More Than “What Are You Drinkin’?”

[Verse 1]
You wipe down the counter
Laugh at some line I stole
You say, “Baby, what are you drinkin’ tonight?”
Like you don’t already know
Same chair by the jukebox
Same boots on this worn-out floor
But my heart keeps leanin’ over that bar
Wantin’ somethin’ more
[Chorus]
I want more than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”
More than that easy, bartender smile
More than small talk poured on ice
Just to pass a little time
Tell me it’s real when you touch my hand (yeah)
Tell me I ain’t just another guy in line
’Cause I want more than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”
I want you outside of this neon light
[Verse 2]
You slide me that last call
Say, “Guess I’ll see you soon”
I joke about stayin’ here till you close
Just to sweep with you
But when you lock that back door
Do you ever think of me?
Or do you hang that apron on a nail
And leave me with the empty seats?
[Chorus]
I want more than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”
More than that easy, bartender smile
More than stories you’ve heard twice
You just nod and let ’em fly
Tell me it’s us when you say my name (oh)
Tell me you feel it when our eyes collide
’Cause I want more than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”
I want you when the bar’s gone quiet
[Bridge]
Maybe I’m foolish
Maybe I’m right
But I can’t keep fallin’
For a rehearsed reply
So if there’s somethin’
Livin’ in your eyes
Meet me out back
Leave the bar inside
[Chorus]
I want more than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”
More than that easy, bartender smile
More than watchin’ you walk right by
Like my heart ain’t on the line
Tell me it’s real when you lock that door
Tell me you’ve wanted this the whole damn time
’Cause I want more than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”
Yeah, I want you
More than “What are you drinkin’ tonight?”

country, Warm radio-country track with male vocals, brushed drums, and twangy electric over acoustic strums. Intimate verses stay close and conversational; chorus blooms with stacked harmonies and a simple, catchy melody. Steel guitar answers the vocal lines, bass keeps a gentle sway. Light organ pad in the bridge for lift before a final, big chorus.