Introduction
“More Than a Margarita” is a track from Brooks & Dunn’s fourth studio album, Borderline, released on April 16, 1996, by Arista Nashville. Written by Kix Brooks (one-half of the duo) and songwriter Chris Waters, the song showcases Brooks taking the lead vocal—an occurrence fans note as relatively rare on Brooks & Dunn recordings .
Set as the B‑side to the June 1996 single “I Am That Man,” “More Than a Margarita” occupies an interesting place in Brooks & Dunn’s catalog . While it wasn’t released as a standalone single, its presence alongside a chart‑topping A‑side ensured it reached a wide audience. “I Am That Man” itself climbed to #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, giving the devoted B‑side significant exposure .
The Borderline album was a major success for the duo, producing hits like “My Maria,” “A Man This Lonely,” and “Why Would I Say Goodbye,” and earning a 2× Platinum certification in the U.S. . However, the album also marked an opportunity for Brooks to shine as a vocalist in his own right, lending his distinctive voice to tracks such as “More Than a Margarita.” According to fans and discography notes, this song became one of the more memorable Kix-led performances .
Musically, the song maintains the polished, radio-ready country sound characteristic of mid‑1990s country. Thematically, its title suggests an upbeat, fun‑loving celebration—likely invoking the carefree vibes of a night out, with emotion that runs deeper than the tropical comfort of its namesake drink.
Overall, “More Than a Margarita” stands as a testament to Brooks & Dunn’s versatility—highlighting not just Ronnie Dunn’s powerhouse vocals, but also allowing Kix Brooks to bask in the spotlight, adding texture and variety to an already acclaimed album.
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Lyric
I started my day with Corona
Hopin’ it’d help me get over
The night that you left
But it didn’t help
So I moved on to tequila
Built a pyramid up to the ceiling
Ten glasses high
But I can still hear you sayin’ goodbye
It’s gonna take more than a margarita
More than a shooter
To blow your memory away
I still need ya
I’m hurtin’ without you
Even when I’m feelin’ no pain
Well, tonight I’m the life of the party
Jokin’ about my broken heart
But it’s easy to see
The joke’s on me
That waitress just asked how I want it
With or without the salt on it
I shook my head
Either way ain’t gonna make me forget
It’s gonna take more than a margarita
More than a shooter
To blow your memory away
I still need ya
I’m hurtin’ without you
Even when I’m feelin’ no pain
It’s gonna take more than a margarita
More than a shooter
To blow your memory away
I still need ya
I’m hurtin’ without you
Even when I’m feelin’ no pain
It’s gonna take more than a margarita
More than a shooter
To blow your memory away
I still need ya
I’m hurtin’ without you
Even when I’m feelin’ no pain
It’s gonna take more than a margarita
More than a shooter
To blow your memory away
I still need ya
I’m hurtin’ without you
Even when I’m feelin’ no pain