We were the perfect couple, two people so connected
Week before the wedding, things got a little hectic
Celebratin’ with the boys, had a few drinks as expected
That’s the last thing I recall, until I came home naked
Wish I could remember what happened to my clothes
Why all I’m wearing is this brand new tattoo
I’d retrace my steps, if I knew where to go
But I can’t even find my shoes
When I got home the door was locked, kinda like I suspected
She told me where I could go each word was quite selective
Thought she like my birthday suit, never once objected
She ran around in hers too, until I came home naked
Wish I could remember what happened to my clothes
Why all I’m wearing is this brand new tattoo
I’d retrace my steps, if I knew where to go
But I can’t even find my shoes
Now I’m packin’ up my bags not much to be collected
Once had quite the wardrobe, no insurance to protect it
Siftin’ through the ashes find a few things unaffected
Never knew she was found of fire, until I came home naked
Wish I could remember what happened to my clothes
Why all I’m wearing is this brand new tattoo
I’d retrace my steps, if I knew where to go
But I can’t even find my shoes
Maybe I’ll be a nudist, then I’ll be accepted
I won’t have to explain next time I come home naked
credits
from Whiskey. Water. Music.,
released July 1, 2014
Recorded at Nashville Demo Studios. Remixed 2014 at ShieldSong Studios, Nashville, TN.
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