Wine and Champagne: How Alcohol Describes Heartbreaking Songs with Heartbreaking Melodies

Champagne problems//

This lyrics line clearly implied that the protagonist let the male down by leaving him out there on the landing, crestfallen, which usually to describe disappointment. It's more clear in the next stance, "Your heart was glass, I dropped it champagne problems,". Taylor constantly repeat the word 'champagne problems' it shows that the metaphor meaning of; refers to the person experiencing these problems is in a position of privilege or luxury, where their concerns are comparable to someone fretting over which expensive champagne to drink rather than facing more significant challenges. It's often used humorously to acknowledge that while the problem may be valid to the person experiencing it, it's not necessarily a serious or urgent matter compared to other, more substantial issues; it's about dilemma or problem. 

In the bridge, Taylor wrote beautiful metaphor in, "Your Midas touch on the Chevy door, November flush and your flannel cure," The phrase "Midas touch" refers to the mythical King Midas, who could turn anything he touched into gold. In this context, it suggests that the person being addressed has a transformative or magical effect, making ordinary things (like a Chevy door) seem special or golden. "November flush" likely refers to emotional rush that comes with the cold weather in November, suggests the comforting, warm feeling provided by the person's flannel clothing, symbolizing coziness and care. The protagonist reflecting on how the presence of the other person brings warmth and magic into their life, even amidst chaos. That's why that;s became a problem in their group of friends. Their friends were like, "why the heck did you turned him down, you fool?" if I can continue this to different topic, it would be related to social literature; how people often mind someone's business.

Last one is my favorite of all the lyrics, 

Sometimes you just don't know the answer/

'Til someone's on their knees and asks you/

When men proposed, they usually get down on one knee, but in this lyrics, Taylor wrote, 'knees' plural, so I can assume that he begged her to accept the proposal. If I can use Jo March and Laurie as a reference, that's how it looks; Laurie desperation when Jo turned him down and saying, "but I love you, Jo," in a frustration tone, but Jo is not on dilemma, she knew her answer. But at the end, the lyrics went to acceptance stage, that the protagonist did the right tings so he continue his life and fine the real things instead. Just like Laurie realized that she always had Amy March who loved him since the day one, he forget his rambling to Jo. 

I wish I could swim to the deeper ocean to talking about this, but just it. I only explores how alcohol-related imagery in songs can evoke deep emotions and convey complex narratives. Hozier's "Cherry Wine" and Taylor Swift's "Champagne Problems," highlighting how both songs use the symbolism of alcohol to tell stories of love, pain, and regret. While "Cherry Wine" initially seems like a romantic song, it actually depicts an abusive relationship, a realization made clearer through its music video. Similarly, "Champagne Problems" describes a rejected marriage proposal, despite some fans mistakenly using it as a romantic anthem. Importance of understanding the true meanings behind these metaphors, which reveal the songs' deeper, more poignant messages.