‘Drinkin’ Alone’ by Ty Myers - Lyrics & Meaning

Despite being released almost a year ago in May 2023, Ty Myers’ ‘Drinkin’ Alone’ has been gaining popularity throughout 2024 as he captivates country music lovers while opening for Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson, Larry Fleet and more.

Written by the talented singer-songwriter himself and produced by Tommy Detamore, ‘Drinkin’ Alone’ is full of lyrics that tug on the heartstrings, leaving the listener with just one burning question by the end of the oh-so relatable song: Who hurt Ty Myers?

Sonically drawing quite a few similarities to ‘You Make It Easy’ by Jason Aldean, the slow, dreamy melody of ‘Drinkin’ Alone’ makes it a true country chiller, perfect for an introspective drive through the backroads. All while remaining relatively acoustic, the song picks up in the chorus as the lyrics get deeper and deeper, with Myers working intensity and emotion into every line to create a track that you truly feel in your soul, regardless of whether or not you have endured a heartbreak.

[Verse 1]

“I can't find one good reason for leaving here alone

With all this built up anger and strangers to hold

90 proof ain't done nothing but prove to me

Washed up and all alone is where you want me to be”

Opening up the song, Myers admits that he “can't find one good reason for leaving here alone,” ultimately introducing the narrator's overall goal to the track: leaving the bar with someone.

As the first verse progresses, the listener learns that this goal is as a result of a recent heartbreak, as Myers sings that he has “built up anger” and believes that his ex-girlfriend wants him to be “washed up and all alone.” Seemingly wanting to prove a point – or to numb the pain of his heartbreak instead – Myers reinforces his goal of leaving the bar with a new lover in the chorus of the track.

[Chorus]

“So throw 'em down, shot by shot

'Til I can't feel the stool I'm sittin' on

Walking 'round buzzin' like that ol' neon sign on the wall

Blue eyes in the corner lookin' like she wants my number in her phone

So much for drinkin' alone”

The narrator’s goal is achieved in the chorus of the track, detailing the process of getting extremely intoxicated in the first few lines – “So throw 'em down, shot by shot / 'Til I can't feel the stool I'm sittin' on / Walking 'round buzzin' like that ol' neon sign on the wall” – before introducing the woman whom he will be leaving the bar with.

Revealing that a blue-eyed beauty is staring him down and seemingly wanting his number, Myers sings “so much for drinkin' alone,” implying that he will be drinking with this woman for the rest of the night, before leaving the bar hand-in-hand.

[Verse 2]

“Buy a round of whiskey, so I tip the band on the stage

She's lookin' at me like she might need a little scеnery change

She says, "Lеt's go to my place," as she jumps in the passenger seat

Safe to say this ain't where I thought this night would lead”

Taking some shots of whiskey and enjoying the live music at the bar for a little while, things take a rather flirtatious turn in the second verse, when the woman wants “a little scеnery change.”

Admitting that she wants to leave the bar and bring the narrator home, she hops in the passenger seat of his car. Despite his goal being to leave the bar with someone, Myers is surprised nonetheless, admitting that “this ain't where I thought this night would lead”. This surprised reaction is likely a result of the worthlessness he had been feeling after losing the person he thought was “the one” once and for all.

[Chorus]

“Drivin' half of what it says to go on that speed limit sign

She's wantin' some of me and I'm just trying to stay between the lines

That's good, let's just pull over right here on the side of the road

So much for drinkin' alone”

The words vary from the first chorus to the second chorus of the song, with Myers singing that he is “drivin' half of what it says to go on that speed limit sign,” as he appears to be intoxicated behind the wheel. This is reinforced in the second line, when he sings that he is “just trying to stay between the lines” as he slowly but surely drives away from the bar. Simultaneously, the woman in the passenger simply cannot resist him, asking him to pull over onto the side of the road instead of waiting until they get to her home. With this same chorus repeating for a second time before the song comes to a close, it is safe to say that ‘Drinkin’ Alone’ ends on a rather raunchy note, hopefully healing the narrator’s heartbreak.

While Ty Myers has kept relatively quiet about ‘Drinkin’ Alone’ since its release, the country newcomer has shared several videos of him singing the smash hit via TikTok.

As a whole, Myers has not spoken to the media much throughout his country music career thus far, but due to the success of ‘Drinkin’ Alone’, the break-out hit will undoubtedly be brought up in future interviews as he continues to grow as an artist.

“I can't find one good reason for leavin' here alone
With all this built-up anger strangers will hold
90 proof ain't done nothin' but prove to me
Washed up and all alone is where you want me to be

So throw em' down, shot for shot
Till I can't feel the stool I'm sitting on
Walkin' round buzzin' like that ole neon sign on the wall
Blue eyes in the corner lookin' like she wants my number in her phone
So much for drinkin' alone

Buy a round of whisky so I tip the band on the stage
She's looking at me like she might need a little scеnery change
She says lеt's go to my place as she jumps in the passenger seat
Safe to say this ain't where I thought this night would lead

Drivin' half of what it says to go on that speed limit sign
She wants some from me, I'm just trying to stay between the lines
That's good let's just pull over on the side of the road
So much for drinkin' alone

Drivin' half of what it says to go on that speed limit sign
She wants some from me, I'm just trying to stay between the lines
Screw it, let's just pull over on the side of the road
So much for drinkin' alone

I can't find one good reason for leavin' here alone”