"A Thousand Times a Day" is a song by George Jones that speaks about overcoming addiction and heartbreak. The lyrics depict the narrator's journey of giving up cigarettes, alcohol, and eventually, a past love. In the beginning, the song mentions the narrator's success in quitting cigarettes and alcohol. They reveal that quitting drinking was difficult, as they used to drink excessively until they would drop. However, they have managed to let go of these habits. The chorus emphasizes the ease of forgetting their former love. They claim that forgetting this person is much easier than quitting cigarettes and alcohol since they have done it multiple times a day. This repetition suggests that the narrator has been trying to forget their ex-partner constantly. The narrator mentions that their friends believed it would take time for them to move on, but they have proven them wrong. They have successfully let go of their past love, just like they did with the whiskey and cigarettes. The song concludes by reiterating that forgetting their former love is not difficult because they have done it a thousand times a day. It suggests that the narrator has reached a point where they are finally moving on and leaving behind the memories of the relationship. Overall, "A Thousand Times a Day" tells the story of someone who has overcome addiction and is now able to let go of a past love. It highlights the repetitive nature of trying to forget and move on, emphasizing the narrator's determination to leave the pain behind.
