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When I've Been Drinkin'
Jon Pardi Lyrics
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Last night when I called you up
I'm sorry if I upset you
With all that missin' you stuff
I was just too far gone and all alone
When that phone started callin' your name
And I know it's against the rules, girl
I was just drunk
Dialin' your number
Hopin' that you just might wanna come over
I might have said a little too much
You know I don't think before I talk
When I got a good buzz
Can't be held responsible for what I was sayin'
You know I say a lot of things
When I've been drinkin'
Yeah and I was drinkin'
Can't believe what I said
But at least I made you laugh
After all this time
Since we said goodbye
I'm glad I can still do that
Girl I was just drunk
Dialin' your number
Hopin' that you just might wanna come over
I might have said a little too much
But I don't think before I talk
When I got a good buzz
Can't be held responsible for what I was sayin'
You know I say a lot of things
When I've been drinkin'
And I can't guarantee
That there won't be
Another night
When I be drunk
Dialin' your number
Hopin' that you just might wanna come over
I might have said a little too much
But I don't think before I talk
When I got a good buzz
Can't be held responsible for what I be sayin'
You know I say a lot of things
When I've been drinkin'
Yeah I was drinkin'
In the song "When I've Been Drinkin'" by Jon Pardi, the lyrics talk about a man who has been drinking and calls up his ex-girlfriend to express his feelings. He apologizes for upsetting her with his drunk dialing and tries to blame it on the tequila. The man admits to saying too much and not thinking before he talks. While he can't guarantee it won't happen again, he is happy that he was able to make his ex-girlfriend laugh.
The song explores the theme of regret and the consequences of alcohol consumption. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling to cope with their emotions and turns to alcohol as a coping mechanism. It also shows how alcohol can have a negative impact on someone's judgment and decision-making skills. The song reminds listeners to think before acting under the influence of alcohol and to understand that alcohol is not a solution to emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a little outta my mind
I was not thinking straight
Last night when I called you up
I made a call to you last night
I'm sorry if I upset you
I apologize if I made you sad
With all that missin' you stuff
I talked about how much I miss you
I was just too far gone and all alone
I was feeling lonely and intoxicated
When that phone started callin' your name
I called your name on the phone
And I know it's against the rules, girl
I know I shouldn't have done it
But tequila makes me do dumb things
Alcohol affects my judgment and behavior
Can't believe what I said
I am surprised by the things I said
But at least I made you laugh
I am glad I could make you laugh
After all this time
It has been a long time
Since we said goodbye
Since we last parted ways
I'm glad I can still do that
I am happy I can still make you laugh
And I can't guarantee
I cannot ensure
That there won't be another night
That I won't do it again in the future
When I be drunk Dialin' your number
When I am drunk and call you again
Hopin' that you just might wanna come over
Hoping that you come see me
I might have said a little too much
I may have said more than I should have
But I don't think before I talk
I tend to speak without thinking
When I got a good buzz
When I am feeling intoxicated
Can't be held responsible for what I be sayin'
I cannot be blamed for the things I say
You know I say a lot of things
You are aware that I say many things
When I've been drinkin'
When I have had a few drinks
Yeah I was drinkin'
Yes, I was consuming alcoholic beverages
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEREMY NATHAN SPILLMAN, JON PARDI, BART BUTLER
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