WHISKEY AND WINE
Lives Entwined in Whiskey and Wine: A Tale of Choices
Lyrics
Duffy was a big money broker who never had time for a wife
Duffy was a successful but busy money broker who didn't prioritize having a spouse.
And he always had money in his pocket, and he stayed up all hours of the night
Duffy always had money and stayed awake late into the night.
He was livin' on coffee and cigarettes
Duffy's lifestyle involved relying on coffee and cigarettes.
Smoke a pack if you are inclined, but give me whiskey and wine
While one might choose to smoke, the singer prefers whiskey and wine.
Lilly was living the rich life of a pretty little socialite
Lilly lived a luxurious life as a socialite with little ambition but a focus on enjoyment.
And she didn't have much of an ambition, but she knew she would have a good time
Lilly used credit cards and cocaine to sustain her lifestyle and have a good time.
She was livin' on credit cards and cocaine
Lilly's choices included living on credit cards and using cocaine.
Chop another line if you like, but give me whiskey and wine
While some may choose to indulge in cocaine, the singer prefers whiskey and wine.
Marty was the neighborhood tour guide
Marty was a local tour guide, specifically in the neighborhood.
He was working pubs on the upper west side
Marty worked in pubs on the upper west side, catering to tourists.
And he could tell you one end from the other, and he'd draw a picture if you'd like
Marty was knowledgeable and artistic, willing to provide information and drawings.
He was livin on Stella's and percocets
Marty's lifestyle involved relying on Stella's beer and percocets.
Take a half-and-one to feel fine, but give me whiskey and wine
While some may take medication, the singer prefers whiskey and wine.
Livin' on coffee and cigarettes
Reiteration of living on coffee and cigarettes, with the choice of smoking.
Smoke a pack if you are inclined, but give me whiskey and wine
Reiteration of the preference for whiskey and wine over smoking.
Livin' on credit cards and cocaine
Reiteration of living on credit cards and cocaine.
Chop another line if you like, but give me whiskey and wine
Reiteration of the preference for whiskey and wine over cocaine.
Smokin' those Camels or whatchamacall
Reference to smoking Camels or a similar brand, with the option to take a drag to feel high.
Take a drag or two to feel high
Continuation of the reference to smoking and getting high.
Whiskey and wine
Final expression of the singer's preference for whiskey and wine.
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