Little Red Wine
Tyler Braden Lyrics
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Struggling from week to week to get the bills paid on time
Sometimes it′s a little too hard just to drink it off at night
The beer just won't cut it
The liquors a little much, you need somethin' just right
How ′bout a little red wine, moonshine, and you and me
Killin′ time in daylight and can't you see
Everything that you′ve ever dreamed of
A shot in our headlights and to the pine and waitin' on
Sunshine as we unwind and sing along
Every word of every line of your favorite song
While we′re sippin' on a little red wine
A little red wine
Boss man went a little too far now you're goin′ insane
Think you might have to burn it all down at the sound of his name
Think that I could help you out, see what I can do
′Cause I've got a dirt road, a radio playin′, and a bottle for two
How 'bout a little red wine, moonshine, and you and me
Killin′ time in daylight and can't you see
How it′s turnin' this one night into
Everything that you've ever dreamed of
A shot in our headlights and to the pine and waitin′ on
Sunshine as we unwind and sing along
Every word of every line of your favorite song
While we′re sippin' on a little red wine
A little red wine
I can tell by the sound of your voice sayin′ baby I'm home
Just the tone and the slammin′ of the door that you need to be alone
With a little red wine, moonshine, and you and me
Killin' time in daylight and can′t you see
How it's turnin' this one night into
Everything that you′ve ever dreamed of
A shot in our headlights and to the pine and waitin′ on
Sunshine as we unwind and sing along
Every word of every line of your favorite song
While we're sippin′ on a little red wine
A little red wine
Tyler Braden's song "Little Red Wine" depicts the struggles of everyday life and how sometimes a little escape is necessary to cope with it all. The opening lyrics paint the picture of a person stuck in a dead-end job, struggling to make ends meet and find release at night. But the singer suggests that beer and hard liquor aren't enough - they need something just right, like a little red wine. The song then transitions to the idea of escape, offering a solution of killing time during the day with a partner, enjoying a shot of moonshine and taking a ride to the pine for relief. The idea being that life's struggles can be overcome by the power of wine, good company, and music. The song provides a clear message that it's okay to take a break sometimes and indulge in life's pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been workin' that dead end job from 9 to 5
You have been stuck in a low-paying job for a while now and working long hours to make ends meet.
Struggling from week to week to get the bills paid on time
You are finding it difficult to pay your bills on time and are constantly worrying about making ends meet.
Sometimes it's a little too hard just to drink it off at night
Sometimes, drinking beer after a hard day's work isn't enough to forget about your troubles and unwind.
The beer just won't cut it
Drinking beer is not enough to relieve your stress and worries.
The liquor's a little much, you need somethin' just right
Drinking spirits is too strong for you, and you need something in between beer and liquor to enjoy.
How 'bout a little red wine, moonshine, and you and me
Have you considered drinking red wine and moonshine with me and enjoying our time together?
Killin' time in daylight and can't you see
We could spend our time enjoying each other's company and making the most of the day.
How it's turning this one night into everything that you've ever dreamed of
Spending this one night with me while drinking red wine and moonshine could make all your dreams come true.
A shot in our headlights and to the pine and waitin' on
We could drive to the woods, park our car by the pine trees, and wait for the sun to go down.
Sunshine as we unwind and sing along
We can relax and sing our favorite songs while the sun sets.
Every word of every line of your favorite song
We would enjoy every word of our favorite songs as we sing along.
While we're sippin' on a little red wine, a little red wine
We could make this night even more enjoyable by sipping on some red wine.
I can tell by the sound of your voice sayin' baby I'm home
I can tell that you are home just by the tone of your voice.
Just the tone and the slammin' of the door that you need to be alone
Your tone and the slamming of the door indicate that you want to be alone.
With a little red wine, moonshine, and you and me
However, if you change your mind, we could always drink red wine and moonshine and spend time together.
How it's turning this one night into everything that you've ever dreamed of
Spending this one night with me could make all your dreams come true.
A shot in our headlights and to the pine and waitin' on
We could drive to the woods, park our car by the pine trees, and wait for the sun to go down.
Sunshine as we unwind and sing along
We can relax and sing our favorite songs while the sun sets.
Every word of every line of your favorite song
We would enjoy every word of our favorite songs as we sing along.
While we're sippin' on a little red wine, a little red wine
We could make this night even more enjoyable by sipping on some red wine.
Contributed by Julian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.