Buzzkill (Verse 1) Flip on the radio, what do I hear? Another silver can and a lukewarm beer A bottle of whiskey, a glass of red wine Like drinking your dinner is a "darn good time" They sing about the neon and the "wild and free" But that ain’t the story that I’m forced to see I’m looking at the science, I’m looking at the facts And honey, there's a whole lot the radio lacks! (Pre-Chorus) It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, don’t you think? Mapping out your life by the ice in your drink? (Chorus) Why is it "cool"? (Pause) It is not cool. Acting like a big-shot, feeling like a fool Go ahead and call me a Buzzkill 'Cause I'm looking for a life that's a real thrill It causes the "ouch" and it causes the "ache" And a whole lot of choices you’d never make! I'm just over here, staying bright and in school 'Cause drinking till you disappear... is not that cool. (Verse 2) I remember Mom saying, "Don't eat a bite" "It'll kill the buzz and ruin the night" So she’d skip the kitchen and she'd drink her meal Trading the "sustained" for the "way-it-makes-you-feel" It isn’t the liquid, it isn’t the burn It’s a "quiet-the-pain" kind of desperate turn Watching you do it is a heavy old weight Trying to love someone in a "numbed-out" state (Bridge) We talk about "freedom" like a country song line But you’re tied to the vine and you’re feeling just fine? Nope! It’s a sad kind of logic, a loop and a lie And I’m just the girl won't let it pass by! (Final Chorus) Why is it "cool"? (Pause) It is not cool. Acting like a big-shot, feeling like a fool Go ahead and call me a Buzzkill 'Cause I'm looking for a life that's a real thrill It causes the "ouch" and it causes the "ache" And a whole lot of choices you’d never make! I'm just over here, staying bright and in school 'Cause drinking till you disappear... is not that cool. (Outro) Give me a water. Give me a juice. I’ll take my reality without an excuse! Keep your "happy hour"—I’m already glad. Actually... watching you drink? It's just kind of sad.