I'm not some come on strong romeo cowboy
No I'm not that type
Without a little help
I probably have two left feet
But you're not gonna let that happen tonight
Turn up that jukebox, set me at the bar
I promise her the moon
You throw in the stars

[Chorus]
Whiskey do my talkin'
Say all the things I can't
Here's to you my hundred proof friend
Go on and so your thing
She's just a line away from falling
Going wild and honky tonking
Whiskey do my talkin'

If I met her on the street
In the broad day light
I couldn't bring myself to speak, or get a word out right
But you put me in a bar room you put a drink in my hand
I'm a cool, calm, and collected
Silver tongue ladies' man

[Chorus]

Oh I
Tell her all the things I can
Here's to you my hundred proof friend
Oh go on and do your thing
Yeah, she's just a line away from falling
Going wild and honkey tonking
Hey

[Chorus]

Oh I

Overall Meaning

n this song, Brooks and Dunn are admitting that they may not be the smoothest talkers or the best dancers, but they have a secret weapon: whiskey. With the help of their "hundred proof friend," they are able to let loose and say all the things they can't normally say to a woman. They acknowledge that without the liquid courage, they may be too shy or awkward to even approach a woman, but with it, they are transformed into confident ladies' men.

The chorus of the song repeatedly states that "whiskey do my talkin'," emphasizing the importance of alcohol in their ability to woo a woman. The line "she's just a line away from falling" suggests that they have a particular woman in mind, and with the right words (courtesy of whiskey), they can win her over and take her on a wild night of honky-tonking.

Overall, the lyrics of the song highlight the role that alcohol can play in social situations, particularly in helping people overcome shyness and inhibitions. However, it's important to note that this song is not necessarily promoting excessive drinking or the objectification of women, but rather simply acknowledging the reality of how alcohol can affect social interactions.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not some come on strong romeo cowboy
I am not the kind of guy who tries to impress women in an aggressive way, like a stereotypical cowboy from a romantic movie.

No I'm not that type
I am not that kind of person in general.

Without a little help
Without some aid or support.

I probably have two left feet
I am probably a bad dancer.

But you're not gonna let that happen tonight
But you will prevent that from happening tonight.

Turn up that jukebox, set me at the bar
Play loud music on the jukebox and seat me at the bar.

I promise her the moon
I make big, unrealistic promises to the woman I want.

You throw in the stars
You add even more enticing things.

Whiskey do my talkin'
Alcohol makes me more talkative.

Say all the things I can't
I express myself more openly and confidently when I have been drinking.

Here's to you my hundred proof friend
This is a toast to my strong drink.

Go on and do your thing
Alcohol should take its course.

She's just a line away from falling
The woman I want is very close to giving herself to me.