Discover the story of the song > Alligator Skin Boots – McCafferty

The protagonist is feeling hopeless and talks about how they don't feel good even though the pastor says they are. They also mention how their mom and possibly their partner's dad are messed up. They make dark jokes about alcoholism and hope to die tonight, saying that their first partner doesn't matter now. They talk about being willing to die for their friends and climbing out of their current situation, but their skin still crawls.