When you first hear “Must’ve Been Drunk,” it’s the kind of song that immediately strikes a chord—both for its clever lyrics and the raw emotion it carries. It’s a song that feels like a confessional, the kind of conversation you have late at night when the walls come down, and the truth starts pouring out.
The song beautifully captures the complexities of regret, humor, and honesty all wrapped up in one. The title itself hints at the story—a tale of waking up to the consequences of a night fueled by liquid courage and realizing that maybe, just maybe, you said or did things you wouldn’t have if you were sober. It’s relatable, almost painfully so, as it touches on those moments we’ve all had where we wish we could turn back time, just a little.
But what makes “Must’ve Been Drunk” truly special is the way it walks the fine line between humor and heartache. It’s not just a song about regret; it’s also about accepting our flaws and laughing at ourselves, understanding that life is messy and imperfect, and that’s okay. The lyrics paint a vivid picture, and the melody carries it home, making it the kind of song you can’t help but hum along to, even as you’re reflecting on your own ‘must’ve been drunk’ moments.
This song isn’t just about a single experience; it’s a mirror reflecting those universal feelings of vulnerability and the consequences that come with it. It’s for anyone who’s ever woken up with a heavy heart and a head full of questions about what happened the night before. “Must’ve Been Drunk” is more than just a tune—it’s a testament to the human experience, a reminder that we’re all just doing our best, even when we stumble.
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Lyrics
I remember a girl from the Salvation Army
Walked into the barroom last night
Well, she took out her bible and sat down beside us
And proceeded to show us the light
Well, we must’ve been drunk
When we said we’d stop drinking
A double shot over the line
Oh, we had to be drunk
Lord what were we thinkin’
Well, we must have been out of our minds
Well, I rolled a smoke, as she read us a scripture
St. Peter, St. Luke and St. Paul
And I said, now how come your talkin’ about walkin’ on water
to two drunks who can’t even crawl
Well, we must’ve been drunk
When we said we’d stop drinking
A double shot over the line
Oh, we had to be drunk
Lord what were we thinkin’
Well, we must have been out of our minds
I was down on my knees the last I remember
She was prayin’ me back to the fold
And I might have promised that I’d give up the bottle
but Jack Daniels walked off with my soul
Well, we must’ve been drunk
When we said we’d stop drinking
A double shot over the line
Oh, we had to be drunk
Lord what were we thinkin’
Well, we must have been out of our minds
Well, we must’ve been drunk
When we said we’d stop drinking
A double shot over the line
Oh, we had to be drunk
Lord what were we thinkin’
Well, we must have been out of our minds
Well, we must have been out of our minds