Experimentalism has always been a hallmark of JJAHBG, straight down to their humble beginnings making acoustic blues jams with a guitar and harmonica. The equipment has gotten more sophisticated, the songs more complex, and the influences have grown, but through it all JJAHBG are happiest when creating thoroughly unique music. Their music is all about random inspiration and ridiculous fun.
JJAHBG has a long and storied history dating back to a backyard party and a case of plastic harmonicas. After performing a blues song they had written that very day, founders Jesse Everett and Waylan “Danger” Ratner formed their epic collaboration with one purpose in mind: make awesome music. Since their 2006 inception, they and their many collaborators have created seven masterpiece albums:
The Big Easy (2007)
We are Legend (2008)
Jesse, Sophia, and the Broken Bottle (2009)
Huah! Good God! (2010)
Blow it Up (2010)
Performance Enhanced Music (2013)
Conclave of Champions (2014)
Margarita
JJAHBG Lyrics
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Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
When she steps on stage she steals the show
Shes salty as hell and right in your face
She makes me slur and stare into space
Shes trouble in a bottle coming at you full throttle
So drink her down, that's my motto
Shes trouble in a bottle coming at you full throttle
So drink her down, that's my motto
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Margarita on the beach
Margarita in the cafe
In a tent margarita
While jamming away
And Firegod's poor bowling score
I call her up on the holidays
What's up ho-bag, lets go play
The problem is, she never stays
And when she leaves, she hurts my brain
Shes trouble in a bottle coming at you full throttle
So drink her down, that's my motto
Shes trouble in a bottle coming at you full throttle
So drink her down, that's my motto
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Hey there, margarita
Hey there, nice to meet you
You know I'm going to drink you
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
And firegod's poor golfing score
The song "Margarita" by JJAHBG is an ode to the eponymous cocktail and the joys and pitfalls that come with drinking it. The song opens with a repeated greeting to the drink itself, establishing a playful relationship between the singer and their chosen beverage. The singer then goes on to describe a woman who embodies the spirit of the margarita - salty, in-your-face, and impossible to resist. The woman is compared to a bottle of trouble, with the warning that drinking her down comes with the risk of getting hurt in the end. Despite this, the singer repeats their determination to drink her down, establishing a parallel between the woman and the drink itself.
Throughout the song, the margarita is presented as a constant companion in different situations - on the beach, in a cafe, while jamming away, even while bowling or golfing poorly. The final verses see the singer using the margarita as a way to cope with the pain of the woman's departure, suggesting a sense of emotional dependency on the drink as well. Overall, the song presents the margarita as a fun and flirty indulgence, while also hinting at the dangers of excess and addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there, margarita
The singer greets the drink Margarita.
Hey there, nice to meet you
The singer expresses pleasure in meeting Margarita.
You know I'm going to drink you
The singer intends to consume Margarita.
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Repetition of the artist's intention to drink Margarita excessively.
Let me introduce you to a girl i know
The artist introduces Margarita as a personification of a drink.
When she steps on stage she steals the show
Margarita is an attention-grabbing drink.
Shes salty as hell and right in your face
Margarita has a strong taste that is upfront and intense.
She makes me slur and stare into space
Drinking Margarita causes the artist to become buzzed and lose focus.
Shes trouble in a bottle coming at you full throttle
Margarita is a potent drink that can be dangerous when consumed excessively.
So drink her down, that's my motto
The artist encourages excessive consumption of Margarita.
Margarita on the beach
Description of drinking Margarita in a beach setting.
Margarita in the cafe
Description of drinking Margarita in a cafe setting.
In a tent margarita
Description of drinking Margarita in a camping setting.
While jamming away
Drinking Margarita while playing music.
And Firegod's poor bowling score
A non-sequitur reference to a person with a poor score in bowling.
I call her up on the holidays
The artist plans to drink Margarita on holidays.
What's up ho-bag, lets go play
The artist addresses Margarita with a derogatory term but still intends to drink it.
The problem is, she never stays
Margarita is a fleeting drink and does not last long.
And when she leaves, she hurts my brain
The after-effects of consuming Margarita causes headaches for the singer.
Hey there, margarita
Reiteration of the initial greeting.
Hey there, nice to meet you
Reiteration of initial expression of pleasure in meeting Margarita.
You know I'm going to drink you
Reiteration of the artist's intention to consume Margarita.
Drink you, drink you, drink you, drink you
Reiteration of the singer's intention to drink Margarita excessively.
And firegod's poor golfing score
A second non-sequitur reference to a person with a poor score in golf.
Contributed by Declan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.