The Bottle And Me
Jake Owen Lyrics
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And a honky tonk queen's the last thing I need
Just set me up with your best whiskey
This is just between the bottle and me
I don't want to talk, I don't need a friend
Don't think I stuttered when I said
I'm here to deal with a memory
Yeah, this is just between the bottle and me
A man can't face the cold, hard truth
With nothing less than 90 proof
And closing time is when I'll leave
Till then it's just between the bottle and me
You're a good bartender. I know you want to help
So if you see me talking to myself
Just walk away and let me be
Yeah, this is just between the bottle and me
A man can't face the cold, hard truth
With nothing less than 90 proof
And closing time is when I'll leave
Till then it's just between this bottle and me
A man can't face the cold, hard truth
With nothing less than 90 proof
And closing time is when I'll leave
Till then it's just between this bottle and me
Till then it's just between this bottle and me
In "The Bottle And Me," Jake Owen sings about seeking solace in alcohol after a relationship has ended. He asserts that he didn't come to the bar for sympathy or for the attention of a honky tonk queen. Instead, he wants to be alone with his thoughts and his whiskey. He doesn't want to talk or make new friends, he just wants to deal with his memories privately.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that a man needs at least 90 proof to face the cold, hard truth of his problems. Owen sings that he will continue drinking until closing time, and until then, it's just between him and the bottle. He doesn't want any help or company from the bartender or anyone else.
The song is a poignant commentary on the way that alcohol can be used to cope with emotional pain. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation and sadness, but also a sense of determination and self-reliance. The singer is grappling with his feelings in his own way, on his own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't come in here for your sympathy,
I didn't come to this bar looking for anyone's pity or sympathy.
And a honky tonk queen's the last thing I need.
I don't need any distractions, especially not a woman looking for a good time.
Just set me up with your best whiskey.
All I want from the bartender is a strong drink, so pour me your best whiskey.
This is just between the bottle and me.
I'm not here to chat or make friends, just to drink alone and deal with my problems.
I don't want to talk. I don't need a friend.
I don't want to be social or make any connections, I just want to be left alone.
Don't think I stuttered when I said I'm here to deal with a memory.
I'm here to drown my sorrows and forget about something painful from my past.
A man can't face the cold, hard truth with nothing less than 90 proof.
I need a strong drink to help me confront and cope with the harsh realities of life.
And closing time is when I'll leave. Till then it's just between the bottle and me.
I'll be staying here, drinking alone, until the bar closes - this is my time to deal with my problems and the bottle is the only friend I need.
You're a good bartender. I know you want to help.
I appreciate that the bartender is trying to be helpful and make conversation, but I really just want to drink alone.
So if you see me talking to myself, just walk away and let me be.
If I seem like I'm lost in thought or talking to myself, please don't try to intervene or make me talk - just let me be.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joshua Ryan Owen, Jimmy Ritchey, Wesley Hightower
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