Tom MacDonald - "I Dont Drink" 

Tom, you won’t read this message but I’m a Marine who served in Iraq during the invasion and again in 2005 to 2006. I have PTSD and survivors guilt. Your song will save my life. I heard it for the first time a month ago and am now on day 32 of being sober. I’ve thrown away more relationships than I care to admit over alcohol. At one point I told myself to let the demons win. They didn’t thanks to you. I called my parents a few days ago to start rebuilding. I’ve also scheduled an appointment with a psychiatrist to hopefully help me fix other areas. I refuse to be another number. I know my path is not easy but thank you thank you thank you for this. I don’t even know what else to say. I know I’m not the only person hearing this who you have saved but some day I’d love to buy you a coffee or soda. Here’s to no more day zeroes and no more demons winning. S/F bro.

42 and this is the first time I've ever bought a signed cd or considered myself a real fan of anyone. Tom and Nova are a diamond in the rough. We need this kind of real, unapologetic music now more than ever before.

I'm 41 days clean after 20 years of meth addiction I spent the whole night thinking of suicide but I'm still here praise God

I'm struggling to stay sober. 74 days sober, so I'm a newbie. It's hard but this song is helping. Thanks Tom Macdonald for such a great song. It's reminding me why I need to stay sober.

I've never liked rap music and I have never liked so many videos. This guy is really something.

I can't express enough how excited I am that there is finally a rapper that I can let my kid listen to. He is 17 . And loves rap. You young man have this old lady's respect. Truth .. I could seriously hug you.

4 months sober and I'm struggling tonight. I listen to this song to help remind me why I stay that way. Thanks Tom.

The most honest drinking song I have EVER heard. And the melodies by Tom are just awesome!

"I don't drink, because when I'm drunk, I'm retarded..." Is far too relatable to me.

Toms diverse music is why no one will ever come close to his talent.

I have never had an issue with drinking but I think this is one of the most honest and real songs I have ever heard

I stopped drinking almost 10 years now. October it will be ten years. The day I decided to stop I was only on my second beer on the Saturday morning and whilst I was drinking it I could see the hurt and pain in my wife's eyes and realised today is the day and the time to stop.

3 years sober and any time I feel like drinking, I listen to this song and remember why it’s a horrible idea

I'm a struggling addict/alcoholic, trying to get clean and happy. This music is giving me so much inspiration. Right on 😁

I quit rapping when I became an alcoholic and my fans were worried that I was going to quit. I've been sober for a year as of November 8th and now I'm back playing shows and my life is finally mine again. Anyone going through the same or similar know that although it's rough, it's possible and I support you 💯. Thank you Tom 🌻

6 beers in on a Thursday, this song comes to me and makes me realize that maybe I need to step back and check out my own life. Gos bless this Man and his whole team. He is singing THE TRUTH no matter the subject

I, myself, am not an alcoholic. However, I AM the son of a recovering alcoholic who has 30 years of sobriety under his belt. Every day he is fighting like he’s only one beer away. I’m proud of my old man and I’m sure he’d love to see this video. Y’all keep fighting!

Tom got me sober for real! I can't even describe the gratitude I have for him and nova I was in the darkest place in my life and I was a heroin addict for 18 years the alcohol was worse. Thank you Tom!

I never heard of this guy until today. I love it! I had 15 years and threw it out and now I have little over 21 months clean.

Tom, you have no idea just how much this song hits me. Your lyrics...you are basically telling my story but are missing some parts. I'm 44 years old, I was also married to the booze and my mistress was white powder and/or it's hard ugly sister. 5 years ago my life changed, I became a paraplegic, to be honest I'm kinda lucky I'm alive. Most people who get hit by a train that's going 32km/h are usually in pieces. I was absolutely hammered and decided to take a short cut home. I guess I got tired from walking and sat down on the rail. Woke up face down and hearing the train go into emergency. Tried to get up and realized I couldn't move my legs. Blacked out. Came too in being loaded into a helicopter...5 days later and so doped up on pain meds in the hospital I started to remember my name. Booze never solved any of my problems. I never found any answers at the bottom of any bottle of beer I drank. I have just about 3 years of sobriety now, I do not have the urges to drink anymore. It really is "One Day at a Time" as the saying goes. I'm an alcoholic/drug addict and I will be fighting this devil EVERY DAY. I've danced long enough with the devil that I know now when it's going to try and defeat me but I will not be defeated. My life is so much better now, stress free, booze and drug free. I go to bed with a clear head and I wake up feeling better and ready to face the day. I now have sole custody of my 6 year old little girl and she is doing great in school and is respectful of people, especially disabled people. Tom, please, please making great music, you have a forever fan now. Cheers from your homeland. One Day at a Time 🇨🇦🧑‍🦽♿

