hums like a mercy prayer,
Ain’t no halo hangin’ here tonight, I swear.

[Chorus]
I’m gonna drink till I wake up dead,
Floatin’ on a dream in a motel bed.
If heaven’s closed, I’ll raise one instead,
I’m gonna drink till I wake up dead.

[Bridge]
Maybe I’m chasin’ peace, not sin,
Maybe the end’s where we begin.
If tomorrow calls, just let it ring,
’Cause I’m too drunk to feel a thing.

[Final Chorus]
I’m gonna drink till I wake up dead,
With the ghosts of love inside my head.
If heaven’s closed, I’ll raise one instead,
I’m gonna drink till I wake up dead.

[Outro]
Save me a seat where the sinners play —
I’ll be late, but I’m on my way.