Tennessee Trouble
Tennessee Trouble: A Whiskey-fueled Dance with Fate
Lyrics
Just another night at the Cotton Eyed Joe
Describing a night at the Cotton Eyed Joe, a venue or dance hall.
I was there three beers before the show
The narrator arrived at the venue early, having three beers before the show.
You walked in like a neon smoking gun
A person, likely attractive, entered the scene with a captivating presence.
You know what they say, a shooter's gonna shoot
Refers to the saying that someone who takes risks will continue to do so.
So I took a shot, walked up to you
The narrator took a chance and approached the person.
You smiled when I said I don't know where you're from
The person smiled at the narrator's comment about not knowing their origin.
But, girl, you look like Tennessee trouble
Expressing the person's allure, hinting at potential trouble.
The kind that I'm gonna fall for fast
The narrator anticipates quickly falling for the captivating person.
You got me seein' Rocky Top double
Reference to "Rocky Top," a Tennessee song, emphasizing the connection.
Stealin' my heart between sips of that
The person is stealing the narrator's heart amid the enjoyment of whiskey.
Tullahoma whiskey, fire in your eyes
Describing the person's intense gaze and the impact on the narrator.
Girl, you gonna get me in Tennessee trouble tonight
The person is expected to cause trouble for the narrator that night.
Yeah, we danced to a slow song, kissed to the next one
Details about dancing to a slow song and sharing a kiss.
You said, "Let's take a shot, boy, you only live once"
The person encourages the narrator to live in the moment.
So that's the way we lived the rest of the night
Summarizing the night's activities, suggesting a wild and memorable time.
Yeah, you and that ninety proof provin' me right
The person's impact is confirmed by the strength of the alcohol.
'Cause, girl, you look like Tennessee trouble
Reiteration of the person's trouble-inducing appearance.
The kind that I'm gonna fall for fast
Anticipation of quickly falling for the person's charms.
You got me seein' Rocky Top double
Continued emphasis on the connection with Tennessee through "Rocky Top."
Stealin' my heart between sips of that
Repeating the theme of the person stealing the narrator's heart.
Tullahoma whiskey, fire in your eyes
Reiteration of the person's intense gaze and the impact on the narrator.
Girl, you gonna get me in Tennessee trouble tonight
Confirmation that the person will cause trouble for the narrator that night.
It turns out she was only in town a couple days
The person was only in town for a short time.
She was gone before the mornin' hangover went away
The person left before the morning, leaving the narrator with a hangover.
So I just keep on comin' back
The narrator keeps returning, hoping the person will return as well.
Hopin' that she's comin' back
Expressing optimism and anticipation for the person's return.
And if she does, I know what I'll say, hey
If the person returns, the narrator knows what to say.
Girl, you look like Tennessee trouble
Reiteration of the person's trouble-inducing appearance.
The kind that I'm gonna fall for fast
Anticipation of quickly falling for the person's charms.
You got me seein' Rocky Top double
Continued emphasis on the connection with Tennessee through "Rocky Top."
Stealin' my heart between sips of that
Repeating the theme of the person stealing the narrator's heart.
Tullahoma whiskey, fire in your eyes
Reiteration of the person's intense gaze and the impact on the narrator.
Girl, you gonna get me in Tennessee trouble tonight
Confirmation that the person will cause trouble for the narrator that night.
Yeah, Tennessee trouble tonight
Reaffirmation of the anticipated trouble in Tennessee that night.
Tennessee trouble
Final mention of the expected trouble in Tennessee.
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