A guy with the balls to reject the mainstream and encourage kids to be decent people, love it! P.S. I can truly relate, Tom speaks truth!

Hope you don't mind having older fans. I am the 71 year old husband of the 69 year old lady and think you're brilliant. It's not all bad in my day I saw the who live and the move 1960s. Best wishes from the UK

Tom is just what the music industry needed.A SAVIOUR

Im 4 years sober, couldn't have done it without you and Nova and Adam, I love ya, y'all are all family, you'll always have a home here in Kentucky, you three are gonna change the world, don't stop pushing Tom .

After declaring last night that I'm done with alcohol, I hear this song first thing this morning.

The most important artist in any genre right now. He needs to compile all of his shit into one album and call it "The Truth Bible".

I just picked up 4 years sober last oct. This song brings all the bad things roaring back and reminds me why I'm standing here today. Thank you so much! Its when I forget about where I came from that old habits start coming back. Keep up the great work man.

This man can't make a bad song, every trac he does is amazing !

As a non drinker, I can't get personally attached to this. But what does get me emotional is how many people in the comments section talk about their personal stories or how this song changed them. Find it amazing how this song brought out so much emotion in so many people. Great song Tom.

I'm 63 years old. This song is so true. I wish some one would have sang it when I was young. I'm glad it's here today. I hope people take heed to it.

I quit drinking and been sober 6 years. This song reminds me of reasons why I am. So happy to not have to feel the way I did and to not have myself or others hurt from it. Much love ♥️ stay strong everyone.

Wow... Your words, my life. 10 years 6 months sober today. Thanks for doing what you do.

"Made it out alive, and that's a victory" ... yep! July 1, 2021 was my 36th anniversary without a drink ... you can do this.

Five years in October. I will NOT die a drunk.

Tom ... you speak truth so much ... I'm 55 and your music has got me thinking so much. So much that I gotta re-think where I am in life ... love your music man!

Only discovered Tim Macdonald in the last few weeks, I'm in the UK. I feel less alone hearing a voice preaching the same sermon. There's no hate from this man and we have shared some of the same path in life. Thank you Mr Macdonald, stay strong and keep sharing 🇺🇲🇬🇧💪🦁💪🇬🇧🇺🇲

This guy is the coolest weirdo I’ve ever liked and 100% relate to !!

Been sober since I got locked up for fighting in June 2019, got out nine months later and now have a year of probation. After a year and nine months, no reason to start being stupid again. Thanks Tom for being you.

The struggle is real.we don't wanna be this way but

Im a recovering addict i have not drank in over 20 yrs the drugs gave them up 3 yrs ago i lived this song along with. So many people so thank you TOM

I'm a total fan now. Especially after "Fake Woke". His balls are bigger than most of his contemporaries heads.

I don’t even like rap. But this man caught my attention. His message cannot be ignored

I hope I can get to the point where I can I can sing this song to my wife. She's the best and deserves better than I give her. Thank you Tom . You are inspiring.

I dont drink alcohol at all,did when i was younger but not to excess, my husband drank,not spirits but beer, hasnt had a drink coming up to 4 years now, NOBODY EVER MADE A GOOD DECISION WHEN THEY WERE DRUNK, thats why i dont do it,this song is just so honest, im a 63 year old woman from South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 in the uk,i found you one evening by accident on youtube, the day Facts was released, im now a huge fan. I feel like this world is not one i recognise anymore but you give me hope so thanks Tom.❤

The fact that Tom isn’t on the radio tells you everything you need to know.

