Drinkin' and Dreamin'

Waylon Jennings · Drinkin' and Dreamin' [Sum Day] [2005]

Everybody's lookin? for some way in,

I'm lookin? for some way out.

I've been wastin? my time standin? in line

If this is what it's all about.



All I got is a job that I don't like

And a woman that don't understand.

So tonight at the bar,

I'll get in my car

And take off for the promise land.



Drinkin? and dreamin?

Knowin? damn well I can't go.

I'll never see Texas, L.A., or Old Mexico.

But here at this table, I'm able to leave it behind.

Drink ?til I'm dreamin?, a thousand miles out of my mind.



This suit and this tie, is just a disguise.

This ain't really me.

Some people are born, to be tied down,

Some people are born to be free.



When I look down the road she don't know

How it gets under my skin.

She's got my body but my heart and soul

Are out there ridin? the wind.



Drinkin? and dreamin?

Knowin? damn well I can't go.

I'll never see Texas, L.A., or Old Mexico.

But here at this table, I'm able to leave it behind.

Drink ?til I'm dreamin?, a thousand miles out of my mind.



Drinkin? and dreamin?

Knowin? damn well I can't go.

I'll never see Texas, L.A., or Old Mexico.

But here at this table, I'm able to leave it behind.

Drink ?til I'm dreamin?, a thousand miles out of my mind.

Drinkin' and Dreamin' - Waylon Jennings

Waylon Jennings' 'Drinkin' and Dreamin'' stands as a quintessential example of outlaw country, capturing the weary resilience of a man navigating life's struggles through the lens of a honky-tonk bar. Recorded for his self-titled album, the track embodies the genre's signature blend of twangy instrumentation and introspective lyricism that defined the movement. As a cornerstone of Jennings' discography, the song reflects his commitment to authentic storytelling and his role as a vocal pioneer who championed the 'outlaw' aesthetic against mainstream Nashville conventions. The recording remains a vital part of his catalog, illustrating his ability to convey deep emotion through a straightforward, unadorned delivery that resonated with audiences seeking genuine musical expression.