Whiskey to the Sea
Barleyjuice Lyrics

Well the life goes in circles as everyone know
Life is constantly cyclical and we all know this to be true.

And the mirth and the misery comes as it goes
Both happiness and sadness are fleeting and come and go.

And the drunkard's philosophy starts where it ends
The wisdom of a drunkard only makes sense when drunk.

Have a drink to me boys and then hit me again
Keep pouring me drinks and let's keep the party going.

Names will be shouted and glasses be filled
People will be called out by name and glasses will continue to be filled with whiskey.

And the girls will get frisky and say what they will
Women will become unpredictable, flirty, and say whatever they please.

But the moment of finest reflection must be
The most important time for reflection will be when the whiskey is poured out to sea.

When you're sending your whiskey on back to the sea
Pouring out whiskey into the sea is seen as a profound act of reflection and release.

There's buggers and beggars and liars by trade
There are all sorts of untrustworthy people in this world.

And white blessed angels that visit your bed
There are also good-hearted people, like angels, who visit and bless us.

But enlightenment waits serendipitously
True understanding and awareness can come unexpectedly and by chance.

Now god is quite homeless and scattered and blind
God can seem elusive, disorganized and not all-knowing.

And he keeps a few things round the back of my mind
There are times when we feel like we've forgotten something important but can't quite recall what it was.

And the times he retrieves them are errant and few
God sometimes brings back these lost memories but it happens rarely and randomly.

And I field most requests from him best I can do
We try our best to be open and receptive to the guidance of a higher power.

He's harboring spirits, the neighbors complain
There are people who worry about our drinking habits.

It's gone to his liver, it's gone to his brain
Some say excessive drinking can have serious physical and mental effects.

But it's bollocks I say, I recall pleasantly
This is not true, and I remember fondly the moments of reflection and release when I pour my whiskey out to sea.

Names will be shouted and glasses be filled
People will continue to party and share drinks with one another.

And the girls will get frisky and say what they will
Women will embrace their playful, flirtatious side and speak their minds freely.

But the moment of finest reflection must be
Amidst all the partying, reflecting on life and pouring out whiskey to sea remains the most important moment of all.

When you're sending your whiskey on back to the sea
Again, pouring out whiskey to sea is seen as a powerful act of reflection, release and connection with a higher power.

Names will be shouted and glasses be spilled
Things will continue to devolve into a wild party with much drinking and spilling.

And the girls will get risky and do what they will
Women will become even more adventurous and unpredictable, doing as they please regardless of the consequences.

But I'm known to break out in such grand melody
Despite all the chaos around me, I am still capable of singing and creating something beautiful.

When I'm sending my whiskey on back to the sea.
Again, pouring out whiskey to sea is a powerful and transformative act that can inspire creativity and reflection.