Here's To You
Cheers Across Borders: A Musical Journey Through Libations
Lyrics
I drank Gibson’s with a splash of Coke in Northern Ontario
Drank Gibson’s with a splash of Coke in Northern Ontario
I drank Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the great state of Kentucky
Drank Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the great state of Kentucky
I sipped Manhattans on an island between New Jersey and Queens
Sipped Manhattans on an island between New Jersey and Queens
I drank wine from the grapes of the Finger Lakes I drank a Genny on the Genesee
Drank wine from the grapes of the Finger Lakes, also drank a Genny on the Genesee (likely referencing Genesee Beer)
Chorus:
Chorus: Celebrating unity and shared camaraderie; expressing a toast to mutual understanding and, if disagreement arises, a humorous dismissal of it
Here’s to you and here’s to me may we never disagree
-And if we do to Hell with you here’s to me
-I got the Best of Milwaukee drank Extra Gold in a Golden town
Enjoyed the best of Milwaukee, drank Extra Gold beer in a town known for its golden attributes
I drank 33 shots of Rolling Rock but I couldn’t keep ‘em down
Consumed 33 shots of Rolling Rock beer but couldn't keep them down (vomited)
I put my brain in a Hurricane while I watched New Orleans sink
Metaphorically put oneself through intense experiences ("brain in a Hurricane") while witnessing the sinking of New Orleans
And I can’t see when I’m in Tennessee so I’m really not sure what I drank
Expressing uncertainty about the consumed drink in Tennessee due to impaired vision
Chorus
Repeated chorus emphasizing unity and disregarding disagreements
Mas cerveza en Mexico in Brussels Stella Artois
Drank more beer in Mexico ("Mas cerveza en Mexico") and specifically Stella Artois beer in Brussels
J'ai bu tout le vin à Coopeville bier in der Hofbrauhaus
Consumed a lot of wine in Coopeville and beer in Hofbrauhaus, likely referencing different places known for these beverages
I drank Red Stripe mon in the Lion’s Den outside of Montego Bay
Had Red Stripe beer in the Lion’s Den outside Montego Bay, Jamaica
Screamed Viva Saprissa Futbol pura vida San Jose
Expressing enthusiasm for Saprissa Football Club in San Jose, Costa Rica, likely in celebration or support
Chorus
Final chorus, reiterating the sentiment of unity and brushing off disagreements
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