Released: 2023
Nate Smith’s “Whiskey On You” is all about moving on. It’s about a guy who’s done wasting his emotions and his whiskey on a failed relationship. He’s tired of crying and feeling sorry for himself and decides to raise a glass to new beginnings.
The opening lines set the scene of a guy who’s been drinking to forget his heartbreak: “I’ve wasted a paycheck on whiskey and long necks / Ever since you left trying to figure this out.” It’s clear he’s been struggling to move on.
However, he soon changes his mindset. He no longer wants to waste his time or emotions on someone who moved on so quickly. He says: “Ain’t gonna waste one more night missing, wanting you back / No, I ain’t gonna cry another tear in this glass.” He’s determined to stop feeling sorry for himself.
Throughout the song, he repeats the mantra: “I ain’t gonna waste another drop of whiskey on you.” This line underscores his resolve to stop dwelling on the past and start living for himself. He’s done letting his ex control his emotions.
By the end, he’s fully committed to his new outlook. He’s raising his glass not to the past, but to his future. The repetition of “No, I ain’t” drives home his determination to move forward. It’s a powerful message about self-respect and letting go.