Haven't drank in two years. Only 24 and watch all my friends drinking till they black out every weekend. Thanks for this one tom. Seems personal, but speaks different to me.

Tom helps me to stay sober. Thank you.

This song could have been my husband’s anthem. It pretty much sums up his life 30+ years ago before we met. He drank to numb his life. Thankfully he worked hard to get straight and never looked back. We got married, had six awesome kids and he’s an incredible husband and dad.

This artist is so creative and talented! I'm a 60 year old fan!

We just lost my husband's 29 year old nephew. He was an alcoholic. His mom found him the day after Thanksgiving. One day at a time.

I just wanna say to all who have struggled, are or just celebrated a long time, I'm proud of us. I got 13 yrs. It's been a better 13 than the previous 13. U can do this.

I've Been in AA ten months. I'm clean and sober. I listen to this song at least once a day. It helps.

I'm 2 months sober. I'm not going to let alcohol control my life ever again.

This brought me to tears. After leaving the AF, i turned to the bottle, drowning myself for close to 10 years. I stopped too late... I lost everything. Bless you and your family, Tom.

My whole family (extended included) drank like this. Their examples are the reason I don't drink.

11 years sober 53 years alive Your Music Speaks to a MUCH Wider demographic than you may realize

Tom Macdonald is a breath of fresh air in this idiotic culture that glorifies self-destructive behavior. Go Tom, youre the GOAT!

If anyone listening this Awesome song in 2023 remind me by liking it. This song is kinda relatable.🤗🤗🤗👍🏻.

Hey Tom I absolutely love your music and I listen to you every day, I was in a deep depression and I would drink a whole bottle of rum every day to wash the pain I was feeling after my mother passed. Your music and my sister saved my life, I'm proudly two months sober now and feel like my old self

I love this guy! Btw- I’ve been sober since Aug. 2004. Not a drop since I was 26. Jesus did that. Believe it!

Tom, I heard about you about a month ago. Since then I can't stop listening. I'm a 40yr old white dude and hated rap. Your a godsend to this generation!!!! Your a voice that has more therapy than NF and more "wokeness" than hopsin and fits with ALL people regardless of age! Got me hooked!

This song is WHO I WAS ! It’s like you told my life story before getting sober❤

I’m am alcoholic. I’ve not sobered up this song does help.. I’ve went from daily to one day. It’s hard I’m not who I want

Lol i played this 3x while i sat in front of a liquor store, then drove home without getting anything.

51 days sober ❤️

I'm a struggling addict I found my son's mother dead Sept 12th this song every lyric is exactly how it is when I drink for everyone that's sober today you're awesome and the one's that are still active keep trying don't quit you are worthy of a sober life and If no one told you today I love you

13 years in August off the hard stuff, 3 months off alcohol and today I quit pot. I needed this song, thank you.

I've been clean and sober going on 8 years, this song as most of yours hits home... respect Tom

I dont drink cause i grew up with my father being a alcoholic, seen it as kid still see it today. Told myself i'll never be like him, its my goal

Tom, I didn't know who you were until one day I walked in my apartment and my girls were listening to Bad News. We haven't stopped listening to you since. This song, corny, the best rapper ever, Buttholes sober,, and Ghost are just a few of the many we put on repeat everyday!!! Thanks for the music. We think you and Nova are pretty awesome!!!

This song helped keep me sober. I lost nearly all my friends and girlfriend of 6 years to my drinking. I started isolated and not caring. After my second arrest, I made a promise that I would never drinking again. That was 16 months ago. The second bridge starting with “I’m a mess” hits home. My girlfriend was the love of my life and I chased her away. It’s something I have to live with. That was my rock bottom. I am grateful alcohol is not in my life anymore

I'm trying so hard to get sober, I've been shooting up daily for 3 years now, but because of toms music, i have been able to force myself to use less almost every time, and I know I can do it even tho it's a slow process, I'm doing it. When I feel like the cravings are too overwhelming, i blare your music and sit back n close my eyes n picture me living a sober life, n you honestly are helping me thru this more than I know how to say, thank you so much Tom, you are such an important part of my life, even tho it's only thru your music, i can never thank you enough

4 years sober next month. Literally felt like you were singing this song talking about my previous mistakes and decisions. This whole ass song hit home brother!!

