Lyrics
Verse 1
I came out the gateAll fire and oakBarrel-aged truthWith a bite and a chokeYou could sip me slowIf you got the nerveBut I don't go downEasy or served
Pre‑Chorus
I ain't here to pleaseAll polished and sweetI'm the kind of hardThat hits when you meetIf you want me softYou came to the wrong roundI was born too deepTo be watered down
Chorus
The proof is in the stingThe proof is in the stingI'm straight bourbon, babyToo strong for a swingThe proof is in the stingThe proof is in the stingIf I burn your throatThat's what I bringwhat I bring
Verse 2
Mason jar on iceWon't fix what I amI'm a hot-blooded pourIn a steel-tough handYou can call me roughCall me hard to takeBut I won't trade truthFor a sweeter taste
Pre‑Chorus
I ain't here to pleaseAll polished and sweetI'm the kind of hardThat hits when you meetIf you want me softYou came to the wrong roundI was born too deepTo be watered down
Chorus
The proof is in the stingThe proof is in the stingI'm straight bourbon, babyToo strong for a swingThe proof is in the stingThe proof is in the stingIf I burn your throatThat's what I bringwhat I bring
Bridge
Pour me neatLet it settle lowI don't need no maskI don't need to growInto something mildFor a pale-eyed crowdI was made this wayAnd I say it loudyou hear me now
Chorus
The proof is in the stingThe proof is in the stingI'm straight bourbon, babyToo strong for a swingThe proof is in the stingThe proof is in the stingIf I burn your throatThat's what I bringwhat I bring