I used to chase that burning glow
Down at the bar off County Road
Neon buzzing, jukebox lies
Pouring courage in a glass of ice
Laugh too loud, stay too long
Call it freedom in a drinking song
But morning light would hit too hard
With a heavy head and a heavy heart
Thought that bottle made me brave
Turns out it just dug my grave
Now I'm clearer than whiskey, stronger than wine
Don't need a buzz just to feel fine
No more drowning in a Friday night
I found my fire in a sober light
Raise a glass of sweet tea high
Toast the truth, let the old me die
I ain't missing what I left behind
I'm high on living, clear in my mind
Now I wake up before the sun
Hear the birds instead of a ringing drum
Coffee steam and a quiet sky
No regrets from last night's goodbye
Backroad drive with the windows down
Hear that real-life country sound
Stars shine brighter, I see them all
When I ain't staring through alcohol
Didn't lose friends, didn't lose fun
Just found out who I've become
Yeah I'm clearer than whiskey, stronger than wine
Don't need a shot just to shine
No more drowning in a Friday night
I found my fire in a sober light
Raise a glass of sweet tea high
Toast the truth, let the old me die
I ain't missing what I left behind
I'm high on living, clear in my mind
Some say man, you changed your ways
Yeah I did - and I'm proud these days
It ain't about what's in your hand
It's about who you are when you stand
Clearer than whiskey, stronger than wine
Boot heels planted, walking that line
No more fog on a Sunday morn
I'm proud of the man reborn
Raise it up to a brand-new start
Clear eyes, steady heart
I didn't lose a damn good time
I just found a better high
Yeah I'm clearer than whiskey
And stronger than wine.