Mixed Drinks About Feelings

Turn on a neon light At least make it feel like night Put on some this or that And maybe I won't feel so bad Need a little background noise To drown out this little voice Running circles 'round my brain Screaming louder than the pain My head is spinning My resolve is reeling I can tell by the heavy in my heart I'm going down soon No use fighting the fight It's no contest tonight My figured out's never been more confused Having mixed drinks about feelings and you Turn off the bedroom light Put on a brave face and face the night It's either get used to this dread Or the cold spot in our bed The bottle helps, but the memory burns The whiskey soothes, but I toss and turn I'll find sleep 'til dreams relent Wake up tired and try again My head is spinning My resolve is reeling I can tell by the heavy in my heart I'm going down soon No use fighting the fight It's no contest tonight My figured out's never been more confused Having mixed drinks about feelings and you Having mixed drinks about feelings and you Turn on a neon light At least make it feel like night --- Mixed Drinks About Feelings - Susan Tedeschi and Eric Church