Old Dominion is a country music band from Nashville, Tennessee, made up of five members: Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, and Whit Sellers.
They are known for mixing country with rock and pop sounds, and have released several hit albums like Meat and Candy and Memory Lane. The band has also written songs for other famous country artists.
Old Dominion has won many awards, including multiple Academy of Country Music Awards for Vocal Group of the Year, and they continue to be a popular name in country music.
About the Song
Easier Said With Rum is a break-up song filled with honest regret and longing. The lyrics convey how apologies and confessions come more easily after a drink, as the narrator reflects on missed chances and lingering feelings.
The song combines summer-ready with laid-back vibes and soulful storytelling. It shows the struggle of saying what needs to be said, especially when emotions run high.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Released | January 9, 2023 |
| Album | Memory Lane (2023) |
| Writers | Brad Tursi, Chase McGill, Matt Jenkins & Matthew Ramsey |
| Producers | Old Dominion & Shane McAnally |
Easier Said With Rum Lyrics by Old Dominion
Verse 1
I don’t know what time is there
But down here it’s way past five o’clock
Blew threw a couple hurricanes and heard your name
And it tied me up in knots
Yeah, I know a lot of time has passed
There’s a lot of sand through the hourglass
I know I shouldn’t’ve called you drunk
Chorus
I guess it’s easier said with rum
Floating on top of a pina colada
Sitting here missing you
Thinking a lot about how I messed up
I should’ve fessed up
Guess it’s easier said with one or two to take off the edge
Feeling the buzz and regrеt
I’m sorry “I’m sorry” took so long to roll off my tongue
Guess it’s easiеr said with rum
Verse 2
You ain’t gotta say a thing
If I’m a day late or a dollar short
And you can tell this ain’t my first drink
But it is my last resort
Try to put yourself in my flip flops
Thinking about you non-stop while the sun drops
I want you more than I ever wanted anyone
Chorus
I guess it’s easier said with rum
Floating on top of a pina colada
Sitting here missing you
Thinking a lot about how I messed up
I should’ve fessed up
Guess it’s easier said with one or two to take off the edge
Feeling the buzz and regret
I’m sorry “I’m sorry” took so long to roll off my tongue
Guess it’s easier said with rum
Bridge
Now that it’s over
And I ain’t so sober
All the things that I should’ve told you
Chorus
Are easier said with rum
Floating on top of a pina colada
Sitting here missing you
Thinking a lot about how I messed up
I should’ve fessed up
Guess it’s easier said with one or two to take off the edge
Feeling the buzz and regret
I’m sorry “I’m sorry” took so long to roll off my tongue
Guess it’s easier said with rum
Outro
I guess it’s easier said with rum
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Similar Songs Like Easier Said With Rum
If you enjoy the emotional feelings found in Easier Said With Rum, these songs share related themes:
- Memory Lane: Centers on holding onto moments from a past relationship, with the main character finding comfort in memories rather than moving forward.
- Stay Drunk: This song presents the idea of wanting to keep a good feeling going, using the act of drinking as a way to avoid facing reality.
- Sleep Without Drinking addresses the challenge of getting through lonely nights after a breakup, when rest is hard to find without the help of a drink.
- I Should Have Married You: A song that tells the story of regret over missed chances in love, with the narrator wishing they had made a different choice when it mattered most.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Was the Inspiration For Easier Said With Rum?
The band spent four days in Key West focusing on writing, which resulted in two songs for the Memory Lane album, including Easier Said with Rum.
What Position is Easier Said With Rum on the Album?
On the track listing for the full Memory Lane album, Easier Said with Rum is the 15th track out of 18 total songs.
What Drinks are Mentioned in Easier Said With Rum?
The song mentions Pina Colada as part of its tropical setting, fitting with the song’s island atmosphere.
