Story Behind The Song
True life story---works like a charm sometimes.
Song Description
Had a great time partying and now the moment of reckoning comes---claim the 5th!
| Song Length |
3:01 |
Genre |
Country - Honky Tonk, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Worried |
Subject |
Alchohol, Beer, Wine, Justice |
| Similar Artists |
Alabama, Clint Black |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Claiming The 5th
V1: Out till dawn with a glow on
I never mean to cause any harm
Had a few drinks and I know what she thinks
If I twist the truth---she'll twist off my arm
Br: But the truth would be so risky
So I blame it on the whiskey
Ch: I'm claiming the 5th
Claiming the 5th
I don't intend to shock the nation
With any self-incrimination
I'm claiming the 5th!
V2: Don't recall all that happened
Just know I've got too many friends
We all sat down and we bought a round
But that's not where the story ends
Br: My chances are growing smaller
With guilt smeared on my collar
Chorus
Br: But the truth would be so risky
So I blame it on the whiskey
(Talking): I better think of something fast
Like call my lawyer or something
That's one mean woman I'm looking at...
Chorus