We’re drinking my friend, To the end of a brief episode, Make it one for my baby, And one more for the road.

Meaning of the quote

The quote is describing someone who is having drinks with a friend to mark the end of a short period or event in their life. They are getting one more drink for themselves and one more for the road, meaning they are taking a drink before leaving. It's like the person is saying goodbye to that part of their life and getting ready to move on to something new.

About Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer was an acclaimed American lyricist, songwriter, and singer who co-founded Capitol Records. He wrote the lyrics to over 1,500 songs, including classic hits like ‘Moon River’, ‘Days of Wine and Roses’, and ‘Hooray for Hollywood’, and won four Academy Awards for Best Original Song.

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