Meaning of "Grey Goose Chase" by Brad Paisley

In these lyrics, the protagonist is struggling to move on from his heartbreak after Annabelle leaves him for someone else. He turns to drinking as a coping mechanism to numb the pain, acknowledging that it may be a "waste of time" but still feeling the need to drown his sorrows in alcohol. The references to specific brands of alcohol like Grey Goose and Wild Turkey illustrate his desperation and the lengths he is willing to go to in order to forget Annabelle. Ultimately, the song highlights the destructive nature of using substances to deal with emotional pain and the futility of trying to drink away heartbreak.