Story Behind The Song

Written for TWO - The Musical (currently in development) Empty Glasses is a down and out confession of a guy who has been dumped by his girlfriend and drowns his sorrow with alcohol. Written and performed by award winning author, artist and musician Jim Malloy. Produced by Austin Bello, Grammy Recording Committee member and co-founder of the band Forever The Sickest Kids. For more information on Jim Malloy visit www.3dreamscreative.com.

Lyrics

Day old sadness with a six of beer
Another plate of anguish with a side of fear
I should be rid you like this empty glass
But there's nothing I can do except run a tab

This age-old habit has made it clear
Endless heartache is thriving here
I should be free of you, is that too much to ask?
But to tell the truth I can't shake the past

And every day I think about it
I find a way to hide
But every time I think about it
I die a little more, besides...
These empty glasses
Drown out the pain inside

I acted badly with a total lack of grace
The things I said were true but way off base
So you got rid of me like a broken glass
Now I can't deny the time or hide the past

When memories drag me down where demons hide
Another toast to sadness helps ease the slide
I should be rid of you and the pain would pass
But I can't break away to save my ass

There's never any winner
When a loser rolls the dice
He wants to walk on water
Knows its just thin ice
And heartbreak jumps the starter
And drives without the lights