About the song
Kris Kristofferson’s “From the Bottle to the Bottom” is a country ballad about a man who has fallen on hard times.
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The song was released in 1971 as the B-side of Kristofferson’s single “Me and Bobby McGee.” It has since become a classic country song, covered by many artists, including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash.
The song is sung from the perspective of a man who has lost everything. He has lost his job, his home, and his family. He is now living on the streets, drinking away his sorrows.
The song is a powerful and moving portrait of addiction and despair. It is a reminder that even the strongest people can be brought down by addiction.
The song begins with the narrator describing how he used to be a successful man. He had a good job, a nice house, and a loving family. But then he started drinking, and everything started to fall apart.
He lost his job, his house, and his family. He ended up living on the streets, begging for change.
The narrator sings about how he is now at the bottom of the bottle. He has lost everything, and he doesn’t know how to get back up.
The song ends with the narrator singing about how he is going to keep drinking until he dies. He has given up hope, and he doesn’t see any way out of his current situation.
“From the Bottle to the Bottom” is a powerful and moving song about addiction and despair. It is a reminder that even the strongest people can be brought down by addiction.
Kris Kristofferson’s performance is raw and emotional. He sings with the conviction of a man who has been through what he is singing about.
The song is a classic country ballad, and it is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with addiction.