Whiskey In A Bottle – English Lyrics

• By: Yelawolf

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and authentic world of Yelawolf's "Whiskey In A Bottle." This song is a masterclass in modern storytelling through music, offering a unique blend of hip-hop and southern rock that showcases Yelawolf's distinct voice and lyrical prowess. By exploring its rich narrative and clever wordplay, language learners can grasp colloquialisms and cultural nuances deeply rooted in American Southern identity, making it an engaging way to learn English expressions and appreciate a truly original artist.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
whiskey /ˈwɪs·ki/ B2	noun - a distilled alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash
bottle /ˈbɒt·əl/ A2	noun - a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of atmosphere above the Earth
bullet /ˈbʊl·ɪt/ B1	noun - a projectile fired from a gun
trigger /ˈtrɪɡ·ər/ B2	noun - a small lever that activates a mechanism, especially on a gun verb - to cause something to happen or start
avalanche /ˈæv·ə·læntʃ/ C1	noun - a massive flow of snow down a mountainside; a sudden, overwhelming amount
train /treɪn/ A2	noun - a series of connected railway carriages pulled by a locomotive verb - to teach or develop a skill or habit through practice
party /ˈpɑːr·ti/ A2	noun - a social gathering for celebration or entertainment verb - to celebrate with a gathering
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; an aspiration verb - to experience dreams while sleeping; to imagine or aspire
gutter /ˈɡʌt·ər/ B2	noun - a channel at the side of a road or roof for collecting rainwater
slum /slʌm/ B2	noun - an overcrowded urban area characterized by substandard housing and poverty
raised /reɪzd/ B1	verb - past tense of raise; to lift or elevate something adjective - having been brought up or elevated
flame /fleɪm/ B1	noun - the visible, gaseous part of a fire
shell /ʃel/ B1	noun - a hard outer covering of an animal, seed, or object
crab /kræb/ A2	noun - a crustacean with a broad, flat body and pincers
grass /ɡræs/ A1	noun - herbaceous plants forming a green covering on the ground
yard /jɑrd/ A2	noun - a piece of land surrounding a house, often used as a garden or for recreation
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the prehensile extremity at the end of a human arm verb - to give or pass something with the hand

Key Grammar Structures

• STILL ON THAT ASS LIKE HANDCUFFS, UP IN YA LIKE HAND PUPPETS

  ➔ Simile (comparisons using 'like')

  ➔ The phrase uses 'like' to compare being persistent or attached to something, emphasizing intensity.

• NOT A BREEZE ON THE HILL WILL MAKE A FLAME GRAB A CHINCHILLA

  ➔ Double negative

  ➔ The use of 'not a breeze' emphasizes the impossibility of the situation, a common feature in colloquial language.

• SO GIVE ME THAT KING CRAB AND I'LL BREAK HIS SHELL, YOU SEEN THAT?

  ➔ Future tense with 'will'

  ➔ 'I'll break his shell' indicates a future action, showing confidence or determination.

• AND SAY FREE YOUNG STRUGGLE WHO'S NOT MAKIN BAIL!

  ➔ Relative pronoun ('who's')

  ➔ 'Who's' refers back to 'Young Struggle,' providing additional information about the subject.

• I'M THE TRUTH BEHIND THESE FUCKIN ILLUSIONISTS YELLING RED NECK

  ➔ Metaphor

  ➔ 'The truth behind these illusionists' uses metaphor to contrast reality with deception.

• BECAUSE OF THE ABUSE AND I USE IT AS THERAPY IN MUSIC

  ➔ Conjunction ('because of')

  ➔ 'Because of' introduces a reason for the action, linking cause and effect.

• PUT YOUR HANDS TO THE SKY, I'M A BULLET IN THE BARREL WITH A HAIR PIN TRIGGER NOW

  ➔ Extended metaphor

  ➔ The metaphor of being a 'bullet in the barrel' is extended with 'hair pin trigger,' emphasizing danger and tension.

• I'M WHISKEY IN A BOTTLE NOW

  ➔ Metaphor

  ➔ 'Whiskey in a bottle' symbolizes the artist's essence or state, suggesting containment or potential.