Bar Made of Broken Dreams

[Verse]
Man built a bar with shaky hands
A fortress of wood where sorrow stands
Said it’s an escape but I see the truth
It’s for the love that keeps hauntin’ you

[Verse 2]
I just wanted a space to call my own
Not the stars up above or a celestial throne
But her love
It's a pull like ocean tides
Strong like a mother
No place to hide

[Chorus]
Raise your glass but it won't heal the ache
This bar you're building
It’s made to break
Dreams on tap and regrets in disguise
Her love’s the star that still lights your skies

[Bridge]
Each plank hammered with whispers and tears
Each bottle emptied drowns your fears
But no whiskey douses the ember in your chest
That burns for her
Though she laid it to rest

[Verse 3]
The neon light flickers like your mind
Searchin’ for peace you’ll never find
You can't drown love no matter the pour
It clings to you
It asks for more

[Chorus]
Raise your glass but it won't heal the ache
This bar you're building
It’s made to break
Dreams on tap and regrets in disguise
Her love’s the star that still lights your skies

raw, soulful, strong, bluesy