Story Behind The Song
"I Don't Drink Gin" is the opening theme to a Spaghetti Western concept album that has been described as being Tarantino-esque. The song alludes to the strychnine laced gin that is served to the main character by his double-crossing fiancee.
Song Description
"I Don't Drink Gin" begins with an epic crescendo and then breaks into a full gallop featuring a trumpet melody line reminiscent of Ennio Morricone. Haunting cowboy vocals lament about drinking gin. The bridge features a swell of trumpet harmonies and a guitar line that evokes the theme from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
, Country - Cowboy |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Stressed, Troubled |
Subject |
Sanity/Insanity, Addiction |
| Similar Artists |
Cake, Tom Waits |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
I don't drink gin no more.
It robs my mind and run off with my time.
It breaks my ten and leaves me with a dime.
It makes my hand clench into a fist.
Then my eyes burn red, and hammers hit my head.
It burns my heart and don't know when to stop.
I become its slave as it leads me to the grave.
I don't drink gin no more.