Reasons To Quit
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Lyrics

The smoke and booze don't do me like before
The effects of smoking and drinking have diminished and are not enjoyable anymore

And I'm hardly ever sober
I am frequently under the influence of substances

And my old friends don't come around much anymore
My substance abuse has caused a rift between myself and my former friends

The low it always lower than the high
The negative experiences associated with substance abuse outweigh the positive ones

And the reasons to quit
The factors that motivate me to quit

Don't out number all the reasons why
Despite the reasons to quit, the reasons to continue using outweigh them

I can't afford the habit all the time
The cost of substance abuse is becoming unsustainable

I need to be sober
I recognize the importance of sobriety for my well-being and creativity

They have no rhyme or reason when you're high
The decision-making processes that accompany being under the influence are irrational and senseless

And the reason for quittin's
The rationale for stopping substance abuse

Gettin' bigger each day
Becoming more significant and urgent with time

So we keep smokin' and we keep drinkin'
Despite the consequences, we continue to use substances

Havin' fun and never thinkin'
Engaging in reckless behavior without considering the consequences

Laughin' at the price tag that we pay
Minimizing the negative impact of substance abuse

And we keep roarin' down the fast lane
Continuing with a fast-paced, high-risk lifestyle

Like two young men feelin' no pain
Feeling invincible and immune to negative consequences