LISTEN: This Gary Allan "Whiskey" Was Worth the Wait
It's been eight years since Gary Allan had a song -- "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" -- at the top of the charts. But let's all raise a glass to his new tune “Waste of a Whiskey Drink” that will likely become his next No. 1.
The just-released song was penned by Hardy, Josh Kear and Mark Holman. But it's Allan's haunting voice that brings the lyrics to life, with his warning that some women just aren't worth the effort.
“It’s about a girl that you just don’t want any of your friends to get tangled up with. You’ve been there. And you’re telling him as he’s looking at her and thinking she’s cute," Allan said in a press release, "and you’re saying, ‘Man, just do something else because she’s a waste of a whiskey drink. Don’t do it.'"
Full lyrics for "Waste Of A Whiskey Drink":
I know what you're thinkin', 'cause I overheard
"Bartender, what is she drinkin'," you're starin' at her
I know she looks like heaven, save yourself all the hell
Sit down that Seven and Seven, and just drink it yourself
She's gonna climb in your car
She's gonna mess up your sheets
You're gonna give her your heart
You're gonna give her your key
She's gonna want you to change
She's gonna flirt with your friends
She's gonna string you along
Ruin your favorite song
And it ends with you back at the bar
Where you are right now
No matter what you think
That's a waste of a whiskey drink
Yeah, waste of a whiskey drink
You're better off going home, send out a drunk text or two
Hey buddy do what you want, but if she's what you do
I hope you like the taste of salt, tequila, and lime
'Cause you'll never taste Jack again without her on your mind
She's gonna climb in your car
She's gonna mess up your sheets
You're gonna give her your heart
You're gonna give her your key
She's gonna want you to change
She's gonna flirt with your friends
She's gonna string you along
Ruin your favorite song
And it ends with you back at the bar
Where you are right now
No matter what you think
That's a waste of a whiskey drink
Yeah, waste of a whiskey drink
Yeah, that's a waste of eight bucks
Six months and a Pearl Jam shirt
Half your summer, half your savings and a whole lot of hurt
Pour your left and drink in your right, make it a double
Save yourself all the trouble
She's gonna climb in your car
Leave her dress on the floor
She's gonna tell you she never felt like this before
She's gonna want you to change
Gonna sleep with your friends
She's gonna string you along
Ruin your favorite song
And it ends with you back at the bar
Where you are right now
No matter what you think
That's a waste of a whiskey drink
Yes it is
That's a waste of a whiskey drink
Yes it is
That's a waste of whiskey drink