Three Strikes | Joshua Ray Walker Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Three Strikes
Joshua Ray Walker Lyrics


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If I keep on messing around, this drinking will get the best of me
It's once, twice, three strikes a felony
Who knows if my luck runs out, I guess we'll have to wait and see

Pass the bottle gotta top off my big gulp
Hit the throttle bet you can't make this thing jump
Never left all four wheels in that LTD

Cleared the tracks, but wrapped it round the old oak tree

'Cause it's once, twice, three strikes a felony
If I keep on messing around, this drinking will get the best of me
It's once, twice, three strikes a felony
Who knows if my luck runs out, I guess we'll have to wait and see

Call up Johnny tie his wench up to that stump
Tires peeling soon as that old clutch got dumped
It broke loose that bumper's flying straight at me
I ducked, but it got lodged in that cop's windscreen

She called c'mon I said I will be there quick
Asked a favor, but my buddy can't drive stick
Closed my tab and said Hey pass me back those keys
They did not advise, but I've got gals to please

'Cause it's once, twice, three strikes a felony
If I keep on messing around, this drinking will get the best of me
It's once, twice, three strikes a felony
Who knows if my luck runs out, I guess we'll have to wait and see

Yeah, Who knows if my luck runs out, I guess we'll have to wait and see


Overall Meaning

The song "Three Strikes" by Joshua Ray Walker discusses the consequences of one's actions when excessive drinking is involved. The first verse outlines the idea that if someone continues to drink despite the risks, they will eventually find themselves in trouble with the law. The line "this drinking will get the best of me" suggests that the singer is aware of the potential dangers but still chooses to indulge. The repetition of "once, twice, three strikes a felony" acts as a reminder of the severity of the situation.


The second verse tells the story of a reckless moment involving a car and a bottle of alcohol. The imagery used paints a vivid picture of the scene, with the car "wrapped" around a tree, and a bumper "lodged in that cop's windscreen." The tone of the verse suggests that while the situation is dangerous and potentially life-threatening, the singer still finds the situation somewhat amusing.


The final verse concludes the story by mentioning a female character that the singer is trying to impress. The line "they did not advise, but I've got gals to please" reveals that the singer is making poor decisions in order to impress someone else. The chorus is repeated again, reminding the listener of the potential consequences of reckless behavior.


Overall, the song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive drinking and the potential consequences of one's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause it's once, twice, three strikes a felony
If I get caught drunk driving for a third time, I'll be charged with a felony


If I keep on messing around, this drinking will get the best of me
I'm worried that my heavy drinking will have negative consequences for me


Who knows if my luck runs out, I guess we'll have to wait and see
I can't predict what will happen to me as a result of my drinking; I'll just have to see


Pass the bottle gotta top off my big gulp
I need to refill my drink before it's empty


Hit the throttle bet you can't make this thing jump
I'm daring my friend to speed up the car and do something reckless


Never left all four wheels in that LTD
I've never driven my car so recklessly that it has jumped up off the ground


Cleared the tracks, but wrapped it round the old oak tree
I managed to avoid a train, but then crashed into a tree


Call up Johnny tie his wench up to that stump
I'm suggesting that my friend tie up his girlfriend in a sexual way


Tires peeling soon as that old clutch got dumped
The car's tires started spinning immediately after I released the clutch


It broke loose that bumper's flying straight at me
The car's bumper came loose and flew directly at me


I ducked, but it got lodged in that cop's windscreen
I managed to avoid getting hit by the bumper, but it hit a police car instead


She called c'mon I said I will be there quick
A woman asked me to come over quickly, and I agreed


Asked a favor, but my buddy can't drive stick
The woman asked me to do something that requires driving a car with a manual transmission, but my friend can't do it


Closed my tab and said Hey pass me back those keys
I paid my bill at the bar and asked for my car keys back


They did not advise, but I've got gals to please
No one told me it was a bad idea to drive after drinking, but I'm doing it anyway to impress some women


Yeah, Who knows if my luck runs out, I guess we'll have to wait and see
I'm acknowledging that my reckless behavior could have serious consequences, but I don't know what will happen yet


Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Derrick Roy Walker

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