Discover the story of the song > Don’t the Girls All Get Prettier at Closing Time – Mickey Gilley

The protagonist is at a bar and notices that as the night goes on, all the girls seem to become more attractive. He admits that he is looking for a pretty girl, but will settle for a less attractive one if he has had a few too many drinks. The protagonist doesn't want to criticize the girls, but he also realizes that his opinions change depending on his situation. Despite this, he promises not to continue his behavior.