I'll Regret It All In The Morning
Richard Thompson Lyrics

Whiskey helps to clear my head
Drinking alcohol is a temporary escape from my problems and concerns.

Bring it with you into bed
I want to be inebriated while I'm physically intimate, so I don't have to face my emotional vulnerability.

If I beat you nearly dead
My aggression and violence towards my partner is a direct result of my emotional turmoil and anger.

I'll regret it all in the morning
I know my violent behavior is unjustifiable and harmful, but I won't fully realize it until the next day when my rational mindset is restored.

I'm so drunk I couldn't care
Being intoxicated has impaired my ability to empathize with others, leading me to engage in reckless or dangerous behavior without any real concern for the consequences.

If that's a wig or your own hair
The alcohol has not only impaired my judgment but also my vision, leading me to not be able to tell if my partner is wearing a wig or not.

Here's my ticket, take me there
I feel so disconnected and disillusioned with my current reality that I would rather escape into oblivion, even if it means losing everything I have in my life is at stake.

When I see your smiling face
My memory of your happiness is a stark contrast to the reality of our current situation, and it will only bring me shame and regret in the morning.

I'd rather be in any place but here
I feel trapped in my current circumstances and would prefer to be anywhere else than in my current moment and position.

The years have left their mark
The passage of time has not been kind, and I'm consumed with regret for the choices I've made.

Your skin feels smooth as bark
Although I'm physically present, I'm not emotionally connected, and the tactile sensation of your touch feels unnatural and foreign to me.

As we shiver in the dark
Despite being physically intimate, neither of us is emotionally fulfilled, and our intimacy feels empty and cold.

As you gaze around in fright
My partner is fully aware of the danger and insecurity of our situation, and they feel trapped and powerless.

With your knuckles turning white
My partner is so scared and desperate that they are unconsciously clenching their fists in fear and anxiety.

You're a lonely, lonely sight
Despite our physical proximity, our emotional disconnection leaves us as isolated and alone as if we were in separate rooms.

To wake up to in the morning
The morning will bring regret, shame, and emotional pain as we both have to confront the reality of our present choices and their consequences.

This is no way to exist
I have come to the realization that this life I'm living is not fulfilling, and I'm consumed by a deep sense of despair and disillusionment

With a girl who keeps a list
My partner is keeping a tally of my faults and failings, and I fear that I'm losing their love and respect.

Naming all the boys she's missed
My partner has had previous relationships and experiences that they fondly remember, which reinforces my belief that they will eventually leave me for someone else.

And she's longed for in the morning
Despite my current doubts and fears, I still have a deep emotional attachment to my partner and will inevitably feel a sense of loss and regret when they leave me.

Now the room is spinning fast
The alcohol has taken its toll, and I'm struggling to maintain my physical balance, which symbolizes my emotional instability as well.

And it fades away at last
The temporary relief that alcohol provided has worn off, and reality has set in, beckoning me to confront the consequences of my actions.

And this empty night is past
Our emotionally unfulfilling evening has concluded and now lies behind us, leaving me to ponder over the choices and actions of the past night with feelings of regret and sadness.

I'll regret it all in the morning
My failure to confront my inner demons and emotional insecurities has pushed me to engage in reckless and self-destructive behavior, leaving me to regret and mourn the consequences of my actions in the morning.