Spill The Wine

War · Greatest Hits Live [2008]

I was once out strolling one very hot summer's day

When I thought I'd lay myself down to rest

In a big field of tall grass

I laid there in the sun and felt it carressing my face

As I fell asleep and dreamed

I dreamed I was in a hollywood movie

And that I was the star of the movie

This really blew my mind

The fact that me an overfaired long haired leaping gnome

Could be the star of a hollywood movie, hmmm

But there I was

I was taken to a place

The hall of the mountain kings

I stood high up on the mountain tops

Naked to the world

In front of

Every kind of girl

There was long one's, tall ones, short ones, brown ones,

Black ones, round ones, big ones, crazy ones

Out of the middle, came a lady

She whispered in my ear

Something crazy

She said,



Chorus x4

Spill the wine, dig that girl

I thought to myself, what could that mean

Am I going crazy, or is this just a dream

Now wait a minute

I know I'm lying in a field of grass somewhere

So it's all in my head

And then I heard her say one more time



Chorus x4

Spill the wine dig that girl



I could feel hot flames of fire roaring at my back

As she disappeared, but soon she returned.

In her hand was a bottle of wine, in the other a glass

She poured some of the wine from the bottle into the glass

And raised it to her lips.

And just before she drank it, she said.

Take your wine, dig that girl, spill the wine, dig that girl

Spill the wine, dig that girl, come on come on

Spill the wine, dig that girl. Dig that girl, yeah.

It's all yours. You gotta do it, spill that wine, spill that wine.



spill that wine, let me feel, let me feel hot, yeah! yeah!

spill the wine, spill the wine, spill the wine, spill the wine,

spill the wine, spill the wine, spill the wine,

dig that girl!

Spill The Wine

Spill The Wine stands as a defining anthem in the discography of War, capturing the band's signature blend of funk, soul, and rock. Released during their early period of experimentation, the track showcases the group's ability to weave intricate rhythms with uplifting melodies that resonate across generations. The song's driving percussion and energetic brass sections reflect the vibrant musical landscape of the 1970s, establishing a sound that would become synonymous with the band's identity. As a staple in their live performances, it highlights the dynamic interplay between the musicians and their capacity to create an immersive sonic experience. This recording remains a testament to War's enduring influence on popular music, celebrating a moment where their unique style captured the cultural zeitgeist.