Mardi Gras
Dierks Bentley [feat. Trombone Shorty] Lyrics

Damn she hurts the morning after
The consequences of romanticizing a party girl are severe, and he's paying the price in the aftermath.

Drunk on thinking I could have her
His alcohol-induced confidence led him to believe he could win her over, but reality proved otherwise.

Strung her out long like lights on a balcony
He kept the fling going longer than he should have, with no real commitment or meaningful connection.

Come wasted, she don't care
She's not looking for anything serious, just a good time, regardless of inebriation levels.

Tuesday night I had her here
The relationship is purely physical, without any deeper bonds or meaningful moments.

Like beads and feathers, it was heaven her hanging on me
The momentary bliss he feels with her can't last, like the ephemeral nature of a Mardi Gras parade.

She took me for a ride, hit a new high
He got swept up in the excitement of the moment with her, despite the lack of substance to the relationship.

Throwing confetti in her green eyes
Her lively, flamboyant spirit is infectious and enrapturing, even if it doesn't lead to anything deeper or more meaningful.

Trying like hell to hold the bell of a ball
He's desperate to keep up with her fast-paced, freewheeling lifestyle, but he knows he can't keep pace with her forever.

She pulled me in a world of wonder
Her effervescent, carefree personality is intoxicating and exciting, but ultimately unattainable or unsustainable as a partner.

It's a charade trying to love her
The idea of loving her is appealing, but it's not real or sustainable, just a facade of a deeper connection that doesn't exist.

It's like trying to save a soul from Mardi Gras
The transitory nature of Mardi Gras, where everyone is just out for a good time and nothing lasts, mirrors the futility of trying to build a long-term relationship with her.

Trashed my heart just like these streets
The aftermath of their relationship is as messy and chaotic as the streets after a wild Mardi Gras celebration.

Her perfume's all over me
Even after they're done, he can't shake the memory of her or the fleeting, ephemeral pleasures they shared.

Just reminded me of a night I can't forget
The memories of their time together, even if they were short-lived and ultimately shallow, linger in his mind and heart.

She paraded me around
He was just a plaything or accessory to her, rather than a genuine partner or lover.

Swirled eyes, not I had a crown on my head till she left
The charm of her whirlwind lifestyle left him feeling like a temporary king, but ultimately empty and alone after she moved on.

Thought she'd stay, but instead
He had false hopes for something more real or meaningful with her, but she was just passing through and didn't really care about the bigger picture.

She ain't looking for love
Her priorities and interests lie solely in hedonistic pleasures, not in deeper or more lasting emotional connections.

No she's just looking for a real good time
The fleeting thrills of the moment are all that matters to her, not more serious or meaningful pursuits.

And you can't change her weather
No matter how hard he tries, he can't alter or influence her wild, freewheeling lifestyle or priorities.

She's a hurricane every time
Her wild and chaotic personality sweeps him up, but leaves him feeling disoriented, confused, and powerless in the aftermath.