Crying Whiskey Lyrics Meaning – Warren Zeiders
Said your goodbyes, felt like I’d die, thought you’d be better off
No me and you, said we were through, called our forever off
But I know when you’ve been drinkin’, and the loneliness kicks in
Your vision’s blurry, your words are slurrin’, that’s when you wanna talk
Breakdown: The singer reflects on their breakup, believing their ex would be better off without them. However, when their ex is drinking and lonely, they reach out, looking to reconnect, despite the past being called off.
Now your makeup’s runnin’, and they start comin’ down
Breakdown: The ex starts to show vulnerability, as the makeup runs, and emotions begin to flood through as the reality of the situation hits.
You’re just cryin’ whiskey, I can tell them ain’t real tears
Once the bottle’s empty, you ain’t ever thinkin’ clear
When you get too drunk, that’s when you hit me up
And you’re just tryin’ to get some love
You don’t really miss me, you’re just cryin’ whiskey
Breakdown: The singer acknowledges that their ex isn’t truly missing them but is instead turning to them out of drunken loneliness, with whiskey being the catalyst for these false emotions.
Cryin’ whiskey
Breakdown: The ex’s tears are likened to whiskey, implying that they are artificial and only brought on by the alcohol. The singer realizes this pattern.
You was alright, dancin’ all night, kissin’ on somebody else
I think it’s funny he spent his money buyin’ you that top-shelf
When the drinks hit your system, baby, and it’s me that you’re missin’, baby
You don’t really want me, but you want me right now
Breakdown: The singer notices their ex enjoying time with someone else, but when the alcohol kicks in, it’s them they seek out, despite not genuinely wanting a deeper connection.
You’re just cryin’ whiskey, I can tell them ain’t real tears
Once the bottle’s empty, you ain’t ever thinkin’ clear
When you get too drunk, that’s when you hit me up
And you’re just tryin’ to get some love
You don’t really miss me, you’re just cryin’ whiskey
Breakdown: The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that the ex’s emotions are driven by intoxication rather than true feelings.
You’re just cryin’ whiskey, I can tell them ain’t real tears
Once the bottle’s empty, you ain’t ever thinkin’ clear
When you get too drunk, that’s when you hit me up
And you’re just tryin’ to get some love
You don’t really miss me, nah, you’re just cryin’
You’re just cryin’, you’re just cryin’ whiskey
Breakdown: The singer reiterates their belief that their ex’s actions are driven by the alcohol and loneliness, not a genuine longing for them.
You’re just cryin’ whiskey