Discover the story of the song > One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen

The protagonist is struggling to get over their romantic partner and turns to drinking and smoking to cope. Their partner wants them to quit those habits and also stop loving them, but the protagonist can only give up one thing at a time. They express their limitations and suggest that if their partner isn't coming back, they need something to hold on to. Despite their struggles, the protagonist is aware of their flaws and is trying to improve.