Pour Me A Drink Lyrics – Post Malone

Pour Me A Drink Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1 (Post Malone)]
Post Malone expresses exhaustion from working a full 40-hour week, feeling mentally drained. He mentions the disappointment of his hometown team, Dallas, losing a game in overtime, which adds to his frustration. The reference to speeding down Highway 65 reflects his aimless state of mind and uncertainty about his current direction in life.

[Verse 2 (Blake Shelton)]
Blake Shelton reflects on making a mistake that led to losing his significant other. He compares her departure to something as fleeting and unpredictable as the wind in Tulsa, indicating a sudden and irreversible loss. Shelton acknowledges his sober state and suggests he needs a drink to cope with his emotions.

[Chorus (Post Malone)]
Post Malone calls out for someone to pour him a drink and give him a smoke, indicating his desire to escape from his troubles. He anticipates getting into a state of intoxication (“getting on a buzz”) and enjoying himself despite the challenges of keeping up with societal expectations (“keeping up with the Joneses”). Friday, when he gets paid, becomes a time to unwind and forget his worries.

[Post-Chorus (Post Malone)]
Post Malone repeats his plea for someone to pour him a drink, emphasizing his immediate need for alcohol to ease his mind and emotions.

[Verse 3 (Post Malone & Blake Shelton)]
Post Malone describes being seduced by someone with captivating bourbon-brown eyes, suggesting a potential new romantic interest. He humorously suggests his friend should buy a drink for this person too, hinting at a lighthearted attempt to move on from past troubles.

[Chorus (Blake Shelton)]
Blake Shelton echoes Post Malone’s desire for a drink and a smoke, expressing his readiness to let loose and have a good time (“get on a roll”). He shares the struggle of keeping up with societal expectations and the relief he finds in the weekend when he can indulge and forget about his troubles momentarily.

[Post-Chorus (Blake Shelton)]
Blake Shelton reiterates his request for someone to pour him a drink, underscoring his need for immediate gratification and escape from reality.

[Bridge (Post Malone)]
The bridge serves as a musical interlude, possibly indicating a transition or emotional break in the song.

[Chorus (Post Malone & Blake Shelton)]
Post Malone and Blake Shelton join together again in the chorus, emphasizing their shared desire for drinks and cigarettes to unwind and enjoy themselves. They highlight the universal experience of seeking relief and pleasure after a hard week.

[Post-Chorus (Post Malone & Blake Shelton)]
Both artists repeat their plea for drinks, emphasizing the immediacy and importance of this release for them.

[Outro (Post Malone & Blake Shelton)]
In the outro, Post Malone and Blake Shelton humorously banter about getting a drink, showing a camaraderie and shared understanding of their desire to relax and have a good time together.