Drinkin' & Thinkin' is about sitting in your rocking chair on your front porch at 80 years old, with a glass of whisky in hand, and reflecting on your life. What choices were you afraid to make that you now have regrets not making? What choices did you make that led you down a path of incredible adventure, joy, and fulfillment? And through it all, what was the most important thing that you found on your journey? Hopefully the answer is the one thing that connects us all. It's unconditional. Love.
A careful blend of melodies between pop-punk and country, this "punktry" song is sure to catch your ear and have you singing-along in no time!
lyrics
Lyrics:
When I’m finally sittin’ in the old man's chair
Rockin’ back and forth, lookin’ worse for wear
Fulfillment stretched from ear-to-ear
Glass in hand, I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
Drinkin’ and thinkin’ ‘bout love
Live a good damn life, no regrets or fear
And when my time is up, I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout
Love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
Drinkin’ and thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
Drinkin’ and thinkin’ ‘bout love
When I’ve lost my way down the winding road
And the map’s being drawn up as I go
Find myself at another fork
Take a swig for courage, and I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
Drinkin’ and thinkin’ ‘bout love
A risk leading to an impending doom
Is a life worth living, I said a life worth living, and I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout
Love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
Drinkin’ and thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ve been chasing you through the rain
Now my boots are muddy and my pride is strained
And my heart’s so heavy, I can’t bear the weight
Of another cold lonely night (hey! hey! hey!)
Now my palms are sweaty and my patience drained
And my armor’s cracked, but the scars look great
The whisky burnin’ down the memories
So I’ll keep drinkin’ but I’ll quit thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll quit thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll quit thinkin’ ‘bout love, baby
Said I’ll quit thinkin’ ‘bout love
For now...
Love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
Drinkin’ and thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love (I'll be thinkin' 'bout)
(I'll be thinkin' 'bout) I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
I’ll be thinkin’ ‘bout love
credits
released May 1, 2020
Credits:
Produced by: Siegfried Meier & John Maksym
Mixed by: Shawn Moore
Mastered by: Siegfried Meier at Beach Road Mastering
Engineered by: Siegfried Meier at The Cat Box
Additional Engineering by: Dimitri LeBel at DLA Studio
Additional Engineering by: Travis Switzer
Additional Engineering by: Adam Fiasco at Adam Fiasco Productions
Additional Engineering by: John Maksym at Close to Home Recordings
Additional Engineering by: Siegfried Meier at Beach Road Studios
Lyrics & Music by: John Maksym (SOCAN)
Musical Arrangement by: John Maksym
Lead Vocals, Guitar, and Acoustic Guitar by: John Maksym
Drums and Additional Vocals by: Fadi Khoshaba
Bass by: Travis Switzer
Lead Guitar, Lap Steel, and Banjo by: Dimitri LeBel
Additional Vocals by: Adam Fiasco
Additional Vocals by: Harley Olivia
Gang vocals by: Harley Olivia, Siegfried Meier, Fadi Khoshaba, and John Maksym
Artwork Conceptual Design by: John Maksym
Cover Art Designed by: Lejla Ahmedspahić
Rocking Chair Photo by: Markus Spiske
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