Love vs Booze

If there comes a time when I have to choose 
 Betwixt the two curses of romance and booze 
 The highs of a lover or the comfort of beer 
 Love it will quickly be out on it’s ear
  
 For booze remains constant with no mystery 
 You know what it’s consequences will be 
 Whiskey does just what it says on the pack 
 Warm and accepting, it always comes back
  
 Passion’s a gamble oft insincere 
 Whilst booze it is gentle and always quite near
 Love is confusing, fickle and vague 
 But booze is forever – not just a phase
  
 Ale doesn’t lie or make me wait 
 Nor does it blame and manipulate 
 Love is chaotic and fucks up my head 
 While booze just soothes, and puts me to bed
  
 Yes love is a bag of dirty old tricks 
 That fills you with doubt and makes you feel shit 
 So if I have to choose I know which will win 
 Love can Fuck Off - Pass me the gin