Three of their songs appear in the movie Dead and Breakfast, and others are heard regularly on T.V. shows.
Drinkin' Buddies
Hillbilly Hellcats Lyrics
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Our friendship will never end
These good old boys are around all the time
′Cause they don't fuss and they don′t fight
They're good to go every night
And most o' the time they don′t do no harm
Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker, George Dickel, Jim Beam
Sometimes they are my only friends it seems
Now Jack is the ornery one, he likes to have a little fun
He′s got a little black streak of mean
And Johnny always dresses nice, the girls see him and they look twice
I guess it pays to dress in red
Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker, George Dickel, Jim Beam
Drinkin' Buddies, how I love ′em
Sometimes they are my only friends it seems
Now George is the ladies' man, the female sex′s biggest fan
I guess he's out with one every night
And poor ol' Jim it seems a sin to hear about the trouble he′s in
I guess he likes to drink and drive
Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker, George Dickel, Jim Beam
Drinkin′ Buddies, how I love 'em
Sometimes they are my only friends it seems
Now let me tell you about my friends,
Our friendship will never end
These good old boys are around all the time
′Cause they don't fuss and they don′t fight
They're good to go every night
And most o′ the time they don't do no harm
Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker, George Dickel, Jim Beam
Drinkin' Buddies, how I love ′em
Sometimes they are my only friends it seems
Yeah, sometimes they are my only friends it seems
Well, sometimes they are my only friends it seems
The Hillbilly Hellcats's song Drinkin' Buddies is a humorous take on the fact that sometimes the only friends you need are the ones in a bottle. The lyrics describe the singer's love for alcohol and how it's their constant companion through thick and thin. The song starts off with the singer telling the listener about their friends, who are always there for them and never cause any trouble. The singer then goes on to introduce their drinkin' buddies aka Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker, George Dickel, and Jim Beam. They personify the bottles of alcohol as if they were real people with distinct personalities.
The song is set up in a way where each drinkin' buddy is introduced and their personality is described. Jack Daniels is the ornery one who likes to have fun and has a little black streak of mean. Johnny Walker dresses nicely and catches the ladies' eyes. George Dickel is the ladies' man and Jim Beam seems to have a bit of a drinking problem as he always gets into trouble. Despite their faults, the singer still loves them and considers them to be their only friends.
The song is an ode to alcohol and the bond that many people have with it. It highlights the idea that sometimes, when life gets tough, all you need is a good drink and some 'drinkin' buddies'. The Hillbilly Hellcats's humorous approach to the lyrics makes the song an entertaining listen and emphasizes the idea that it doesn't take much to find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Well let me tell you about my friends,
Introduction to the singer's friends who are always there for him.
Our friendship will never end
The singer values his friends and considers their bond unbreakable.
These good old boys are around all the time
The singer's friends are always present and he can rely on them.
'Cause they don't fuss and they don't fight
The singer's friends don't argue and are easy-going.
They're good to go every night
The singer's friends are always ready to hit the town and have a good time.
And most o' the time they don't do no harm
The singer's friends usually behave themselves and don't cause trouble.
Jack Daniels, Johnny Walker, George Dickel, Jim Beam
The singer's friends are actually different types of alcohol he likes to drink.
Drinkin' Buddies, how I love 'em
The singer loves drinking with his friends.
Sometimes they are my only friends it seems
The singer spends a lot of time drinking with his friends and doesn't have many other close companions.
Jack is the ornery one, he likes to have a little fun
Jack Daniels, in particular, can make the singer mischievous and bold.
He's got a little black streak of mean
Jack Daniels can make the singer feel a bit wicked and daring.
And Johnny always dresses nice, the girls see him and they look twice
Johnny Walker is charming and attractive to the opposite sex, especially when he dresses well in red.
I guess it pays to dress in red
The singer thinks Johnny gets extra attention from the ladies when he wears red clothing.
Now George is the ladies' man, the female sex's biggest fan
George Dickel is popular with women and enjoys their company.
I guess he's out with one every night
The singer thinks George goes out with a different woman each night.
And poor ol' Jim it seems a sin to hear about the trouble he's in
Jim Beam has a problem with drinking and driving, which troubles the singer.
I guess he likes to drink and drive
The singer believes Jim has a dangerous habit of drinking and driving.
Yeah, sometimes they are my only friends it seems
The singer reiterates that his drinking buddies are some of his closest companions.
Well, sometimes they are my only friends it seems
The singer repeats that his drinking buddies are some of his few companions.
Writer(s): Chuck Hughes, Lance Bakemeyer
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.