I just like the taste

“I Just Like the Taste” — Performance-Ready Version
Verse 1
He says, “I just like the taste, I don’t drink water much,”
Says it with a grin like that line still works.
Calls it normal, calls it nothin’, says it takes the edge off,
But “just one tonight” somehow never stops.
Pre-Chorus 1
Got a drink for his nerves, got a drink for his mood,
Got an answer ready… before the question’s through.
Chorus 1
“I just like the taste,” yeah that’s his line,
Seven nights deep, still sayin’ he’s fine.
Just a joke, just a habit… just somethin’ he hides,
Shows up when there’s nothin’ else to do,
Can in hand for comfort, empties in the backseat of his Ford.
He shines when the neon’s alive—
But fades once the buzz is gone.
Verse 2
He don’t name the weight, just shrugs it off,
Calls it “nothin’ much” while he tops it off.
High when he’s buzzed, low when it’s gone,
Chasin’ the quiet… ‘til it slips away.
Pre-Chorus 2
When the truth gets loud, he drowns it out,
Spins the can up… til it clatters on the floor.
Chorus 2
“I just like the taste,” that’s what he’ll swear,
Seven nights runnin’ like nothin’s there.
Just a joke, just a habit… just somethin’ he hides,
And he’s only around when there’s somethin’ to pour,
Can in hand, empties in the backseat floor.
He shines when the neon’s alive—
But fades once the buzz is gone.
Bridge
Funny how the bottle never takes the blame,
When it’s doin’ the work feelings never claimed.
Denial’s gold… he wears it proud,
Laugh it off sayin’, “I just like the taste.”
Final Chorus
Yeah, “I just like the taste,” no water in sight,
Seven days deep feels perfectly right.
Call it fun, call it normal, call it not that deep,
’Til the quiet hits hard… and the truth won’t sleep.
He swears he’s fine, says it’s all okay—
Quiet as a lie…
He just won’t say.

Country, Female Vocals, Chill, strong vocals, power