It took me so long
To figure it out
But now that I know the truth
I cannot seem to forget:
I'm only pretty when you're drunk
You say you want to be with me
That you never dreamed you'd meet
Anyone like me
That you want me to wait for you
Just a few more weeks
But we've been at this bar for hours now
And I know...
I'm only pretty when you're drunk
And though I realize
There are others that would love me
Sober or straight
Healthy or draped across the doorway of death
That knowledge doesn't help me
I only want you
And I'm
Only pretty when you're drunk
It's hard to stop myself
From getting that next round
It's hard to keep my own head straight
I know what I'm doing
I know about you, too...
I'm only pretty when you're drunk
I'll sit on this stool with you
Til they kick us out of this forsaken place
I'll let you get sick in my sink
I know I'll pay for this tomorrow
But there's no room for tomorrow in this moment
Because I'm caught in the snare of your heavy-lidded eyes
And I know what they're seeing:
A willing woman who wants you
And who knows
She's only pretty when you're drunk.