It was released on February 27, 2017, as the first single from their debut album On the Rocks. The band members wrote the song with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, both of whom produced it with Dann Huff.
Taste of Country reviewed the song with favor, saying that "The trio’s 'Drinkin’ Problem' keeps the pretty of old-school country swing but dives dark into sorrow with no shame."
The song's music video, directed by group member Cameron Duddy, was shot in Lockhart, Texas. It features the band selling moonshine.
Drinkin' Problem
Midland Lyrics
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One more, "One more round"
First one in, last one out
Givin' this town lots to talk about
But they don't know, what they don't know
People say I got a drinkin' problem
That ain't no reason to stop
Just 'cause I'm livin' on the rocks
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
So pull another bottle off the wall
People say I got a drinkin' problem
But I got no problem drinkin' at all
They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
Last call gets later and later
I come in here so I don't have to hate her
Same old folks, same old songs
The same old same old blue neon
The same old buzz, just because
People say I've got a drinkin' problem
That ain't no reason to stop
People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom
Just 'cause I'm livin' on the rocks
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
So pull another bottle off the wall
People say I've got a drinkin' problem
But I got no problem drinkin' at all
They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
Just sittin' here in all my grand illusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
Just a solution
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
So pull another bottle off the wall
People say I got a drinkin' problem
But I've got no problem drinkin' at all
They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
Just sittin' here in all my grand illusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
Midland, an American Country Band, released their song "Drinkin' Problem" in 2017. The song talks about a person’s daily toil in a bar, having a drinking problem criticized by people who don’t understand the feeling. The song's first verse describes the singer as the last person to leave the club and the talk of the town. However, this is what makes him feel good as the town's talk only adds to his significance.
The chorus of the song indicates that people believe that the singer's excessive drinking is abnormal, which could imply negative connotations, but he sees it as a way of overcoming his heartbreak. He sees his drinking as the only solution to his problems, and he will not let anyone judge or control him. The singer seems to embrace his lifestyle and finds his own solutions to his problems regardless of how unconventional it may seem to the rest of the world.
The song's theme is quite relatable to people as it captures the essence of what they may have gone through or are currently experiencing. It talks about how one can be judged and criticized for how they live their life, but it's a personal decision, and they are entitled to live it however they please.
Line by Line Meaning
One more night, one more down
Another night of drinking and another hangover tomorrow.
One more, "One more round"
Just one more round won't hurt. But it never ends with just one.
First one in, last one out
The last to leave the bar, having started drinking early in the day.
Givin' this town lots to talk about
The subject of gossip in the town due to constant drinking.
But they don't know, what they don't know
People may judge, but they don't understand the reasons behind the drinking.
People say I got a drinkin' problem
Others believe that drinking is the problem in life.
That ain't no reason to stop
Disagreeing that the drinking is the issue and therefore seeing no reason to stop drinking.
People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom
Others believe the drinking has caused him to reach the lowest point in life.
Just 'cause I'm livin' on the rocks
However, this may refer not to a low point, but rather the love of drinking on the rocks instead of not liking it.
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
The real issue comes from a broken heart.
So pull another bottle off the wall
Triggered by heartbreak causes the person to continue drinking.
But I got no problem drinkin' at all
Drinking may not be a problem in his opinion.
They keep on talkin', drawin' conclusions
People will continue to gossip and leap to assumptions about someone's problems.
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
To him, drinking is the answer and solution to his issues.
Last call gets later and later
Drinking for longer and longer as the nights continue.
I come in here so I don't have to hate her
Drinking could be a coping mechanism for avoiding negative feelings felt for someone.
Same old folks, same old songs
Nothing changes, everyone continues to drink the same drinks and sing the same songs.
The same old same old blue neon
The bittersweet neon glow remains the same in the same bar.
The same old buzz, just because
The novelty of the same buzz from drinking remains the same.
Just sittin' here in all my grand illusions
Drinking causes a false sense of reality, with everything becoming a grand illusion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Shaun Osborne, Cameron Thomas Duddy, Jess Parker Carson, Mark Wystrach, Shane L. McAnally
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@franciscosanchez443
One more night, one more down
One more, one more round
First one in, last one out
Giving this town lots to talk about
They don't know what they don't know
People say I've got a drinkin' problem
That ain't no reason to stop
People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom
Just 'cause I'm living on the rocks
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
So pull that bottle off the wall
People say I got a drinkin' problem
But I got no problem drinkin' at all
They keep on talkin'
Drawing conclusions
They call a problem, I call a solution
Last call gets later and later
I come in here so I don't have to hate her
Same old folks, same old songs
Same old, same old blue neon
The same old buzz, just because
People say I've got a drinkin' problem
That ain't no reason to stop
People sayin' that I've hit rock bottom
Just cause I'm living on the rocks
It's a broken hearted thinkin' problem
So pull that bottle off the wall
People say I got a drinkin' problem
But I got no problem drinkin' at all
They keep on talkin'
Drawing conclusions
They call a problem, I call a solution
Sitting here in all my grand illusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
Just a solution
It's a broken-hearted thinkin' problem
So pull that bottle off the wall
People say I got a drinkin' problem
But I got no problems drinkin' at all
They keep on talkin'
Drawing conclusions
They call a problem, I call a solution
Sitting here in all my grand illusions
They call it a problem, I call it a solution
@Rowdy2v
Played this at my cousins funeral yesterday everyone was in tears, he loved his Coronas,restup bro thanks for making such a huge impact on my life and ill think of you everytime this song comes on
@neighborhoodnimrod5249
TSM Quantum may his soul rest in peace and fly high with a cooler with a bottom less pit of coronas
@Rowdy2v
Neighborhood Nimrod thank you , he was only 26
@joluma09
@@Rowdy2v another soul lost at such a young age!
@vibezdroxz5739
Sorry for your lost my grandpa loves this song but he passed away every morning I woke up I heard this playing in his house
@denverlogue7474
Sorry for your loss...
@HereIsRick
I just found out that this song came out in 2017. I would have sworn that this came out in the mid 90s.
That is a compliment.
@callikrueger9641
To me it sounds like "Thinkin Problem" by David Ball and I'm pretty sure that song came out in the 90s.
@nrg6245
Alcoholics unite. I come from a long line of heavy alcoholics and this song hits home so deeply
@flautist02
Hey there fellow friend of Bill