Whiskey
Jana Kramer · Jana Kramer [2012]
Everybody way up North calls him "Cornbread".
You shoulda heard the way that his momma called him "baby",
daddy called him "boy", his friends call him "crazy".
Shoulda just called it like I saw it.
Shoulda just called for help and ran like hell that day.
The burning, the stinging, the high and the heat
and the "left-me-wanting-more"
feeling when he kissed me.
I shoulda just called him "Whiskey".
Warm my body to the core just like a blanket.
His face was so sweet then he took my breath away.
Hit me so hard like a rock through a window.
I knew I was in trouble from the moment I met you, boy.
Shoulda just called it like I saw it.
Shoulda just called for help and ran like hell that day.
The burning, the stinging, the high and the heat
and the "left-me-wanting-more"
feeling when he kissed me.
I shoulda just called him "Whiskey"
Now the numb has set in.
He's gone like the wind.
And I can barely feel the pain.
Shoulda just called it like I saw it.
Shoulda just called for help and ran like hell that day.
The burning, the stinging, the high
and the heat and the "left-me-wanting-more"
feeling when he kissed me.
The burning, the stinging, the high
and the heat and the "left-me-wanting-more"
feeling when he kissed me.
I shoulda just called him "Whiskey".
Shoulda just called him "Whiskey".
I shoulda just called him "Whiskey".
Whiskey
Whiskey serves as the title track for Jana Kramer's 2012 self-titled debut album, marking her arrival in the country music landscape. The recording captures the raw, emotional storytelling that defines Kramer's early discography, blending traditional country instrumentation with contemporary pop sensibilities. As a key song in her initial body of work, the song highlights her ability to convey vulnerability and resilience through a distinct vocal style. This track stands alongside other notable recordings from the era, such as King Of Apology and I Won't Give Up, establishing a cohesive sonic identity for the artist. The song remains a significant part of her catalogue, reflecting the themes of heartache and reflection that permeate her debut release.