Whiskey

A$AP Rocky, Maroon 5

About Whiskey

"Whiskey" is a song recorded by American band Maroon 5 featuring American rapper ASAP Rocky. It was released on October 18, 2017, as the second promotional single from the band's sixth studio album Red Pill Blues (2017). The song was written by Adam Levine, Rakim Mayers, John Ryan, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Tinashe Sibanda and was produced by John Ryan, Maxime Devaux and JKash.


Year:
2017
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Leaves are fallin', it's September
The night came in and made her shiver
I told her she could have my jacket
Wrapped it tight around her shoulders
And I was so young 'til she kissed me
Like a whiskey, like a whiskey

I never knew that love was blind
'Til I was hers, but she was never mine
Yeah, I was reckless
But I let it burn, I let it burn, yeah
The feeling, it was bittersweet
Realizing I was into deep
She was a lesson
I had to learn, I had to learn, yeah

I used to try to forget her
But now I smile when I remember

Leaves are fallin', it's September
The night came in and made her shiver
I told her she could have my jacket
Wrapped it tight around her shoulders
And I was so young 'til she kissed me
Like a whiskey, like a whiskey, whoa

Would've left this world behind
Just to wake up by your side
Every mornin' I
Would've sold my soul for a little more time mmm
Would've waited a thousand nights
If she never said goodbye
I admit that I
Would've sold my soul for a little more time

I used to try to forget her
But now I smile when I remember oh

Leaves are fallin', it's September
The night came in and made her shiver
I told her she could have my jacket
Wrapped it tight around her shoulders
And I, was so young, 'til she kissed me
Like a whiskey, like a whiskey

I ain't like the other Cognacs
Or type of cat that'd never call back
Or lose contact when you runnin' out of rum and you make a run
(Feelin' light and dizzy, might be tipsy)
All of that tequila's a killer, little vodka
Break her off somethin' proper
Pop a cork and play spin the bottle
(Every time you kiss me, like some whiskey)
Punch drunk love, it's a fine line
Dom Pérignon, she the fine wine
Someone call 911, I'm runnin' out of time
She done got off my heart

Leaves are fallin', it's September (woah)
The night came in and made her shiver
I told her she could have my jacket
Wrapped it tight around her shoulders
And I was so young (so young)
'Til she kissed me (yeah)
Like a whiskey (yeah)
And I was so young (so young)
'Til she kissed me
Like a whiskey, like a whiskey

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Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album in 1997. After a brief period they re-formed with guitarist James Valentine, and pursued a new, more pop-oriented direction as Maroon 5. In 2002 they released their debut album Songs About Jane, which contained four hit singles: "Harder to Breathe", "This Love", "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning"; it also enjoyed major chart success, going gold, platinum, and triple platinum in many countries around the world. more »

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Written by: Adam Levine, John Henry Ryan, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Tinashe Sibanda, Rakim Mayers

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"Whiskey" is included in the album "Red Pill Blues," which was released by the American pop-rock group Maroon 5 in 2017. This is their sixth studio album.
Collaborative Artist
The song features vocals by American rapper ASAP Rocky. This collaboration with a hip-hop artist is somewhat unusual for Maroon 5, giving the song a unique edge.
Song Lenght and Genre
"Whiskey" runs for three minutes and thirty seconds and falls under the pop genre with hints of R&B.
Popularity
Despite not being released as a single, "Whiskey" became a fan favorite from the album. It also received positive reviews from music critics.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics discuss missing an old love and reminiscing about the past, using whiskey as a metaphor.
Production Team
The production of "Whiskey" was handled by John Ryan and The Monsters and the Strangerz, known for their work with top artists like Selena Gomez and Zara Larsson.
Music Video
While a music video for "Whiskey" was never officially released, the lyric video has amassed millions of views on YouTube.
Live Performances
Maroon 5 has included "Whiskey" in their setlists for live performances, including their Red Pill Blues Tour.
Unique Feature
Unlike many of Maroon 5's hit songs, "Whiskey" is a slower, more mellow track offering a mix of Adam Levine's expressive vocals and A$AP Rocky's smooth rap.
Song Writers
The song was written by an array of talented songwriters including Adam Levine, John Ryan, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and others.
Chart Performance
Even though "Whiskey" wasn't released as a single, it still managed to reach 23 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard) chart.
Critical Reception
Some critics have praised the song's lyrical depth and the combination of pop and hip-hop elements.

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