Well Well Whiskey – English Lyrics

• By: Dierks Bentley

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heart of country storytelling with Dierks Bentley's “Well Well Whiskey.” This song offers a great opportunity to learn colloquial English expressions related to temptation and inner conflict, all set to an energetic bluegrass rhythm. Its relatable theme and catchy chorus make it a special and enjoyable way to engage with the language of country music.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SWORE ♪

♪ I WOULD POUR YOU OUT ♪

♪ AND GONE WERE THE DAYS ♪

♪ WHERE I’D CHASE YOU AROUND THIS TOWN ♪

♪ BUT DAMN IF I DON’T MISS YOU ♪

♪ AND DAMN IF YOU AIN’T HERE ♪

♪ SITTING AT THE BAR MAKING IT HARD ♪

♪ FOR THIS BOY TO DRINK A BEER ♪

♪ WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ LOOKS LIKE WE MEET AGAIN ♪

♪ WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ WHAT TROUBLE WE GETTIN’ IN ♪

♪ NO DOUBT THAT WE ‘BOUT TO END UP ♪

♪ BACK ON ROCK BOTTOM SHELF ♪

♪ BUT IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT ♪

♪ AND IT’S LOOKIN' LIKE ♪

♪ HELL WE MIGHT AS WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ DAMN YOU LOOK BETTER THAN EVER ♪

♪ IT’S BEEN TOO LONG ♪

♪ I AIN’T GOT NOWHERE TO BE ♪

♪ TIL WE’RE BOTH LONG GONE ♪

♪ WE’RE LIKE A FLAME ON KEROSENE ♪

♪ BUT I LIKE THE WAY YOU BURN ♪

♪ YOU WON’T NEVER EVER BE GOOD FOR ME ♪

♪ AND I WON’T EVER LEARN ♪

♪ WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ LOOKS LIKE WE MEET AGAIN ♪

♪ WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ WHAT TROUBLE WE GETTIN’ IN ♪

♪ NO DOUBT THAT WE ‘BOUT TO END UP ♪

♪ BACK ON ROCK BOTTOM SHELF ♪

♪ BUT IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT ♪

♪ AND IT’S LOOKIN' LIKE ♪

♪ HELL WE MIGHT AS WELL ♪

♪ WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ LOOKS LIKE WE MEET AGAIN ♪

♪ WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ WHAT TROUBLE WE GETTIN’ IN ♪

♪ NO DOUBT THAT WE ‘BOUT TO END UP ♪

♪ BACK ON ROCK BOTTOM SHELF ♪

♪ BUT IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT ♪

♪ AND IT’S LOOKIN' LIKE ♪

♪ AH HELL ♪

♪ NO DOUBT THAT WE ‘BOUT TO END UP ♪

♪ BACK ON ROCK BOTTOM SHELF ♪

♪ BUT IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT ♪

♪ AND IT’S LOOKIN' LIKE ♪

♪ HELL WE MIGHT AS WELL WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ WELL WHISKEY ♪

♪ AHH ♪

♪ GIVE ME SOME OF THAT WELL WHISKEY ♪

[MUSIC FADES]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
whiskey /ˈwɪskɪ/ A1	noun - a distilled alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash
pour /pɔːr/ A1	verb - to make a liquid flow from a container
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to follow someone or something to catch them
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel sad about someone or something being away
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A1	noun - problems or difficulties
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to be damaged or destroyed by fire
flame /fleɪm/ A2	noun - the hot, glowing gas that comes from fire
kerosene /ˈkɛrəˌsiːn/ B1	noun - a flammable liquid used as fuel
shelf /ʃɛlf/ A1	noun - a flat, horizontal surface for storing things
doubt /daʊt/ A2	noun - a feeling of uncertainty
end /ɛnd/ A1	noun - the final part of something verb - to come to a final point
friday /ˈfraɪdeɪ/ A1	noun - the sixth day of the week
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
might /maɪt/ A2	modal verb - used to express possibility
long /lɒŋ/ A1	adjective - extending a great distance
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard

Key Grammar Structures

• HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SWORN I WOULD POUR YOU OUT

  ➔ Present Perfect + Modal ‘would’ for Future in the Past

  ➔ The phrase **"have I sworn"** uses the present perfect to talk about a past experience that is still relevant now, and **"would pour"** expresses an intention that was in the past.

• BUT DAMN IF I DON’T MISS YOU

  ➔ Negative Conditional with Idiomatic 'damn if...'

  ➔ The idiom **"damn if"** introduces a strong negative feeling, followed by the present simple **"don’t miss"** to express a present reality.

• SITTING AT THE BAR MAKING IT HARD FOR THIS BOY TO DRINK A BEER

  ➔ Gerund Phrase as Subject + Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The gerund **"Sitting"** functions as the subject of the sentence, and **"to drink"** is an infinitive that shows purpose (why it is hard).

• WELL WELL WHISKEY LOOKS LIKE WE MEET AGAIN

  ➔ Present Simple ‘looks like’ + Subjunctive‑like Clause

  ➔ The verb **"looks like"** (present simple) introduces a clause **"we meet again"**, which behaves like a subjunctive expression of expectation.

• NO DOUBT THAT WE ’BOUT TO END UP BACK ON ROCK BOTTOM SHELF

  ➔ Contraction ’bout = ‘about to’ (Future Immediate)

  ➔ The informal contraction **"’bout"** stands for **"about to"**, indicating an action that will happen in the very near future.

• BUT IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT AND IT’S LOOKING LIKE HELL WE MIGHT AS WELL

  ➔ Idiomatic ‘might as well’ + Present Progressive ‘is looking’

  ➔ The phrase **"might as well"** suggests a resigned suggestion, while **"is looking"** (present progressive) describes an ongoing impression.

• YOU WON’T NEVER EVER BE GOOD FOR ME

  ➔ Double Negative (non‑standard) + Future Simple ‘won’t’

  ➔ The line uses a **double negative** (**"won’t never ever"**) which is colloquial and emphasizes the absolute negative, followed by the future simple **"won’t"**.

• GIVE ME SOME OF THAT WELL WHISKEY

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The sentence is a direct command: **"Give"** in the imperative form, asking the listener to provide whiskey.