Holding The Bag
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley Lyrics
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You always leave me holding the bag
Don′t you know it's gettin′ purty heavy to drag
You think it's funny but it ain't no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag.
Remember out in Austin that time that we got tight
Now Moe you know I really thought a that you could win
And I didn′t see no sense in me a steppin′ in
You almost got me killed when you started to brag
And that's when you ran off and left me holding the bag.
You always leave me holding the bag
Don′t you know it's gettin′ purty heavy to drag
You think it's funny but it ain′t no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag.
Remember back in Nashville when we picked up them two
The ole ugly one for me and the purty one for you
Well Joe I bought the gas and it was my car
And I got stuck for all the beer at the bar
Yeah you were up front a playin' lover's tag
While I was in the back seat just a holdin′ the bag.
You always leave me holding the bag
Don′t you know it's gettin′ purty heavy to drag
You think it's funny but it ain′t no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag.
Remember when I needed your alibi
My wife called you up and you didn't lie
Now that′s not as bad as when you had me to drive
And I ended up with that DWI
Now after all we've done it's a wonder we′re friends
But ole Pal you know we′d do it again.
You always leave me holding the bag
Don't you know it′s gettin' purty heavy to drag
You think it′s funny but it ain't no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag.
You always leave me holding the bag
Don′t you know it's gettin' purty heavy to drag
You think it′s funny but it ain′t no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag...
The song "Holding the Bag" by Moe Bandy and Joe Stampley depicts a common theme of being left to face the consequences of someone else's actions. The lyrics discuss several situations where the singer was left "holding the bag" or taking the blame for someone else's mistakes. In the first verse, the singer talks about an incident in Austin where his friend Moe started a fight, and the singer ended up taking the blame. In the second verse, the singer talks about a time in Nashville where he paid for gas and bought beer, while Joe flirted with a pretty girl, leaving the singer to take care of everything. The final verse includes a reference to the singer's friend giving him a false alibi and ending up with a DWI charge.
Despite the various situations where the singer was left to take the blame, the song ends on a positive note, emphasizing the strong friendship between the two men. They acknowledge that despite their mistakes, they would still do it all again. The lyrics provide a commentary on the ups and downs of friendships and the importance of loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
You always leave me holding the bag
You frequently leave me to deal with the consequences.
Don't you know it's gettin' purty heavy to drag
I am getting tired of being responsible for these things.
You think it's funny but it ain't no gag
You find it amusing, but I do not.
How come you always leave me holding the bag.
I wonder why you always leave me to deal with the mess.
Remember out in Austin that time that we got tight
Do you recall when we were in Austin and drinking heavily?
You told that ole boy that I wanted to fight
You falsely claimed that I wanted to fight another person.
Now Moe you know I really thought a that you could win
I had faith that you could win a potential fight.
And I didn't see no sense in me a steppin' in
I did not think it was necessary for me to intervene.
You almost got me killed when you started to brag
Your boasting almost led to my physical harm.
And that's when you ran off and left me holding the bag.
You left me to deal with the trouble that you caused.
Remember back in Nashville when we picked up them two
Do you remember when we picked up two people in Nashville?
The ole ugly one for me and the purty one for you
You chose the attractive person, leaving me with the less desirable option.
Well Joe I bought the gas and it was my car
I paid for the gas and it was my vehicle.
And I got stuck for all the beer at the bar
I had to pay for all the alcohol consumed at the bar.
Yeah you were up front a playin' lover's tag
You were in the front seat, engaged in romantic behavior.
While I was in the back seat just a holdin' the bag.
I was in the back seat, responsible for everything else.
Remember when I needed your alibi
Do you recall when I needed you to cover for me?
My wife called you up and you didn't lie
My wife contacted you and you told the truth.
Now that's not as bad as when you had me to drive
That situation was not as negative as when you made me drive.
And I ended up with that DWI
As a result, I was charged with a DWI.
Now after all we've done it's a wonder we're friends
Considering all we have been through, it's remarkable that we remain friends.
But ole Pal you know we'd do it again.
However, my friend, we would repeat these actions.
Writer(s): PAT BUNCH, BUCK MOORE
Contributed by David N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katie Edwards
My dad who has since past used to play this on his record machine and we would sing it as loud as we could! I had the best dad. I wish we could go back in time. Would of done everything different but sing this song
Daniel Burns
this song went to #7 on the country charts in 1980!!!
Shelly Yeary
They don't make great music like this anymore
tony bingham
Brings back good memories. Thanks for posting!
James Blunt
Yes It Does, I Was A Kid Listening To This In A Bar With My Dad / Around 1979-80 . Bar Was Called ' Way Out Inn ' It Was A Crazy Ass Place 💯
Tim Kittle
@James Blunt Sounds like we lived parallel lives. I would have been in the bar with the old man at times, others with my buds back then. I'm longing for those days.
Sandra Durham
Just been having a giggle at this one Bill, it's so good.
jennifur sun
love this song. have felt like a time or two
Justin Ellison
Bring them back please!
Ronald Cash
GREAT SONG