Duo Love And Theft debuted the video for their single “Whiskey On My Breath” today via People Magazine. The video offers a raw look at alcoholism, and features a protagonist deep in its throes, eventually conquering the disease for the sake of a daughter. Relatable for many, the duo say that the song is more than just fictional.
“I come from a family of alcoholics,” the duo’s Eric Gunderson tells People Magazine. “I’ve had grandparents and great-grandparents die from alcoholism, and Stephen’s grandfather pretty much drank himself to death. He had a case of Crown sitting next to his bed, woke up every day and drank until he passed out.”
“In the industry we’re in, it’s pretty easy to find yourself drinking every night,” he continues. “It’s easy to fall into that hole and hard to get out of it. I am also type 1 diabetic, so drinking too much could be dangerous, and I decided to be sober. It’s been a life-changing decision.” Gunderson credits his wife and two-year-old son as major inspiration for the change in his life.
Check out the video exclusively on People.