Spill The Wine
War · Greatest Hits Live [2008]
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.

