I’m not some c’mon strong, Romeo cowboy,
No, I’m not that type.
Without a little help, I’d prob’ly have two left feet.
But you ain’t gonna let that happen tonight.
Turn up that jukebox, sit me at the bar.
I promised her the moon, you throw in the stars.
Whiskey, do my talkin’,
Say all the things I can’t.
Here’s to you, my hundred proof friend,
Oh, go on an’ do your thing.
She’s just a line away from fallin’,
Goin’ wild, an’ honky-tonkin’…
Whiskey, do my talkin’.
I’m better on the street in the broad daylight.
If I could bring myself to speak or get a word out right.
But you put me in a bar-room, you put a drink in my hand…
I’m a cool, calm, collected, silver-tongued ladies man.
Whiskey, do my talkin’,
Say all the things I can’t.
Here’s to you, my hundred proof friend,
Oh, go on an’ do your thing.
She’s just a line away from fallin’,
Goin’ wild, an’ honky-tonkin’…
Whiskey, do my talkin’.
[Instrumental Break]
Oh, I… tell her all the things I can’t.
Here’s to you, my hundred proof friend,
Go on an’ do your thing.
She’s just a line away from fallin’,
Goin’ wild, an’ honky-tonkin’…
Hey.
Whiskey, do my talkin’,
Say all the things I can’t.
Here’s to you, my hundred proof friend,
Oh, go on an’ do your thing.
She’s just a line away from fallin’,
Goin’ wild, an’ honky-tonkin’…
Whiskey, do my talkin’.
Oh, I.
Letting Whiskey Speak: A Song of Liquid Courage
“Whiskey Do My Talkin'” by Brooks & Dunn delivers a relatable tale of shyness and transformation. The narrator isn’t the typical smooth-talking cowboy; instead, he admits to feeling awkward and tongue-tied around women. However, with the help of whiskey, he finds the confidence to approach someone special. The barroom setting becomes a place where inhibitions fade, and the drink acts as his trusted accomplice, giving voice to feelings he can’t express sober. This playful, heartfelt narrative captures the universal desire for a bit of bravery when it comes to matters of the heart, set against a backdrop of honky-tonk nightlife.
Song Credits
Artist: Brooks & Dunn
Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn, Terry McBride, Don Cook
Release Year: 2003
Label: Arista Nashville