Alcohol
Brad Paisley
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I can make anybody pretty I can make you believe any lie I can make you pick a fight With somebody twice Your size. Well I've been known to cause a few breakups And I've been known to cause a few births I can make you new friends Or get you fired from work. And since the day I left Milwaukee Lyncheburg Bourbon, France Been makin' the bars With lots of big money And helpin' white people dance I got you in trouble in high school And college now that was a ball You had some of the best times You'll never remember with me Alcohol, alcohol I got blamed at your wedding reception For your best man's embarrassing speech And also for those naked pictures of you at the beach I've influenced kings and world leaders I helped Hemingway write like he did And I`ll bet you a drink or two that I can make you Put that lampshade on your head And since the day I left Milwaukee Lyncheburg Bourbon, France Been makin' a fool out of folks Just like you And helpin' white people dance I am medicine and I am poison I can help you up or make you fall You had some of the best times You'll never remember with me Alcohol And since the day I left Milwaukee Lyncheburg Bourbon, France Been makin' the bars With lots of big money And helpin' white people dance I got you in trouble in high school And college now that was a ball You had some of the best times You'll never remember with me Alcohol, alcohol
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Artist BackgroundBrad Paisley, the artist who performed "Alcohol", is an American country music singer and songwriter from West Virginia. He is known for blending traditional country music with pop influences.
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Release Date"Alcohol" was released as a single on April 25, 2005.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Paisley's fifth studio album "Time Well Wasted" released in 2005.
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Song Classification"Alcohol" falls under the country genre, specifically pop country.
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SongwriterBrad Paisley not only performed but also wrote the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did extremely well on the charts. It hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs and peaked at No. 28 on Billboard's Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThe song humorously personifies alcohol, attributing to it a variety of effects it has on people, such as lowering inhibitions, causing regrettable behavior, and creating false confidence.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Alcohol" features Brad Paisley at a concert, alternating with scenes associated with drinking as portrayed in the song lyrics.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2006; one for Best Country Song and one for Best Country Solo Performance.
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Commercial Success"Alcohol" was certified Gold by the RIAA, which means it sold over 500,000 copies.
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Pop Culture ReferencesThe song was subsequently played in numerous television shows and films, demonstrating its impact and popularity beyond the country music genre.
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Live Performances"Alcohol" has become a crowd favorite at Paisley’s concerts and is often used as his show closer.
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RecognitionRolling Stone Magazine ranked it the 14th best whiskey song ever in 2014.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song, including the rock band, "Nickelback", in 2007.
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LegacyDespite over a decade passing since its release, "Alcohol" remains one of Brad Paisley's most popular and iconic songs.
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