Red Red Wine
The Replacements Lyrics


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A bottle of Chablis, hey now, that ain't no stuff for me
Chateau Timberley, as long as I can't see
Gallo or Muscatel, either one would be just swell
I didn't come here to fight, hey just as long as that ain't white

Now I ain't no connoisseur cat - the conno-sewer/kinda sewer rat
Red red wine on Sunday
Always tastes so good
Red red wine
Red red wine
Red red wine if you would

Hey now as long as it is red, oh set 'em up until we're dead
A Saturday sippin' beer, let's get a jug without a year

Now I ain't no connoisseur cat, I think you guessed that
Red red wine on Sunday
Just like Martin said
Red red wine
Red red wine
Set us up 'till we're dead

I ain't no connoisseur cat, conno-sewer rat
...on Sunday
Just like Martin said
Red red wine




Red red wine
Set us up 'till we're dead

Overall Meaning

The Replacements' song Red Red Wine is about the simple pleasure of drinking wine with friends, regardless of its quality or type. The singer dismisses expensive types of wine, such as Chablis and Chateau Timberley, and favors more common and affordable ones, such as Gallo or Muscatel. He implies that he is not a connoisseur, and he does not need the fanciest wine to enjoy it. He also suggests that he and his friends are not looking for trouble or conflict but a good time, as long as the wine is red.


The repeated line, "Red red wine on Sunday, always tastes so good," suggests a sense of ritual, where the pleasure of drinking red wine with friends becomes a weekly tradition. The second verse reveals that they also enjoy beer on Saturdays but prefer wine on Sundays. Although the singer repeats that he is not a connoisseur, the word "conno-sewer" plays with the term "connoisseur" and adds a sense of humor to the lyrics.


Overall, the song portrays a group of friends who appreciate the simple things in life, such as drinking wine while hanging out. It is a tribute to the joy of camaraderie and the pleasure of not needing anything fancy to have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

A bottle of Chablis, hey now, that ain't no stuff for me
I do not prefer to drink Chablis.


Chateau Timberley, as long as I can't see
I do not care about the brand of wine as long as it is not in sight.


Gallo or Muscatel, either one would be just swell
I would be happy to drink either Gallo or Muscatel.


I didn't come here to fight, hey just as long as that ain't white
I am not interested in causing trouble, as long as the wine is red and not white.


Now I ain't no connoisseur cat - the conno-sewer/kinda sewer rat
I am not an expert when it comes to wine, but more like a sewer rat when it comes to drinking.


Red red wine on Sunday
Drinking red wine on a Sunday is a nice way to relax.


Always tastes so good
Red wine always has a good taste.


Red red wine
The phrase 'Red red wine' is repeated to emphasize its importance.


Red red wine if you would
I would like to drink red wine, if that is okay with you.


Hey now as long as it is red, oh set 'em up until we're dead
As long as the wine is red, I would like to continue drinking until we can no longer drink anymore.


A Saturday sippin' beer, let's get a jug without a year
Instead of drinking beer on Saturday, let's switch to wine without taking the year of the wine into account.


Just like Martin said
This line is repeated to pay homage to Martin, who must have said something similar.


Set us up 'till we're dead
Keep serving us drinks until we cannot drink anymore.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL WESTERBERG

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