Led by Shirley, the original group which came to the attention of Atlantic president Rick Blackburn, consisted of guitarist Michael Lamb, Gates Nichols on pedal steel, keyboard player Chris McDaniel, Wayne Secrest on bass and Mark DuFresne on drums. Lamb left the group in 1995 and was replaced by Jimmy Dormire.
Despite Confederate Railroad's outward appearance as a tougher-than-leather Southern rock band, it was a reflective ballad which spoke of two old reliable loves which vaulted the group into stardom. "Jesus and Mama" entered the country chart during the warm months of 1992, and hit the Top Five that autumn.
Black Label White Lies
Confederate Railroad Lyrics
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I had A women that loved me to much to get mad
When I stayed out in them neon lights to long
Oh but late last night I was late again
She was moved out when I walked in and I realized the fool I'd been
Now all I've got to do is fool my friends
With Black Label and white lies
sitting round the table telling the guys
How it broke her heart to set me free
I ordered up another round
Tell um how her tears came down
Try to save some foolish pride with
Black Label and White Lies
Well I've sat right here so many nights
Saying that women was wrapped to tight
To come undone unless I's to cut the strings
So I'm buying drinks with this months rent
Trying to look like I'm glad she went
Now I got no woman, I got no sense
But I've got everybody here convinced
chorus:
Waiter bring us another round
Knowing that I'll never live this down
Cover up these blues inside
With Black Label and White Lies
The lyrics to Confederate Railroad's song Black Label White Lies describe a man who has cheated on his partner and is now trying to save face with his friends. He had previously bragged about how understanding and forgiving his partner was, but when he came home late again, she had left him. Now, he is trying to save some semblance of pride by telling his friends that it was his partner who broke up with him and how much it hurt her to let him go. He does this by ordering round after round of alcohol and sharing his made-up story, hoping to convince himself and his friends that he is not the villain in the situation.
This song highlights the complex emotions that arise from infidelity and the lengths that people often go to protect their self-image. The singer in the song is trying to hide his shame and guilt by manipulating the narrative of what happened, instead of owning up to his mistakes and taking responsibility for his actions.
Overall, "Black Label White Lies" is a poignant reminder of the harm that lies and deception can cause in relationships, and how those same lies can consume and destroy our own sense of self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I bragged and said
I boasted and claimed
I had A women that loved me too much to get mad
That I had a woman who loved me so unconditionally that she would never get angry, no matter how much time I spent in bars under neon lights.
When I stayed out in them neon lights too long
When I spent too much time in bars out late at night under neon lights.
Oh but late last night I was late again
Last night, once again, I was delayed and could not come back home on time.
She was moved out when I walked in
But when I came back, I found out that she had packed her bags and left while I was out partying.
and I realized the fool I'd been
Realizing that I had been foolish and had taken her love for granted.
Now all I've got to do is fool my friends
Now I only have to deceive my friends into thinking that everything is fine.
With Black Label and white lies
Using Black Label whiskey and lies to deceive others.
sitting round the table telling the guys
Sitting with my male friends, pretending to tell them the truth.
How it broke her heart to set me free
I fabricated a story to tell my friends that my partner broke up with me and that it was painful for her to do so.
I ordered up another round
I ordered more alcohol at the bar.
Tell um how her tears came down
I told them that she was crying when she left me.
Try to save some foolish pride with
Trying to maintain my foolish pride by lying to my friends.
Black Label and White Lies
Once again using Black Label whiskey and lies to deceive others.
Well I've sat right here so many nights
I have spent countless nights lying to myself and others.
Saying that women was wrapped too tight
Claiming that my partner was too controlling and possessive.
To come undone unless I's to cut the strings
Suggesting that the only way to get free from her was to cut ties completely.
So I'm buying drinks with this months rent
I am wasting my rent money on drinks at the bar.
Trying to look like I'm glad she went
Pretending to be happy that she left me to avoid appearing vulnerable.
Now I got no woman, I got no sense
Acknowledging that I now have neither a partner nor common sense.
But I've got everybody here convinced
But I have successfully convinced everyone here that I am doing just fine without her, and this is my only source of pride.
Waiter bring us another round
Asking the waiter to bring another round of drinks.
Knowing that I'll never live this down
Aware that I will never be able to overcome the mistake I made in letting go of my faithful partner.
Cover up these blues inside
Trying to hide my inner loneliness and pain with external pleasures like alcohol.
With Black Label and White Lies
Once again using Black Label whiskey and lies to deceive myself and others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRAIG MICHAEL WISEMAN
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