Liquor To Like Her
Hank Williams Jr. · I'm One of You [2003]
That's why I drink all the time
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
She wants to tell me where to go
Tell me what to do, tell me what to eat
And how loud I can chew
She even wants to tell me
What thoughts I oughta think
It used to drive me crazy
Till it drove me to drink
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
That's why I drink all the time
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
Well, she's such a pretty thing
You'd think she's heaven sent
She's the quarrelsome kind
Love's an argument
She could yell all day
She can scream all night
I just sit there smilin'
As high as a kite
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
That's why I drinking all the time
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
This drinking buddy of mine, said he met a girl
Said she was the meanest woman in the world
I saw her pretty picture, I said, "Man, you're poking fun"
Then the day I met her, I said, "Pour me one"
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
That's why I drink all the time
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
You may look down your nose at me
Think I'm an old sorry son of a B
The only way I'm giving up
My drinking glass is if I can find a way to get her off my back
Your wife's on the phone
Little brown jug upon my lips
You're saving our love with every sip
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
That's why I drink all the time
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
Every time I get sober
She drives me out of my mind
It takes a whole lot of liquor to like her
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
But when I'm liquored up, I like her just fine
But when I'm liquored up, hell, I love her
Liquor To Like Her
Hank Williams Jr.'s 'Liquor To Like Her' stands as a quintessential example of his outlaw country sound, blending traditional country instrumentation with a gritty, blues-inflected edge. Recorded for the 2003 album 'I'm One of You,' the track exemplifies the artist's signature ability to weave narratives of rural life, heartbreak, and resilience into a compelling musical tapestry. The song reflects the broader tradition of Hank Williams Jr.'s discography, where he frequently explores themes of struggle and redemption through a raw, unpolished vocal delivery. As a staple of his catalog, the recording captures the essence of his mid-career resurgence, maintaining the authentic, high-octane energy that defined his legacy while showcasing his continued evolution as a songwriter and performer. It remains a powerful testament to the enduring appeal of his work within the country music genre.