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Introduction
“Tequila” by Brooks & Dunn is one of those songs that just sticks with you. From the first strum of the guitar to the last lingering note, it’s like you’ve been taken on a journey—one that’s equal parts heartbreak, nostalgia, and that unmistakable burn of tequila. It’s a song that speaks to anyone who’s ever tried to drown their sorrows in a glass, only to find that those memories just won’t go away.
Ronnie Dunn’s voice carries a raw, aching emotion that pulls you in from the get-go. He’s not just singing about loss; he’s living it, right there in the moment, and you can feel every ounce of pain and longing. The melody is simple yet powerful, letting the lyrics take center stage, as they weave a story that’s as old as time—one of love lost and the futile attempt to forget.
What makes “Tequila” special is how it captures that universal feeling of wanting to escape from the hurt, even though deep down, we know it’s only temporary. It’s relatable in a way that only country music can be, with its blend of heartache, honesty, and just a touch of hope. The song doesn’t offer a resolution, but that’s the beauty of it—it leaves you hanging, much like how life often does.
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Lyrics
One shot, two shot, three, Tequila, floor
Cowboy bouncer’s ’bout to bowl me out the door
Jose got me stumblin’, mumblin’ like a fool
That worm’s got a kick like a Tennessee mule
Wake up in the mornin’, hurtin’ head, skinned knees
Ain’t no doubt about what’s put a whoopin’ on me
Tequila
Goes down easy, Lord, it sneak up on you fast
Tequila
Great big buzz in a little bitty glass
Tequila
Glass, salt, straight up, chilled lemon, lime
Blue on the rocks, frozen margarita time
Mexicali, Blue Agave, fire in a bottle
Too much Cabo Wabo, do the Cucharacha wobble
You think by now a drinkin’ man would learn
You don’t go toe to toe with that little bitty worm
Tequila
Goes down easy, Lord, it sneak up on you fast
Tequila, great big buzz in a little bitty glass
Tequila
Tequila
Goes down easy, Lord, it sneak up on you fast
Tequila
Great big buzz in a little bitty glass
Tequila
I said, tequila
Goes down easy, Lord, it sneak up on you fast
Tequila
Great big buzz in a little bitty glass
Tequila