It Ain't the Whiskey
Gary Allan
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I stood there in the middle of the church of the broken people. Listened to the walking wounded tell their stories. My turn came I told 'em my name. I said this ain't my first time. Then a man started talking how the devil and the bottle was ruining my life. With last night on my breath I stood up and said It ain't the whiskey. It ain't the cigarettes. It ain't the stuff I smoke. It's all these things I can't forget. It ain't the hard times. It ain't the all nights. It ain't that easy, It ain't the whiskey That's killin' me. So what do you got for this empty spot inside of me? The deep dark hole where love used to be. Before she ripped it out and ran into the arms of someone else. Y'all sit in this room and you talk like you got some kind of remedy. Well I hear what you're telling me, But I've got all the proof I need. It ain't the whiskey. It ain't the cigarettes. It ain't the stuff I smoke. It's all these things I can't forget. It ain't the hard times. It ain't the all nights. Oh it ain't that easy, 'Cause it ain't the whiskey That's killin' me. I've done everything to drown this hurt inside, But I can't wash you off of my mind. It ain't the whiskey. It ain't the cigarettes. It ain't the stuff I smoke. It's all these things I can't forget, It ain't the hard times. It ain't the all nights. It ain't that easy, 'Cause it ain't the whiskey That's killin' me. It ain't the whiskey That's killin' me. Ooh
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Written by: COLE A DEGGES, GREG BARNHILL, JIM DADDARIO
Lyrics © CALHOUN ENTERPRISES, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"It Ain't the Whiskey" is a song recorded by American country music artist Gary Allan.
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Album ClassificationIt is included in Allan's ninth studio album, "Set You Free," which was released in January 2013.
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Songwriters ListThe song was written by Greg Barnhill, Jim Daddario, and Cole Deggs.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "It Ain't the Whiskey" peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the US.
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Music VideoThe music video for "It Ain't the Whiskey" was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in October 2013. The video features Allan performing the song in an empty bar.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about a man struggling with personal issues and tells how it isn't the whiskey that's drowning him, but the memories and remorse.
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Acclamation"It Ain't the Whiskey" and its parent album "Set You Free" helped solidify Allan's status as a respected artist in the country music scene.
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TourAfter the release of the song, Allan embarked on a tour where "It Ain't the Whiskey" became a staple in his setlist, resonating with live audiences.
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MeaningAllan himself has explained that the song is about being brutally honest, confronting inner demons and admitting that it's not the substances causing pain, but the internal conflict and emotional baggage.
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Love from FansSince its release, fans have praised "It Ain't the Whiskey" for its introspective and relatable lyrics, alongside Allan's emotional performance.
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