Shoot Me Straight
Brothers Osborne
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Don't give me that look, that let me down easy smile Don't act like I couldn't see you coming for a hundred miles Don't try to find the perfect words Can't take the pain out of the hurt Hit me hard, baby I can take it It's your move, go on and make it Make it burn the whole way down Lay my six foot four inch ass out on the ground Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover And one hell of a heartache So pour it on like a shot of whiskey And shoot me straight I’ve got some friends who'd love to go raise some hell A couple old flames to help me bid you farewell There's plenty of time and alcohol From happy hour, to last call So do what you gotta do So I can get to getting over you And make it burn the whole way down Lay my six foot four inch ass out on the ground Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover And one hell of a heartache So pour it on like a shot of whiskey And shoot me straight Don't give me that salt shaker and lime Don't give me that come back chaser this time Don't muddle it up, don't water it down Give me everything you got right here, right now Make it burn Make it burn the whole way down Lay my six foot four inch ass out on the ground Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover And one hell of a heartache Pour it on like a shot of whiskey And shoot me straight Shoot me straight, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on now
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Written by: John Osborne, Lee Miller, Thomas Osborne
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Shoot Me Straight" is a country-rock song that also incorporates elements of southern soul.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the Brothers Osborne’s second studio album, “Port Saint Joe,” which was released in 2018.
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Unique StructureUnlike typical radio singles, the song is more than six minutes long and includes an extended instrumental section.
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Songwriting Process"Shoot Me Straight" showcases the Brothers Osborne's songwriting prowess, with TJ and John Osborne penning the song along with Lee Thomas Miller.
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Striking LyricsA memorable quote from the song is "If you're gonna break my heart, just break it / And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it / Take it, if you made up your mind, then make it / Make this fast, if you ever loved me Tell me that you love me tonight".
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional length, the song did well on country music charts. It hit number 27 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 8 on the Canada Country chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its ballsy approach, country-tinged guitar riffs, and TJ Osborne's strong vocals.
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InfluencesThe band has cited an eclectic range of musical influences, including Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Led Zeppelin, which is reflected in the hybrid style of "Shoot Me Straight".
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Grammy NominationNotably, their album “Port Saint Joe” featuring this song was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for Best Country Album.
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Live PerformancesWhen performed live, "Shoot Me Straight" typically concludes with an extended guitar solo by John Osborne, displaying his skills as a guitarist and engaging audiences at their concerts.
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