Introduction:
Get Drunk And Be Somebody, a rowdy anthem released in 2005, is a signature song from American country music artist Toby Keith. It served as the lead single for his 12th studio album, White Trash With Money, marking his debut release under his own label, Show Dog Nashville.
Get Drunk And Be Somebody was co-written by Keith alongside Scotty Emerick. The song skyrocketed on the music charts, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. This commercial success solidified Get Drunk And Be Somebody as a fan favorite and a staple of Keith’s live performances.
Get Drunk And Be Somebody takes a humorous yet poignant look at seeking solace and a sense of belonging through drinking with friends. The song’s narrator, a common man stuck in a monotonous routine, finds a temporary escape from his uneventful life in the camaraderie of barflies. The tongue-in-cheek lyrics explore themes of working-class struggles, the desire to break free from the daily grind, and finding meaning in shared experiences, even if those experiences are centered around alcohol consumption.
Get Drunk And Be Somebody divided critics. Some praised the song’s catchy melody and Keith’s signature baritone vocals, while others found the subject matter shallow and stereotypical. Despite the mixed critical reception, the song resonated with many fans who connected with the blue-collar narrative and the celebration of finding community in unexpected places.
Get Drunk And Be Somebody stands as a testament to Toby Keith’s ability to craft songs that capture the complexities of working-class life in America. The song may not be deep or profound, but it offers a relatable and sometimes humorous look at the struggles and moments of joy that everyday people experience.
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Lyrics:
“Get Drunk And Be Somebody”
Yeah the big boss man, he likes to crack that whip
I ain’t nothing but a number on his timecard slip,
I give him 40 hours and a piece of my soul,
Puts me somewhere at the bottom of his totem pole,
Hell I don’t even think he knows my name…[Chorus]
Well all week long I’m a real nobody,
But I just punched out and its paycheck Friday,
Weekends here, good God almighty,
I’m going to get drunk and be somebody
Yeah, yeah, yeah…My baby cuts hair at a beauty boutique,
Just blowin’ and goin’ till she dead on her feet,
They walk right in and sit right down,
She gives them what they want and then she spins them around,
Hey I don’t think they even know her name…[Chorus]
All week long she’s a real nobody,
but I just picked her up and its paycheck Friday,
Weekends here, good God almighty,
Baby lets get drunk and be somebody
Yeah, yeah, yeah…Well just average people, in an everyday bar,
driving from work in our ordinary cars,
and I like to come here with the regular Joes,
drink all you want, be the star of the star
of the show[Chorus]
All week long bunch of real nobodies,
but we just punched out and its paycheck Friday,
Weekends here, good God almighty,
People lets get drunk (lets get drunk!)
All week long we’re some real nobodies,
but we just punched out and its paycheck Friday,
Weekends here, good God almighty,
People lets get drunk and be somebody
Yeah, yeah, yeah…