Takin' Pills
Pistol Annies Lyrics


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She's on the highest dose of Prozac a woman can take,
She's likes to pop her pain pills with every little ache,
She's got a Tennessee mountain point of view,
If your gonna have one might as well have two

Raised up right in the hills of Kentucky,
No she ain't gonna smile til she lights up her lucky,
No filter on her mouth or her cigarettes
Oh baby what your lookin' at is what you get

'Cause we owe 400 dollars to the boys in the band
Gas lights blinking on our broke down van
We're living on truck stop burgers and fries
Crossing our fingers for a vacancy sign
Well who in the hell is gonna be pay these bills
When one's drinking, one's smoking, one's taking pills

She's a root tootin' pistol from the lonestar state
She's mixes up a double at the break of everyday
She might get crazy but she don't get mean
Until some drunk cowboy asks her to sing

'Cause we owe 400 dollars to the boys in the band
Gas lights blinking on our broke down van
We're living on truck stop burgers and fries
Crossing our fingers for a vacancy sign
Well who in the hell is gonna be pay these bills
When one's drinking, one's smoking, one's taking pills

Now we ain't ashamed of who we are
We like fast men and cheap guitars
Ain't trying to get rich just trying to get by
By playing for tips on a Saturday night

'Cause we owe 400 dollars to the boys in the band
Gas lights blinking on our broke down van
We're living on truck stop burgers and fries
Crossing our fingers for a vacancy sign




Well who in the hell is gonna be pay these bills
When one's drinking, one's smoking, one's taking pills

Overall Meaning

The song "Takin' Pills" by Pistol Annies is a gritty and honest portrayal of a hard-knock life on the road as a struggling musician. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of three tough, no-nonsense women who are doing everything they can to make ends meet. The opening lines describe one of the women, who is on a high dosage of Prozac and likes to take pain pills for every little ache she feels. The chorus reflects the precarious financial state of the group, owing $400 to their bandmates and living off of truck stop burgers and fries. The bridge highlights the defiant attitude of the trio, who aren't ashamed of their lifestyle and are just trying to get by through playing for tips.


The first verse is particularly poignant, with the singer describing the woman's view of the world as being shaped by her Tennessee mountain upbringing. The line "if your gonna have one might as well have two" could be interpreted as a commentary on the woman's tendency to take pills or as a broader statement about living life to the fullest- taking risks and seizing opportunities while you can.


The song's overall theme seems to be one of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The women may be struggling, but they are unapologetically themselves and refuse to compromise who they are in order to fit in or conform to societal expectations. The song is a celebration of the outcasts and misfits who find a home and community in music and the creative arts.


Line by Line Meaning

She's on the highest dose of Prozac a woman can take,
She takes the maximum dosage of Prozac allowed for women to cope with her mental health.


She's likes to pop her pain pills with every little ache,
She takes painkillers frequently for even minor pains.


She's got a Tennessee mountain point of view,
Her perspective is shaped by her experience of living in the mountainous region of Tennessee.


If your gonna have one might as well have two
She believes in the philosophy of 'go big or go home' and lives by it.


Raised up right in the hills of Kentucky,
She was brought up perfectly in the hills of Kentucky.


No she ain't gonna smile til she lights up her lucky,
She won't smile until she lights up her cigarette.


No filter on her mouth or her cigarettes
She speaks her mind and smokes cigarettes without filtration.


Oh baby what your lookin' at is what you get
She is not afraid to be herself, and she won't pretend to be someone else.


'Cause we owe 400 dollars to the boys in the band
They owe money to the band they perform with.


Gas lights blinking on our broke down van
Their van is in bad shape, with the gas lights blinking.


We're living on truck stop burgers and fries
They are surviving on fast food from truck stops.


Crossing our fingers for a vacancy sign
They are hoping for a vacancy sign to find a place to stay.


Well who in the hell is gonna be pay these bills
They wonder who will pay their bills.


When one's drinking, one's smoking, one's taking pills
They are struggling to make ends meet while dealing with addiction to alcohol, smoking, and pills.


She's a root tootin' pistol from the lonestar state
She is a tough and skilled woman from Texas.


She's mixes up a double at the break of everyday
She likes to drink heavily every day.


She might get crazy but she don't get mean
She may act wild at times, but she doesn't become hostile or hurtful towards others.


Until some drunk cowboy asks her to sing
She won't sing until a drunk cowboy requests her to do so.


Now we ain't ashamed of who we are
They are proud of who they are.


We like fast men and cheap guitars
They enjoy men who are fast and guitars that are cheap.


Ain't trying to get rich just trying to get by
They are not interested in getting rich, just making enough to survive.


By playing for tips on a Saturday night
They earn money by playing music for tips on Saturday nights.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANGALEENA PRESLEY, ASHLEY MONROE, MIRANDA LAMBERT

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@ferncreations

I love the way all their voices sounds together...all unique yet perfect as one!

@francescosantovito8804

thies cool

@ZaZa-nm6sw

Harmony is a beautiful thing

@mom2adragon677

I can’t even begin to count how many live shows I’ve been to in my life, more than a hundred for sure. For pure rock your socks off electric sound, these ladies take the cake. They were definitely the loudest. If you can see them live, do it!

@greenarrow219

I hope one day, I got to somehow get to America first.
Then I be there right next to you.🇳🇿🇺🇸

@piersonchristensen8836

More than a hundred? How old are you?

@speedfreak8200

@piersonchristensen8836  An honest question, cat got your tongue 😜 ?

@speedfreak8200

@piersonchristensen8836  I thought she looked familiar, yep that's Miranda Lambert, a popular singer way before she was with this band

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@torithepetlover

These three women have restored my faith in REAL country music. Thank God for these beautiful ladies. Keep it up!

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