Lyrics
A long night of straight whiskey drinkin', Got my mind turnin' and twistin', no, don’t wanna let go, But sometimes when things seem too much, My ole pals, my whiskey and Dutch, Somehow they make everythin' better, So whether it’s you, I’m hung up on, Or that my truck just broke down, The sweet, sweet taste of alcohol, will take the, Bitter out of my mouth, Yeah, it burns like hell goin' down, But it don't hurt like you do now. So I'll raise this glass till the lights go out, Tryna wash that bitter out of my mouth. Got your picture still stuck on the dashboard, And a warnin' light I can't ignore. Been three damn weeks since you drove away, But your memory's still riding shotgun today. My boss called twice, said I'm late again, Got a half-dead truck and a couple good friends. And the bartender knows when I walk through the door, I'm gonna say I'm fine, then ask for one more. So whether it’s you, I’m hung up on, Or that my truck just broke down, The sweet, sweet taste of alcohol, will take the, Bitter out of my mouth, Yeah, it burns like hell goin' down, But it don't hurt like you do now. So I'll raise this glass till the lights go out, Tryna wash that bitter out of my mouth. Well, the truth is sitting at the bottom of this glass, Ain't a single drop gonna bring you back. I can blame the world, blame the rain, blame you, But there's a few things I could'a done different too. And I know come morning I'll feel it again, Same old heartache, same old regrets. But tonight there's a song on the jukebox playin' loud, And I'm tryin' to drown that bitter out. So whether it’s you, I’m hung up on, Or that my truck just broke down, The sweet, sweet taste of alcohol, will take the, Bitter out of my mouth, Yeah, it burns like hell goin' down, But it don't hurt like you do now. So I'll raise this glass till the lights go out, Tryna wash that bitter out of my mouth. And I know it won't fix what I'm feelin', Or bring back the love that I found. But for one more night I'll keep believin', I can wash that bitter out of my mouth. Last call, and the bar's closin' down, Still got that bitter in my mouth.
With a glass of whiskey, a broken-down truck and a heart that refuses to mend, Wade Sullivan introduces himself through Bitter Out of My Mouth, a bittersweet country single about life's everyday troubles and the questionable ways people try to forget them. Rooted in traditional Texas country storytelling, the recording combines warm acoustic guitars, expressive pedal steel and a steady, understated rhythm section with Sullivan's deep, naturally gravelly vocals. Its memorable chorus brings a touch of humour to heartbreak, while the verses paint a familiar picture of unreliable vehicles, demanding bosses and the comfort of old friends. Beneath its easygoing character lies a more vulnerable story. As the night unfolds, Sullivan begins to recognise that another drink cannot repair a broken relationship or erase past mistakes. Warm, rugged and quietly reflective, Bitter Out of My Mouth introduces a songwriter who knows how to laugh at his troubles, even when they refuse to disappear.
16 February 2025
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