This New Heartache
Whiskey-soaked Reflections: Unraveling Heartache in Vince Gill's Melody
Lyrics
Oh here I sit with my first glass of whiskey
The narrator reflects on sitting with a glass of whiskey.
Wondering where I went wrong
The narrator contemplates where things went wrong.
How I wish she was still right here with me
The narrator expresses a longing for the presence of someone (possibly a past lover).
I long to hear all those old country songs
The narrator wishes to hear old country songs, indicating a desire for nostalgia.
Like old Hank Williams when he'd sing about lonesome
Reference to Hank Williams and his songs about loneliness.
And Hag about misery and gin
Empty Line
If the jukebox would play Patsy's 'Crazy'
If 'Crazy' plays, the narrator could start dealing with a new heartache.
Then I could let this new heartache begin
Reiteration of the potential new heartache if the mentioned song plays.
The band just quit and the lovers are leaving
Description of the atmosphere with the band stopping and lovers leaving.
And the bartender said it's closing time
Reference to the closing time at the bar.
Oh I wonder if she's having trouble sleeping
The narrator wonders if the person in mind is having trouble sleeping.
And if those songs keep on runnin' through her mind
Speculation about whether the mentioned songs are running through her mind.
Like 'Crazy Arms' and 'A-11'
Reference to classic country songs like 'Crazy Arms' and 'A-11'.
The 'Lovers Blues' we're 'Together Again'
Reference to more country songs, including 'Together Again.'
Why baby, why must you and 'I Fall To Pieces'
Empty Line
It's time to let this new heartache begin
Reiteration of the readiness to begin a new heartache.
Why baby, why must you and 'I Fall To Pieces'
Reiteration of the question about falling to pieces.
It's time to let this new heartache begin
Reiteration of the readiness to embrace the new heartache.
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