Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) w… Read Full Bio ↴Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American songwriter, guitarist, and singer. He is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music.

Chuck Berry remains an influential figure and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music who first began performing in 1953. Cub Koda wrote, "Of all the early breakthrough rock & roll artists, none is more important to the development of the music than Chuck Berry. He is its greatest songwriter, the main shaper of its instrumental voice, one of its greatest guitarists, and one of its greatest performers." John Lennon was more succinct: "If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it 'Chuck Berry'."

Berry was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its opening in 1986. He received Kennedy Center Honors in 2000 in a "class" with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Plácido Domingo, Angela Lansbury, and Clint Eastwood. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Chuck Berry #5 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He was also ranked 6th on Rolling Stone's Rolling Stone's 100 greatest guitarists of All Time.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame included three of Chuck Berry's songs (Johnny B. Goode, Maybellene, Rock & Roll Music), of the 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll.
Chuck Berry held a special place, in terms of sound development, in the formation of, Mersey-Beat at Liverpool.

The finest exponent of Chuck Berry, guitar, sound at Liverpool during 1959 to 1963, was Vincent Tow/Ismail, who in turn passed on many of the learned skills to Lennon & McCartney, his friends and colleagues during that period--1959 to 1962/3.

Chuck Berry also influenced many of the great rock 'n' roll bands that we know today including The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Bring Another Drink
Chuck Berry Lyrics

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Last night we had a party
With some mellow chicks,
At the gin mill down the street,
Just to get some kicks.

we sat down at the table,
The cover was a deuce,
The bad was swingin', in the mood,

"Bring us all some juice!".

We started lushin', the chicks got high,
But they weren't high enough,
'Cause we whispered love words in their ears,
The chicks got rough,
Awful stuff!

So let this be a lesson,
You better stop and think,
Before you whisper in her ear,
Bring another drink!

We started lushin', the chicks got high,
But they weren't high enough,
'Cause we whispered love words in their ears,
The chicks got rough,
Awful stuff!

So let this be a lesson,
You better stop and think,

Before you whisper in her ear,
Bring another drink!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chuck Berry's song "Bring Another Drink" tell a story about a group of people at a party seeking to have a good time. The party takes place at a "gin mill" down the street and consists of "mellow chicks" and a group of guys who want to have some fun. As they sit down at the table, the music starts to swing and the drinks begin to flow. They become increasingly intoxicated, and the chicks become increasingly receptive to the advances of the guys. However, things take a dark turn as the guys whisper "love words" in the ears of the women, causing them to become violent. The lyrics advise caution in this situation, and suggest that it's best to "bring another drink" before approaching a woman.

The song touches on themes of partying, drinking, and sexual relationships. While on the surface it may seem like a light-hearted tune encouraging revelry, the underlying message is one of caution. The lyrics warn against moving too quickly or being too aggressive with someone, as it may lead to unintended consequences. Chuck Berry's music often explored social themes and issues, and this song is no exception. Its catchy beat and upbeat melody make it a fun tune to dance to, but its message is one that listeners should take seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night we had a party
We had a get-together last night

With some mellow chicks,
There were some relaxed women there

At the gin mill down the street,
It was at a nearby bar

Just to get some kicks.
We did it for amusement

we sat down at the table,
We found a spot to settle

The cover was a deuce,
It was a two-dollar charge

The bad was swingin', in the mood,
The music was great and it set the tone

"Bring us all some juice!".
"Get us some drinks!"

We started lushin', the chicks got high,
We started drinking and the women got drunk

But they weren't high enough,
But they weren't drunk enough

'Cause we whispered love words in their ears,
Because we said romantic things in their ears