Fowler put together a country band in 1998 and began playing Tuesday nights at Babe's on Sixth Street in Austin. Within two years, he'd begun recording albums and struck big with his self-released Beer, Bait and Ammo (2000). The album sold around 30,000 copies in the Texas area and garnered an impressive amount of airplay, particularly for the album's title track. The song became somewhat of a Texas anthem; Mark Chesnutt made the song part of his live show, and Sammy Kershaw recorded it. Fowler returned in 2002 with his third album, High on the Hog, and boasted some impressive guests, including Willie Nelson and David Lee Garza.
Whiskey and I
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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For a second there I looked at her and thought, 'why not?'
I guess she don't know what everybody knows in here
I said, 'thanks but no thanks, I think I'll just stick with beer'
'Cause whiskey and I, we go way back
That first half pint in a paper sack
It ain't been a time we were carrying on
Hard as I try again and again
Gotta face the facts, we can't be friends
Whiskey and I, we don't get along
All I know is there's some things you just don't mix
I'm just saying nothing good could come from this
When that first shot, it turns into three or four
Better hide the women, pull the shade and lock the doors
'Cause whiskey and I, we go way back
That first half pint in a paper sack
It ain't been a time we were carrying on
With some kind of something that could go wrong
Hard as I try again and again
Gotta face the facts, we can't be friends
Whiskey and I, we don't get along
Much as I hate to say it
Gotta keep it separated
Can't leave the two of us alone
'Cause whiskey and I, we go way back
That first half pint in a paper sack
It ain't been a time we were carrying on
With some kind of something that could go wrong
Hard as I try again and again
Gotta face the facts, we can't be friends
Whiskey and I, we don't get along
Hard as I try again and again
Gotta face the facts, we can't be friends
Whiskey and I, we don't get along
The lyrics to Kevin Fowler's song "Whiskey and I" tell the story of a moment in a bar when a girl approaches the singer, suggesting they do a shot together. The singer looks at the girl, considering the offer, but ultimately decides to stick with his beer. He explains that he and whiskey have a long and complicated history, one that has taught him that some things simply don't mix. The lyrics reveal that the singer has tried many times to make friends with whiskey, but every time, something goes wrong.
The song is an ode to the complicated, love-hate relationship that some people have with alcohol. The singer acknowledges the power of whiskey and the potential for it to let loose a wild and unpredictable side of him. He knows that he can't afford to let his guard down and fall under its spell. Ultimately, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of alcohol and a reminder that some things are better left alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Little cutie said, 'come on, let's do a shot'
A girl asked me to do a shot with her.
For a second there I looked at her and thought, 'why not?'
I considered taking the shot with her for a moment.
I guess she don't know what everybody knows in here
She is unaware of the problems associated with whiskey.
I said, 'thanks but no thanks, I think I'll just stick with beer'
I declined the shot and opted for beer instead.
'Cause whiskey and I, we go way back
I have a long history with whiskey.
That first half pint in a paper sack
I can remember my first half pint of whiskey in a paper sack.
It ain't been a time we were carrying on
It's been a long time since I've had a good time with whiskey.
With some kind of something that could go wrong
Whenever I drink whiskey, something always goes wrong.
Hard as I try again and again
Even though I've tried multiple times to enjoy whiskey, it never works out.
Gotta face the facts, we can't be friends
Despite my efforts, whiskey and I cannot coexist as friends.
All I know is there's some things you just don't mix
I understand that certain things are not meant to be mixed together.
I'm just saying nothing good could come from this
I know that drinking whiskey with the girl is not a good idea.
When that first shot, it turns into three or four
Drinking one shot always leads to more, and I know this will happen if I take the girl's offer.
Better hide the women, pull the shade and lock the doors
Things could get wild if I drink whiskey with the girl.
Much as I hate to say it
Even though I don't like admitting it,
Gotta keep it separated
I have to keep whiskey and myself separated.
Can't leave the two of us alone
I know that drinking whiskey will lead to problems.
Whiskey and I, we don't get along
Despite my history with whiskey, it always causes problems for me.
Hard as I try again and again
Even though I've put forth effort to make peace with whiskey,
Gotta face the facts, we can't be friends
I have to accept that whiskey and I cannot coexist as friends.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, CAROL VINCENT & ASSOC LLC
Written by: MINOR, SHANE / FOWLER, KEVIN / MURPHY, DAVID LEE
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