[Jason Aldean:]
All the folks down in Lynchburg, Tennessee
Been working hard for good ol’ boys like me
I don’t wanna be the one to tell ’em
That stuff that they been selling
Ain’t working like it should
But I damn sure wish it would
[Jason Aldean & Miranda Lambert:]
Whiskey’s supposed to drown a memory
I’ve gone from one to one too many
And the thing that really gets me
Is how your memory drowns the whiskey
Maybe it’s the bar or the stool I’m on
Maybe it’s the band and this sad ol’ song
That keeps me buying rounds
That keeps me turning down
Any girl that wants to dance
And you ain’t giving them a chance
Whiskey’s supposed to drown a memory
I’ve gone from one to one too many
And the thing that really gets me
Is how your memory drowns the whiskey
Girl I’m livin’ proof
That 80 proof
Ain’t got a shot
At touching you
But whiskey’s supposed to drown a memory
I’ve gone from one to one too many
And the thing that really gets me
Is whiskey’s supposed to drown a memory
I’ve gone from one to one too many
And the thing that really gets me
Is how your memory drowns the whiskey
Yeah the thing that really gets me
Is how your memory drowns the whiskey
All the folks down in Lynchburg, Tennessee
Been working hard for good ol’ boys like me
Heartbreak at the Bottom of the Glass
“Drowns The Whiskey” by Jason Aldean featuring Miranda Lambert captures the struggle of using whiskey to forget a lost love. The song paints a picture of a heartbroken soul sitting at a bar in Lynchburg, Tennessee, where the legendary drink is made. Despite the tradition of drowning sorrows in alcohol, the narrator finds that every glass only brings back memories of the one who got away. The interplay between Aldean and Lambert’s vocals deepens the sense of longing, making the song relatable to anyone who’s tried—and failed—to drink away the past.
The Power of Memory
Throughout the song, the lyrics highlight the futility of trying to erase pain with whiskey. Each round is a reminder that while spirits might numb the edges, they can’t outdo the intensity of a meaningful memory. The chorus cleverly flips the expected outcome, showing that it’s not the whiskey drowning the memory, but the memory overpowering the whiskey. The song’s relatable message and emotional delivery make it a standout modern country ballad.
Song Credits
- Artist: Jason Aldean (featuring Miranda Lambert)
- Songwriters: Josh Thompson, Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Broken Bow Records