3rd & Union was formed in 2012 and is the musical duo of Palmer Lee and Cha… Read Full Bio ↴3rd & Union was formed in 2012 and is the musical duo of Palmer Lee and Chase Coy. We recorded our debut full-length in June and it was released in fall of 2012, rising to #29 on the iTunes Country albums chart. We are trying to bring together our favorite elements of country music from artists like Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert as well as folk influences from bands such as The Civil Wars and The Weepies.

Champagne
3rd & Union Lyrics

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I am just a ghost, now I am faking every smile
Hoping this won′t end up like the last time
We are strangers of the worst kind
'Cause we knew each other well in a past life
If you′ve got nothing to say, then you had best be on your way
I bet that traitor tasted like your favorite champagne
You took up and left me when I needed you to stay
I bet he tastes like your favorite champagne

I am treading carefully, I am watching every step
Trying to protect the heart I've got left
We are stained red, because the wound is fresh
And you're the thief that stole the love from my chest
If you′ve got nothing to say, then you had best be on your way
I bet that traitor tasted like your favorite champagne
You took up and left me when I needed you to stay
I bet he tastes like your favorite champagne
We both know I never wanted you to go
But I guess you couldn′t stand to face your conscious
And I honestly believe you though it best for you and me
But I honestly believe that you're a coward
Such a coward
If you′ve got nothing to say, then you had best be on your way
I bet that traitor tasted like your favorite champagne
You took up and left me when I needed you to stay

I don't even want to know his name
But I bet he tastes like your favorite champagne

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Champagne by 3rd & Union showcase the pain of betrayal and heartbreak. The singer talks about pretending to smile and being cautious with every step in order to protect their heart. The song discusses the feelings of loss and hurt caused by a past relationship, where the two people knew each other well but now are nothing more than strangers of the 'worst kind'. The lines "I am treading carefully, I am watching every step / Trying to protect the heart I've got left" highlights the singer's efforts to guard themselves from further pain.

The chorus of the song adds a layer of understanding to the hurt the singer feels. The person who betrayed them and left when they were needed is referred to as a "traitor" and is compared to the other person's "favorite champagne". The person who has left the singer is not mentioned by name, but is referred to as "he" and the singer does not even want to know his name. The line "And you're the thief that stole the love from my chest" is a powerful use of language as it describes the pain of feeling like someone has taken something from you physically, when really it is just emotional.

In conclusion, "Champagne" is a poignant song about betrayal and heartbreak that truly captures the pain and sense of loss that comes with leaving someone when they need you the most.

Line by Line Meaning

I am just a ghost, now I am faking every smile
I am feeling empty and fake, pretending to be happy and carefree.

Hoping this won't end up like the last time
I am hoping that this situation won't be a repeat of past negative experiences.

We are strangers of the worst kind
We are estranged from each other despite having a past connection.

'Cause we knew each other well in a past life
We had a close relationship in the past which makes our current distance harder to take.

If you've got nothing to say, then you had best be on your way
If you don't have anything important to contribute, you should leave the situation.

I bet that traitor tasted like your favorite champagne
I'm sure the person who betrayed me tasted sweet and appealing to you, like a favorite drink.

You took up and left me when I needed you to stay
You abandoned me when I needed you around, making my situation even worse.

I am treading carefully, I am watching every step
I am being cautious and guarded because I don't want to get hurt again.

Trying to protect the heart I've got left
I am trying to protect myself from further emotional damage.

We are stained red, because the wound is fresh
Our relationship is marred by fresh hurt and pain that won't easily fade.

And you're the thief that stole the love from my chest
You are the one who robbed me of my ability to trust and love deeply.

We both know I never wanted you to go
We are both aware that I didn't want this separation to happen.

But I guess you couldn't stand to face your conscious
But it seems that you couldn't handle the guilt or responsibility of our relationship and chose to end it.

And I honestly believe you thought it best for you and me
I truly believe that you believed it was better for both us if we were apart.

But I honestly believe that you're a coward
However, I also believe that your actions were driven by fear and cowardice.

I don't even want to know his name
I don't even want to acknowledge the person who replaced me in your life.

But I bet he tastes like your favorite champagne
But I imagine he is just as appealing and perfect for you as a favorite drink would be.

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