Believe in yourselves and each other and never give up on your dreams and aspirations and remember to be kind and uplifting to each other and open minded and genuine and respectful and humble.

Sober 6 weeks today. Never going back.

I gave up drinking 7 months ago. It's so nice walking with my head held high and feeling proud of myself rather than feeling hungover and worthless. True story!

I love how Tom gets so personal with his music. It's refreshing to hear something other than "my bling" "my money" "my cars" "my hoes". I just didn't care for the song. Of course it's still better than 90% of this supposed music others make. Keep doing you Tom.

Shout out to all the real Women like Nova Rockefeller and my Wife for being who you are. We are blessed to be with you and wouldn't be alive without you! ✊ ❤️

I started drininking at 14-15 . And I swear this song is a my autobiography....I'm in my 30s and 2 years sober . I feel this song in so many ways . Can't stop listening to it .

11 years sober and this is a song i can relate too almost verbatim. Getting sober was the best decision I've ever made!! Keep up the great work Tom. Love your music

When you realize Tom was singing about your life before you ever heard of him O.O....

1 week sober. I hope to double that for now

Why has this guy not been on my radio for years? It's freaking brilliant music, and serves to open eyes about truth & reality. Either prophet or poet, this guy deserves accolades. Mitch from Australia.

"I don't care who I hurt, I feel awesome." You're real as fuck, in a way that literally everybody shys away from. Keep leaning

I'm a 50 year old metal head, but I like this guy. Just discovered him a few days ago, not a fan of the tats, but don't judge a book by its cover..

Love this part. "Made it out alive, and that's a victory"

I love how Tom's style ranges from this blink 182 sound to rockrap and everything in between and he does each style as good or better than the people I attribute that style to. Tom has music down to a science literally and still owns all his masters.

Tom is the only one who can make "holy crap" sound good in a song

This song made me feel like getting sober was the best decision I ever made

I'm pretty sure I've done most things in this song. Sober for eighteen months so far, feeling good and not missing the feelings mentioned by Tom

I dont drink, yet I relate to this song on so many levels in the terms of why I don't connect with people on any level. Sociality and me don't mix. Lyrics can be taken a million ways but the vibrations all speak the same meaning. The emotional hangover song 😂

Woke up hungover, got on youtube and this was in my recommended, very meta

4 years, no drinking. I don’t miss the blackouts, the fights or the hangovers. Just the social aspect but I guess that’s kind of difficult these days lol

I felt that as a grieving mother when Brandon said he had to bury his child. I know that kind of loss. There is no greater loss. I'm proud of you, MadChild. You got this and we got you! I think about my daughter every day. I lost it after she died. Completely lost it. Thank you for being brave enough to share that with the world.

At the end of that song every time I hear it and he calls his old lady it puts tears in my eyes because there's none that makes a man stronger than a great woman Don't ever forget that s***

"I'm a mess, and I know you don't deserve it. You're the best, and I'm a pretty stupid person. Nonetheless, you try to help me 'cause i'm hurting. I confess, sometimes I feel like i'm not worth it. I don't drink, 'cause when i'm drunk, i'm a problem. I don't care who I hurt, I feel awesome. HOLY CRAP, IT'S EITHER JAIL OR A COFFIN, SOON ENOUGH I'MA BE AT ROCK BOTTOM." Hit me hard. Tom, you get it dog.

“Lost the fight together, that’s a win to me.” Glad I am not alone on this concept.

I was facing 85 years when I left N C then GOD sent me an angel it's been 31 years not a drop🎉

" I dont drink, cause when I drink I'm a problem" It took me so long to understand this. I justified alcohol use because of its legality and how out in the open it was, I should've known as an addict it would've became a problem. But that's the addict in me, any excuse. Glad to have my life back, it truly does get better.

This song is always a perfect reminder why I quit drinking 7.5 years ago...it’s either jail or a coffin. Thank you for this masterpiece.