Introduction:
Released in 2015 on the album 35 MPH Town, Every Time I Drink I Fall in Love is a tongue-in-cheek country song by American singer-songwriter Toby Keith. The song, co-written by Keith and Rivers Rutherford, explores the humorous side of drunken encounters and feelings of affection fueled by alcohol. While not a chart-topping hit, the song has become a fan favorite at Keith’s concerts, known for its lighthearted look at the barroom scene and the potential pitfalls of liquid courage.
Toby Keith is a household name in country music, known for his rebellious streak, patriotic anthems, and everyman persona. Every Time I Drink I Fall in Love showcases this persona, with the narrator freely admitting his tendency to get swept away by his emotions after a few drinks. The song is produced by Mac McAnally, Bobby Pinson, and Keith himself, veterans of the Nashville music scene who have worked on numerous hit recordings.
Every Time I Drink I Fall in Love is a playful look at the consequences of overindulgence. The narrator warns his potential love interest that his feelings might not last past the hangover, adding a touch of self-deprecating humor to the situation. The song relies on relatable themes and Keith’s signature baritone vocals to create a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends.
While not as commercially successful as some of Keith’s other recordings, Every Time I Drink I Fall in Love holds a special place in the hearts of fans. It’s a fun, lighthearted song that showcases Keith’s ability to connect with his audience through relatable characters and storytelling.
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I’ve been cussed and I’ve been kicked outSlapped in the head and I’ve been run outTold to grab my hat and take off walkin’Right now we get along real wellWalkin’ in this cheap motelGirl, what if that’s just the whiskey talkin’?Yeah, I’m givin’ you fair warnin’Here’s your chance to walk awayFrom now until the mornin’Don’t believe a word I sayYeah, if I don’t wake up beside youIt don’t mean I didn’t like youAll it means is I’ve had time to sober upGirl, every time I drink I fall in loveFirst beer and I’m warmin’ upTalkin’ all that flirty stuffA few more, I become a line dance teacherA six pack and I don’t careA twelve pack, you don’t stand a prayerIf I start doin’ shots, just call the preacherYeah, I’m givin’ you fair warnin’Here’s your chance to walk awayFrom now until the mornin’Don’t believe a word I sayYeah, if I don’t wake up beside youIt don’t mean I didn’t like youAll it means is I’ve had time to sober upGirl, every time I drink I fall in loveEvery time I drink I start to thinkThere’s somethin’ lowerThan this head here on my shoulderI become a birddog when thatBuzz starts takin’ overAnd I’m a redneck cassanovaOh, yeah!Yeah, I’m givin’ you fair warnin’Here’s your chance to walk awayFrom now until the mornin’Don’t believe a word I sayYeah, if I don’t wake beside youIt don’t mean I didn’t like youAll it means is I’ve had time sober upGirl, every time I drink I fall in loveYeah, every time I drink I fall in love