Intro: 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