[Verse 1](Quiet, almost talking) [John] Yeah, the beer's cold and the stars are out, [John] Just another Friday night, no doubt. [John] The smoke's stingin' my eyes a bit, [John] But it's probably just the wind, I'll admit. [John] I got that raise, truck's still running fine, [John] Man, I've never felt better, never been more mine. [John] I cleaned out the garage, put the old dog on a diet— [John] But, she left last Tuesday, and I'm just tryin' to keep quiet. [Pre-Chorus](Friendly, knowing, slightly challenging) [Bob] Hold on, buddy, let's pump the brakes right there. [Bob] You're listing off accomplishments like you're down kneeling a prayer. [Bob] I heard her slamming the screen door two counties over, [Bob] You think I'm blind? You look like you haven't slept since October. [Chorus](Building energy, steady rhythm. Full Harmony.) [John and Bob] These are the lies you tell your friends, the ones we whisper low, [John] Sayin' 'I'm alright, man, I can let her go.' [Bob] Yeah, you swear your other half ain't what you're missin' somehow, [John and Bob] 'Cause it's easier to pretend you're fine when you're alone right now. [John and Bob] But tonight, we're sharing the glow, and I know what you know: [John and Bob] The bourbon burns fast, but the truth burns slow. [Verse 2](Simple instrumentation) [Bob] I get it, man, putting on that brave, chin up show. [Bob] You walk into the shop, with nowhere for the pain to go. [Bob] You crank up the radio, hear 'bout the freedom and the speed, [Bob] Trying to convince yourself that's all you really need. [Bob] But then you drive to that old coffee shop at noon, [Bob] And the 'I'm fine' façade starts crumbling like the moon. [Bob] You can fool the take-out girl and the guy across the lane, [Bob] But you can't lie to the fella who watched you earn the pain. [Pre-Chorus](Reluctantly admitting, more vulnerable) [John] Okay, the silence is louder than any old song. [John] Every minute I fill up just to prove that I'm strong. [John] I still check my pocket 'cause I think my phone just buzzed, [John] Hoping that one text says, 'What we had was, and still is, love.' [Chorus](Full energy, Stronger Harmony.) [John and Bob] These are the lies you tell your friends, the ones we whisper low, [John] Sayin' 'I'm alright, man, I can let her go.' [Bob] Yeah, you swear your other half ain't what you're missin' somehow, [John and Bob] 'Cause it's easier to pretend you're fine when you're alone right now. [John and Bob] But tonight, we're sharing the glow, and I know what you know: [John and Bob] The bourbon burns fast, but the truth burns slow. [Bridge](Tempo slows down, simple instrumentation. Comforting tone.) [Bob] You don't gotta hide your face in the dark, man. [Bob] The healing ain't done with a snap of your fingers or a plan. [Bob] Let the fire take the night, let the smoke chase the lies, [Bob] It's alright to be broken beneath these clear country skies. [Outro](Music fades, voice trades.) [John] Thanks for the wood, man. [Bob] Any time, brother. You want another? [John] Nah, I think I'm gonna go... [Bob]...Go be alone with the truth for a while? [John] Yeah. [John and Bob] The lies around the fire... [Fade out with final acoustic chord.]
