Introduction:
“Get Drunk and Be Somebody” is a quintessential country anthem penned and performed by the iconic Toby Keith. Released in December 2005, it served as the lead single from his album, White Trash with Money, marking the beginning of his partnership with Show Dog Nashville. The track is a classic example of Keith’s signature blend of working-class relatability and unapologetic bravado that has solidified his status as a country music powerhouse.
Produced by Keith himself alongside Lari White, the song quickly climbed the country charts, peaking at number 3. Its infectious melody and relatable lyrics resonated with a wide audience, solidifying its place as a modern country classic. “Get Drunk and Be Somebody” encapsulates the frustrations and aspirations of the blue-collar worker, offering a cathartic escape through the allure of alcohol and the fantasy of temporary stardom.
With its straightforward storytelling and catchy chorus, the song tapped into a raw emotional core that connected with listeners on a deep level. Keith’s distinctive vocal delivery, combined with the song’s energetic production, created a powerful and unforgettable listening experience. While the track’s message might be seen as simplistic by some, it undeniably captured the spirit of a generation and remains a staple in country music playlists to this day.
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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…