Six-time CMA Award nominee and ACM New Female of the Year 2022 winner, Lain… Read Full Bio ↴Six-time CMA Award nominee and ACM New Female of the Year 2022 winner, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry, having been named to nearly every “Artist to Watch” list, being crowned Billboard’s “Top New Country Artist of 2021,” and earning CMT’s “Breakout Artist of the Year” award for 2022, the Louisiana native is one of Nashville’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA nominated album of the year with her label debut, Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week #1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, her last single “Heart Like a Truck” also got a #1 along with the HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”, breaking radio records. She released her third album, Bell Bottom Country with universal acclaim, winning an ACM Award for Album of the Year.

Pipe
Lainey Wilson Lyrics

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Wanna know the truth, well, I wrote it down
I got a PHD, in thinkin' out loud
No book to buy, it's more like a list
It ain't long kinda goes like this

Tell it like it is, don't sugar coat it
Take it to the bank so you can't blow it
Use a little duct tape, if you done broke it

When it don't start you might have to choke it
If it gets too tall you can just mow it
Ain't tall enough sit back and grow it
And if you gotta drawl you best just own it
So put a little y'all in your pipe and smoke it

Can't find a barstool, just find a porch
Hell, whiskey's cheaper at the liquor store
When life gets you down, go buy a dog
And in the end, you'll be better off

If you tell it like it is, don't sugar coat it
Take it to thе bank so you can't blow it
Use a little duct tape, if you donе broke it
When it don't start, you might have to choke it
If it gets too tall, you can just mow it
Ain't tall enough, sit back and grow it
And if you gotta drawl, you best just own it
So put a little y'all in your pipe and smoke it

Whoo, whoo
Yeah hit that for me one more time
Whoo, whoo

And if it gets too tall, you can just mow it
Ain't tall enough, sit back and grow it
And if you gotta drawl, you best just own it
So put a little y'all in your pipe and smoke it

Smoke it, smoke it
Smoke it, smoke it

Overall Meaning

The song "Pipe" by Lainey Wilson is a catchy and lighthearted tune that is all about embracing life's challenges and approaching them with a positive attitude. The lyrics are written in a way that encourages listeners to be honest, resilient, and to never give up. The opening lines of the song, "Wanna know the truth, well, I wrote it down, I got a PHD, in thinkin' out loud" set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, and suggest that the songwriter is someone who isn't afraid to speak their mind and share their experiences.

Throughout the song, Wilson offers up a list of advice to help others navigate life's ups and downs. The repetition of the chorus, "Tell it like it is, don't sugar coat it, take it to the bank so you can't blow it, use a little duct tape if you done broke it, when it don't start you might have to choke it" reinforces the idea that honesty and taking action are key to overcoming challenges.

The catchy and upbeat tune is a reminder to embrace challenges head on and to have a little fun while doing it.

Line by Line Meaning

Wanna know the truth, well, I wrote it down
I want to be honest, so I wrote everything down

I got a PHD, in thinkin' out loud
I am an expert in speaking my mind

No book to buy, it's more like a list
It's not a complex theory, just a simple list of things to follow

It ain't long kinda goes like this
It's short and to the point

Tell it like it is, don't sugar coat it
Be straightforward and don't make it sound better than it is

Take it to the bank so you can't blow it
Make sure it's reliable before investing in it

Use a little duct tape, if you done broke it
Fix it with whatever you have, even if it's not ideal

When it don't start you might have to choke it
When things aren't going well, try harder

If it gets too tall you can just mow it
If something feels overwhelming, you can find a way to simplify it

Ain't tall enough sit back and grow it
If it's not at the level you want, give it time and patience to grow

And if you gotta drawl you best just own it
Embrace the things that make you unique

So put a little y'all in your pipe and smoke it
Take all of this advice and own it and express it proudly

Can't find a barstool, just find a porch
If something doesn't work out, find another way to relax and enjoy life

Hell, whiskey's cheaper at the liquor store
Sometimes the simple things in life are the most affordable and enjoyable

When life gets you down, go buy a dog
Sometimes it helps to have a companion to lift your spirits

And in the end, you'll be better off
In the grand scheme of things, this will make a positive difference

Whoo, whoo
Just a fun vocalization

Yeah hit that for me one more time
Encourage singing the song again

And if it gets too tall, you can just mow it
If something feels overwhelming, you can find a way to simplify it

Ain't tall enough, sit back and grow it
If it's not at the level you want, give it time and patience to grow

And if you gotta drawl, you best just own it
Embrace the things that make you unique

So put a little y'all in your pipe and smoke it
Take all of this advice and own it and express it proudly

Smoke it, smoke it
Encourage enjoying the good things in life

Writer(s): John Pierce, Luke Dick, Lainey Wilson

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@spitfiresherry

Tell it like it is
I loved so deep
I'd do anything
Loved so wrong
But he felt good
Passionately
Inconsistent
Love so sick
Sex so right
Waiting for private moments
Catch ya here
Catch ya there
Good for him
For me so unfair

Gotta let ya go
Gotta let ya go
I hurt for years
Now I'm numb
I cant cry another tear
Think another thought
Going back to living
And Praying to Jesus
The way I was taught

I'm not angry
Not upset
Every choice I made
Was all heartfelt
Love destroyed me
And rebuilt me again
Because I need a blessing flow
this has to end

No good has ever come
Of me loving him
I wasn't ready
when he was
he moved full speed ahead
Now I'm ready
And he's in deep
But not so much
That he won't see me

We are alive
In each others arms
Noone else
Will ever know
The entire
heart of me
The part of me
The song in me
Will always sing
Always sing
Passionately

I'll move forward
Yet in the Black
Of my mind
I'll remember
The troubled love
We left behind