Whiskey and Wine
Sons of the East Lyrics
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Saw my chance down the line
Never thought you'd understand
Distance was never quite the blame
Drove my car down to New Orleans
It ain't the sight I had in my dreams
Flying back from southern lanes
Whatever happened to you
You were once the sweetest thing I knew
Is it just a lie
Catching up with you my dear
Girl I swear those eyes
They're hiding all your fears
Saw my baby dressed in blue
Can I have this dance with you
You know the night won't last too long
Stay with me for just one more song
Whatever happened to you
You were once the sweetest thing I knew
Is it just a lie
Catching up with you my dear
Girl I swear those eyes
They're hiding all your fears
Best believe it
Best believe it
The lyrics of the song "Whiskey and Wine" by Sons Of The East have a sense of melancholy and regret. The singer is confessing to mixing whiskey and wine to cope with his emotions, but he knows that it's not a healthy way of dealing with his problems. The first verse reveals that he thought he had a chance with someone, but the distance between them ruined the relationship. It shows that the singer is aware of his mistakes and how he could have done better.
The second verse reveals that the singer is traveling to New Orleans in the hopes of getting over this person, but it's not working out the way he planned. He sees the person's face and thinks he might have a chance to reconnect. The chorus reveals that the singer is questioning what happened to this person and how she used to be the sweetest thing he knew. He wonders if it's all a lie and that there are things she's hiding from him. The last lines of the chorus reveal that the singer is aware of her fears, even if she's hiding them behind her eyes.
Overall, the song has a sad tone and shows how the singer is trying to cope with his emotions. He's using alcohol to numb the pain, but he knows that it's not the right way to deal with his issues. The song is relatable to anyone who's ever had a relationship that didn't work out, and the lyrics are poignant and moving.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been mixing whiskey and wine
I have been drinking whiskey and wine together.
Saw my chance down the line
I saw an opportunity in the future.
Never thought you'd understand
I never expected you to comprehend my situation.
Distance was never quite the blame
Our separation was not entirely due to distance.
Drove my car down to New Orleans
I traveled to New Orleans by driving my car.
It ain't the sight I had in my dreams
The view was not what I had envisioned or hoped for.
Flying back from southern lanes
Returning from the South by airplane.
See your face and take my chance
I will seize the opportunity to see you face-to-face.
Whatever happened to you
What events led you to where you are now?
You were once the sweetest thing I knew
You were the kindest person I had ever met.
Is it just a lie
Is what you're saying not true?
Catching up with you my dear
I am attempting to chat with you again, my love.
Girl I swear those eyes
I am certain that your eyes
They're hiding all your fears
are concealing all of your anxieties.
Saw my baby dressed in blue
I saw my lover dressed in blue clothing.
Can I have this dance with you
May I have the pleasure of dancing with you?
You know the night won't last too long
We both recognize that the night will end soon.
Stay with me for just one more song
Spend time with me for only one more musical number.
Best believe it
You can trust what I am telling you.
Best believe it
You can trust what I am telling you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bryon Glynne Jones, Daniel Berriman Wallage, Jack Rollins, Nicholas William Francis Johnston
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