20 Margaritas
Big $ Rich Lyrics
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He makes that lightnin' holler in them hills
He's got a recipe handed down from his Pappy
In a shiny 50 gallon copper still
An' there's a boy name Jose, makes the best guacamole
And the hottest hot tamales in the land
He knows how to grow Habeneros
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
'Cause I like to have a party all the time
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
'Cause I hear that stuff can really blow your mind
When Jose met Billy, he was Tequila crazy
In a honky tonk gettin' cowboy drunk on a moonlight starry night
Jose said, "Billy, we ought to have us a party
Invite all them senoritas and just watch that full moon shine"
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
'Cause I like to have a party all the time
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
'Cause I hear that stuff can really blow your mind
Oh, is that all you got?
Now Jose and Billy became the best of buddies
And raised a lot of hell around the world
But they'll never drink an' drive cause they wanna stay alive
And have time to kiss all the lovely girls
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
'Cause I like to have a party all the time
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
'Cause I hear that stuff can really blow your mind
Oh, I hear that stuff can really blow your mind
Blow your mind
The song "20 Margaritas" by Big & Rich tells the story of two friends named Billy and Jose who come from different parts of the United States but share a love for making and consuming alcoholic beverages. Billy is from Virginia and specializes in making moonshine, which is an illegal distilled spirit. He got the recipe for his moonshine from his father, and he makes it using a shiny and impressive 50 gallon copper still. On the other hand, Jose is from Mexico and is skilled at making margaritas, guacamole, and hot tamales, thanks to his ability to grow habaneros and his experience playing in a mariachi band.
One day, Jose and Billy cross paths, and they immediately hit it off after realizing they have a shared passion for alcohol. The two decide to join forces and throw a party together, where they invite all the senoritas in the area, and drink margaritas and moonshine while enjoying the starry night. The lyrics of the song describe the different personalities of Jose and Billy, and how their friendship grows as they bond over their shared love for drinking.
The chorus of the song repeatedly states that the singer would trade 20 Margaritas for Billy's moonshine because he likes to party all the time and he hears that the moonshine can "blow your mind." The song also stresses the importance of drinking responsibly, and the fact that both Billy and Jose ensure to never drink and drive so they can have the opportunity to kiss all the lovely girls. Overall, the song is an upbeat tune that celebrates the joys of drinking, friendship, and partying.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a boy named Billy from up there in Virgini
Introducing Billy, a young man from Virginia.
He makes that lightnin' holler in them hills
Billy is known for his ability to make moonshine in the hills.
He's got a recipe handed down from his Pappy
The recipe for Billy's famous moonshine was passed down from his father.
In a shiny 50 gallon copper still
Billy distills his moonshine in a large and impressive copper still.
An' there's a boy name Jose, makes the best guacamole
Introducing Jose, a man who is known for making delicious guacamole.
And the hottest hot tamales in the land
Not only does Jose make great guacamole, he also makes extremely spicy tamales.
He knows how to grow Habeneros
Jose is skilled at growing Habanero peppers, which are famously spicy.
And he plays in the mariachi band
In addition to his culinary skills, Jose is also a musician who plays in a mariachi band.
I'll trade you 20 Margaritas for your moonshine
The artist is willing to trade 20 Margaritas for some of Billy's moonshine.
'Cause I like to have a party all the time
The artist enjoys partying and drinking Margaritas a lot.
'Cause I hear that stuff can really blow your mind
The singer is interested in Billy's moonshine because they have heard that it is strong and potent.
When Jose met Billy, he was Tequila crazy
When Jose first met Billy, he was very interested in drinking Tequila.
In a honky tonk gettin' cowboy drunk on a moonlight starry night
Jose was drinking heavily in a honky tonk bar on a romantic night under the moon and stars.
Jose said, "Billy, we ought to have us a party
Jose suggested that he and Billy should throw a big party.
Invite all them senoritas and just watch that full moon shine"
Jose and Billy plan to invite all the women to their party and enjoy the full moon together.
Now Jose and Billy became the best of buddies
Jose and Billy became close friends.
And raised a lot of hell around the world
Together, they have had a lot of wild fun and adventure around the world.
But they'll never drink an' drive cause they wanna stay alive
Both Jose and Billy are responsible and will not drink and drive to ensure their safety.
And have time to kiss all the lovely girls
They want to make sure they have time to appreciate and interact with all the lovely women at the party.
Oh, is that all you got?
The artist is surprised that Billy's moonshine is not as strong as they had heard it was.
Oh, I hear that stuff can really blow your mind
The artist reiterates that they have heard that Billy's moonshine is very strong and potent.
Blow your mind
The phrase 'blow your mind' is repeated as a catchphrase and chorus throughout the song.
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Written by: KENNY ALPHIN
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