The song "Cold Beer and Copenhagen" by Drew Green explores the theme of indulging in things that are bad for oneself. The lyrics depict the singer admitting to having a few bad habits, including drinking Miller Lite beer and using wintergreen long cut, which is a type of smokeless tobacco. The song highlights the singer's affinity for receiving late-night texts and the temporary high it brings. Despite being aware that these habits are harmful, the singer finds it hard to resist the allure. The lyrics express the confusion as to why the singer is drawn to everything that is bad for him, making it harder to let go. The chorus reflects the conflicting emotions within the singer. He acknowledges that his love interest is like a fix or addiction, but also recognizes that he needs to quit her. However, the temptation to engage in these harmful habits persists, as it is seen as just one more time and seemingly harmless. The verses touch upon the consequences of such behavior, including hiding things from loved ones. The song suggests a desire to go back in time to avoid falling in love with this person or anyone else involved in these bad habits. In summary, "Cold Beer and Copenhagen" delves into the internal struggle of being attracted to things that are detrimental to one's well-being. It reflects on the difficulty of breaking away from these habits, even though the person acknowledges that they should quit.
