Verse 1 (fugue in the style of bach) I woke up mad at the morning news Someone said “maybe slow it down” So I grabbed my freedom by the bottle Before the sun even touched the ground No toast, no eggs, no second thought Just rebellion in a glass If you tell me what I shouldn’t do I’ll do it twice—and fast Pre-Chorus (in the style of beethoven) I don’t need facts, don’t need advice Don’t need a reason why If common sense knocks on my door I’ll pretend I’m not inside Chorus (Stravinsky style) So I’m chugging Everclear at seven a.m. To prove I’m still my own damn man Burns going down, burns coming back That’s liberty leaving a chemical track I feel warmer now—can’t feel my hands Table’s on fire but I’m taking a stand Yeah I’m fine, I shout it clear Pass the courage, pour the fear Verse 2 They said “moderation’s probably smart” I heard “they’re coming for your soul” So I washed it down with red dye rage And a comment section full of goals My reflection’s smiling back at me Like it knows I won the fight Against a voice that calmly said “Hey—maybe not tonight” Pre-Chorus I don’t need nuance in my head That stuff just slows me down If wisdom whispers quietly I’ll let the shouting drown it out Chorus So I’m chugging Everclear at seven a.m. To prove I’m still my own damn man If this is wrong, I’ll make it loud If this hurts me, I’ll hurt with pride I feel stronger now—or maybe numb Hard to tell which side I’m on But I’m free—at least I think that’s clear Pass the courage, pour the fear Bridge Funny thing about proving a point Is sometimes the point proves you I’m guarding my rights with an open flame And a matchbook full of “you’ll see soon” If freedom means I can’t say no Even when I probably should Then I’m not sure who I’m fighting now Or why this ever felt good Final Chorus (smaller, drier) Still chugging Everclear at seven a.m. The mirror’s not my biggest fan Fire’s out but the smell remains Of something burned I can’t reclaim I laugh it off, take one more sip Call it strength, call it grit But somewhere past the smoke and cheer I miss the taste of something clear Outro Tomorrow I might eat some eggs. Or I might double down.