Formed in 1999, t… Read Full Bio ↴Little Big Town is an American country music band.
Formed in 1999, the band has four members: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet. There is no lead singer in the band; instead, they trade lead vocal duties as well as rely on the harmonies of the four members.
Little Big Town's self-titled 2002 debut for Sony's Monument Records was panned critically and did not sell commercially. The album had only one minor hit single, "Don't Waste My Time," and it wasn't long before Little Big Town was dropped from the label.
Little Big Town resurfaced on the Equity Music Group label (formed by country singer Clint Black), and on October 4, 2005, released their second album, The Road to Here. The new album was well-received critically, and spawned the smash hit single "Boondocks." Three further singles were released from the album, including the Top 5 hit "Bring It on Home."
Their second album with the Equity label, A Place to Land, was released in 2007. Although, not long after its release, the label folded. Little Big Town then re-released the album a year later via Capitol Nashville. Two of the album's singles were minor Top 40 hits.
In 2010, the group returned with "Little White Church," the lead-off to their fourth studio album, The Reason Why, which was released on August 24, 2010.
Wine Beer Whiskey
Little Big Town Lyrics
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He's got my back
He always seems to know right where I'm at
My friend Jose
He likes to play
He's always up for anything I say
Little bit of red, lotta bit of Crown
I'm gonna drink it down, down, down
The wine, the beer, the whiskey
Are the only things that fix me
I'm not saying it's a problem
I can stop it if I wanna
But the wine, the beer, the whiskey
They always get me
My friend named Gin
She's got some friends
I'm talking Brandy, Sherry, and their brother Jim
My friend the Captain
We call him Morgan
He likes to anchor down and hang over 'til mornin'
Little bit of red, lotta bit of white
Don't matter what it is
It's gonna make it all alright
The wine, the beer, the whiskey
Are the only things that fix me
I'm not saying it's a problem
I can stop it if I wanna
But the wine, the beer, the whiskey
They always get me
My friend named Tito
He's my amigo
I'm gonna follow him around wherever he go
The wine, the beer, the whiskey
Yeah, I got all my friends here with me
I'm not saying it's a problem
I can stop it if I wanna (but who would wanna)
When the wine, the beer, the whiskey
They always get me
They always get me
They always get me
Yeah, they always get me
The song Wine Beer Whiskey by Little Big Town is an upbeat, country-style song about a person who enjoys their various alcoholic beverages and the way they make them feel. It describes a group of various types of alcohol and personifies them as the singer's friends, giving them names like Jack, Jose, Captain, Gin, Tito, and more. Each of these "friends" represents a different type of alcohol, and they always seem to be there for the singer when they need them most.
The lyrics suggest a slightly addictive relationship with alcohol, with a hint of self-awareness that it may not be the best thing for them. The singer admits that these drinks "fix" them, and while they claim they could stop if they wanted to, they also acknowledge that the wine, beer, and whiskey always manage to "get" them.
Overall, the song is a light-hearted celebration of enjoying oneself with a drink or several, and it seems to be a relatable track for anyone who has ever hung out with friends over some beverages.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend named Jack
I have a friend named Jack who is always there to support me
He's got my back
Jack is always looking out for me and supporting me in everything I do
He always seems to know right where I'm at
Jack has a deep understanding of my situation and is always able to provide me with the support I need
My friend Jose
I have another friend named Jose
He likes to play
Jose is always up for anything I suggest and is a lot of fun to be around
He's always up for anything I say
Jose is very trusting of me and is willing to follow my lead
Little bit of red, lotta bit of Crown
I enjoy drinking a little bit of red wine and a lot of Crown Royal whiskey
Don't matter what it is
I'm not particular about what I drink, as long as it contains alcohol
I'm gonna drink it down, down, down
I plan on drinking my chosen beverage quickly and without hesitation
The wine, the beer, the whiskey
These three alcoholic drinks are what I turn to when I need to feel better
Are the only things that fix me
Alcohol is the only thing that I believe can help me when I'm feeling down
I'm not saying it's a problem
I don't think my drinking is a problem, despite what others may say
I can stop it if I wanna
I have control over my drinking and can stop if I choose to
But the wine, the beer, the whiskey
Despite my claims to the contrary, these drinks are what I turn to when I need to feel better
They always get me
These drinks always have a positive effect on me and make me feel better
My friend named Gin
I have another friend named Gin
She's got some friends
Gin is associated with other alcoholic drinks, such as Brandy, Sherry, and Jim Beam
I'm talking Brandy, Sherry, and their brother Jim
These are all alcoholic drinks that I enjoy, particularly when combined with gin
My friend the Captain
I have another friend named Captain, who I associate with Captain Morgan rum
We call him Morgan
We refer to this friend as Morgan, after the brand of rum he is associated with
He likes to anchor down and hang over 'til mornin'
This friend enjoys drinking heavily and staying up late into the night
Little bit of red, lotta bit of white
I enjoy drinking a little bit of red wine and a lot of white wine
It's gonna make it all alright
Drinking wine will make me feel better and help me forget about my problems
Yeah, I got all my friends here with me
I never drink alone, as I have all of my friends (the different types of alcohol) with me
I'm not saying it's a problem
Despite my dependence on alcohol, I don't believe that it's a problem for me
I can stop it if I wanna (but who would wanna)
While I technically have the ability to stop drinking, I have no intention of doing so because I enjoy it too much
When the wine, the beer, the whiskey
These three drinks always have a positive effect on me
They always get me
I know that if I drink wine, beer, or whiskey, I will feel better and everything will be okay
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, Sean McConnell, Tofer Brown
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"I'm not saying its a problem I can stop when I wanna" my favorite part of this song
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“But who would wanna?”” 😝