Introduction:
Drinks After Work, released in 2013, is a country music song by American singer-songwriter Toby Keith. The song is the title track from Keith’s seventeenth studio album of the same name, Drinks After Work. Keith produced the album himself, alongside collaborators Scotty Emerick, Bobby Pinson and Rivers Rutherford.
Drinks After Work celebrates the end-of-work unwind for everyday people. It focuses on the camaraderie and shared experiences of those who punch a clock, and the joy of letting loose with co-workers after a long week. The song doesn’t shy away from the monotony of the nine-to-five grind, but instead offers the perspective that shared drinks and conversation can provide a welcome escape.
While not Keith’s biggest chart topper, Drinks After Work was a hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and number 16 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song resonated with fans and helped solidify Toby Keith’s status as a country music artist who celebrates the working class.
Drinks After Work was also released with a music video [YouTube], featuring Keith and his band performing the song interspersed with scenes of people enjoying after-work drinks with friends and colleagues. The video further emphasizes the song’s themes of camaraderie and shared release.
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Lyrics:
Talk on the phone, stare at the screenDoin’ the job, livin’ the dream Gettin’ paid, yeah right Thinkin’ about what I’ll say to prove That we should go out for a laugh or two Instead of going home tonightBeen a long day, no breakWe made it to the middle of the week And I’m thinking that I’m probably gonna need To get to know you casually Just having fun, two for one Watch a good time get a little better Ain’t no ball and chain for the suits and skirts Just drinks after work Drinks after work Tell me what’s it gonna hurt To have a little drink after work?Happy hour’s like a holidayHanging with you’s like getting away Let’s conversate for a little while Well, keep me company, catch me up It’s a whole lot better than being stuck In a drive-time 9 to 5, I’d rather see you smileLong day, no breakWe made it to the middle of the week And I’m thinking that I’m probably gonna need To get to know you casually Just having fun, two for one Watch a good time get a little better Ain’t no ball and chain for the suits and skirts Just drinks after work Drinks after work Tell me what’s it gonna hurt To have a little drink after work?Been a long day and the boss don’t get itDon’t you wanna take the edge off with some 7 and 7? Just crushin’ on a friend, tell me what’s it gonna hurt Sippin’ and tippin’ some drinks after work?Long day, no breakWe made it to the middle of the week And I’m thinking that I’m probably gonna need To get to know you casually Just having fun, two for one Watch a good time get a little better Ain’t no ball and chain for the suits and skirts Just drinks after work Drinks after work Tell me what’s it gonna hurt To have a little drink after work?Long day, no breakTell me what’s it gonna hurt To have a little drink after work? Sippin’ and tippin’ some drinks after work