Brews & Bruises by Nick Young
"Brews and Bruises" is a reflective and upbeat country track that expertly weaves the themes of heartbreak and loss with a lively melody. The song uses a regular rhythm and consonant harmonies of major and minor chords to create a sound that’s both comforting and engaging. With its acoustic backdrop of guitars, banjos, and fiddles, it pays homage to traditional country music while addressing the universal experience of dealing with past relationships and lost love.
The lyrics of "Brews and Bruises" invite listeners on a journey through night-time reflections, barroom toasts, and the emotional resonance of remembering a lost love. The chorus, "Brews and bruises, cheers to the past," captures the essence of trying to celebrate memories while simultaneously feeling the sting of their loss. This track would resonate with anyone who has tried to find solace and a path forward after a painful goodbye, making it a potential standout in your repertoire for its emotional depth and catchy, memorable hooks.
Tracklist
| 1. | Brews & Bruises | 3:31 |
Lyrics
Got a truck full of gas and a heart full of pain,
Driving down this dusty lane.
Old photos in the glove box, beers in the back,
Trying to outrun the shadow you cast.
Brews and bruises, cheers to the past,
Toasting to memories that just couldn’t last.
Laughing through tears, I’m a broken-down muse,
Drowning the sorrow with some midnight brews.
Your voice like a melody, plays on repeat,
In the quiet moments when my defenses deplete.
The bar’s closing down but I’m still wide awake,
Pouring another for old time’s sake.
Brews and bruises, cheers to the past,
Toasting to memories that just couldn’t last.
Laughing through tears, I’m a broken-down muse,
Drowning the sorrow with some midnight brews.
The fiddle cries under moonlit skies,
I’m learning to find the truth in goodbyes.
The sunrise finds me in this old dive bar,
Strumming my pain on this beat-up guitar.
They say time heals, but it’s slow to confess,
In every note, I find your caress.
Brews and bruises, cheers to the past,
Toasting to memories that just couldn’t last.
Laughing through tears, I’m a broken-down muse,
Drowning the sorrow with some midnight brews.
So here’s to the love that slipped through the cracks,
I’ll smile through the pain, no looking back.
With each sip I take, and every heartache,
I’m learning to live with your sweet heartbreak.
Brews and bruises, cheers to the past,
Toasting to memories that just couldn’t last.
Laughing through tears, I’m a broken-down muse,
Drowning the sorrow with some midnight brews.
Credits
License
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Nick Young is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter blending country and Americana music. His soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and guitar melodies tell stories of love and loss. A rising talent in the country scene, Nick captivates audiences with his emotional performances and relatable songs