Story Behind The Song
The writers have, of course, seen many instances of alcohol abuse in others throughout their lives.
Song Description
There is a chance for redemption in this story of alcoholism, but sometimes it takes a traumatic incident to initiate it.
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Failure |
| Similar Artists |
Martina McBride, Celine Dion |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
BEFORE HE WAS SOBER
Amanda Cornett, Sam Cooper ©2011
615-469-4067 jericat@yahoo.com
Before he was sober, he didn't know is kids,
Covered up for Daddy, no matter what he did.
Both of his exes went back to their maiden names,
They tried to save him, but he refused to take the blame,
Before he was sober.
Before he was sober, he was quick to pick a fight,
With anyone who crossed his path, cause he thought he had the right,
All his friends at happy hour, helped him drown the pain away,
Sometimes it was Jack or Bud or su amigo Jose,
Before he was sober,
bridge
He woke to the sound of sirens, heard someone say, "he's not dead....yet".
In and out of consciousness, he flashed back to all his regrets.
Before he was sober, he used every excuse,
Until he hit the bottom and saw all he had to lose,
Before he was sober, he could never love someone,
He could never hold me the way he does,
Now that he's sober,
Now that he's sober,
Thank God, he's sober,
And that's all over,
Now that he's sober.