Whiskey Drinkin' Woman
Nazareth · Love Hurts [2006]
Close up the bar you know the gates of the brewery
She's out there every night
And she sure ain't drinkin' tea
I love that woman, she's the best one that I had
But she's got this habit now and it sure is gettin' bad
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
She's got bottles in the kitchen
Even got them in my bed
Most times I see her now
She's three parts out of her head
Don't know where I went wrong
I sure try to treat her right
But it sure upsets me
Seein' her juiced up every night.
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
Got to solve this problem
Won't you help me find the key
The way that things are going
I'll have to buy the distillery
She just stands there smilin'
With a whiskey in each hand
Got to think of something
Don't know how much I can stand
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
Got to get myself together, start workin' something out
Maybe if I tried some booze, I'd know what it's about
I love that woman, she's the best one that I had
But she's got this problem now
And it sure is gettin' bad.
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
Got to solve this problem
Won't you help me find the key
The way that things are going
I'll have to buy the distillery
She just stands there smilin'
With a whiskey in each hand
Got to think of something
Don't know how much I can stand
She's out there every night
And she sure ain't drinkin' tea
I love that woman, she's the best one that I had
But she's got this habit now and it sure is gettin' bad
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
She's got bottles in the kitchen
Even got them in my bed
Most times I see her now
She's three parts out of her head
Don't know where I went wrong
I sure try to treat her right
But it sure upsets me
Seein' her juiced up every night.
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
Got to solve this problem
Won't you help me find the key
The way that things are going
I'll have to buy the distillery
She just stands there smilin'
With a whiskey in each hand
Got to think of something
Don't know how much I can stand
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
Got to get myself together, start workin' something out
Maybe if I tried some booze, I'd know what it's about
I love that woman, she's the best one that I had
But she's got this problem now
And it sure is gettin' bad.
That whiskey drinkin' woman
Is makin' a poor man out of me
Got to solve this problem
Won't you help me find the key
The way that things are going
I'll have to buy the distillery
She just stands there smilin'
With a whiskey in each hand
Got to think of something
Don't know how much I can stand
Whiskey Drinkin' Woman
Nazareth's 'Whiskey Drinkin' Woman' stands as a quintessential example of their hard rock and pub rock legacy, delivered with the band's signature gritty power. Recorded for the 2006 compilation 'Love Hurts,' the track showcases the group's ability to blend driving rhythms with raw, emotive vocals that defined their era. As a staple of their discography, the song captures the rebellious spirit of working-class rock, echoing themes found in their broader catalog of anthems. Its enduring appeal lies in its unpretentious energy and the band's mastery of creating a visceral, live-in-the-stadium sound that remains a cornerstone of their public musical identity.