Drinkin' and Dreamin'
Waylon Jennings
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Everybody's looking for someway in I'm looking for someway out I've been wasting my time, standing in line If this is what it's all about All I've got is a job that I don't like And a woman that don't understand So tonight in the bar, I'll get in my car And take off for the promise land [Chorus] Drinkin' and dreamin', knowing damn well I can't go I'll never see Texas, L.A., or ol' Mexico But here at this table, I'm able to leave it behind Drink till I'm dreaming a thousand miles out of my mind This suit and this tie is just a disguise This ain't really me Some people were born to be tied down Some people were born to be free When I look down the road she don't know How it gets under my skin She's got my body but my heart and soul Are out there riding the wind [Chorus: x2]
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Written by: MAX BARNES, TROY SEALS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Drinkin' and Dreamin'" by Waylon Jennings was released in November 1985.
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Album AppearanceIt is a song from his album, "Turn the Page."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the number two spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, meaning it was a major hit.
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Song ReputationThe song is widely considered to be one of Waylon Jennings's classic tunes, loved by fans of traditional country music.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Troy Seals and Max D. Barnes.
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Genre"Drinkin' and Dreamin'" is classified under the country music genre.
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Lyric ThemeThe song tells a story about a man living a dual life. He knows he can't fulfill his dreams, but he continues to dream them anyway when he is drinking.
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DurationThe song runs for approximately 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the RCA Records label.
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ReactionIt received considerable airplay and was commonly played on both radio and video music channels when it was initially released.
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Musical StyleThe song, like the rest of Waylon Jennings' music, is noted for its unique "Outlaw Country" style, which broke from Nashville's traditional country music mold.
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