Story Behind The Song

Had a running joke with my wife that if she didn't change her negative ways I would write a song about her called half-empty. Should have seen her face when one day I whipped this one out at a gig...

Song Description

Guy who tends to look on the bright side--possibly a bit of a dreamer--partnered to a girl who tends to be a bit fretful about the future and worries about the past. He entreats her to enjoy the time they have remaining because "past frustrations, are just libations"

Lyrics

Half Empty

Half empty half empty
why worry what's been spilt
it's what's left that you're wasting
past frustrations were just libations
and the sweetest part remains for the tasting

I saw a castle in the clouds
seem like all you remember was the rain
yeah we got a little wet
but we sure came clean
it's only your perspective
that causes you this pain

half empty half empty
why worry what's been spilt
it's what's left that you're wasting
past frustrations were just libations
and the sweetest part remains for the tasting

oh babe seems like you got enough worries for the entire
neighborhood
it's like your inner critic never, never relaxes
I swear if tonight we won a million
tomorrow you'd moan about the taxes...

half empty, if it's only half empty
then let's raise our glasses high
we may fill them again
and if we can pass this test
let's make the next round the best
baby let me pour for you
you just say when...