Drinking Class
Lee Brice
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We're up when the rooster crows Clock in when the whistle blows Eight hours ticking slow And then tomorrow we'll do it all over again I'm a member of a blue collar crowd They can never, nah they can't keep us down If you gotta, gotta label me, label me proud I belong to the drinking class Monday through Friday, man we bust our backs If you're one of us, raise your glass I belong to the drinking class We laugh, we cry, we love Go hard when the going's tough Push back, come push and shove Knock us down, we'll get back up again and again I'm a member of a good timing crowd We get rowdy, we get wild and loud If you gotta, gotta label me, label me proud I belong to the drinking class Monday through Friday, man we bust our backs If you're one of us, raise your glass I belong to the drinking class We all know why we're here A little fun, a little music, a little whiskey, a little beer We're gonna shake off those long week blues Ladies, break out your dancing shoes It don't matter what night it is, it's Friday It's Saturday and Sunday I just want to hear you say I just want to hear you sing it Y'all sing it with me We belong to the drinking class Monday through Friday, man we bust our backs If you're one of us, raise your glass We belong to the drinking class Yeah, we belong to the drinking class Monday through Friday, man we bust our backs And if you're one of us, raise your glass We belong to the drinking class
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Written by: David R. Frasier, Ed Hill, Josh Kear
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Singer's BackgroundLee Brice, the vocalist of the song "Drinking Class," hails from Sumter, South Carolina, and began his career as a songwriter before transitioning to perform himself.
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Musical Classification"Drinking Class" is a country song, reflective of Brice's deep southern roots.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Lee Brice's third studio album titled 'I Don't Dance,' which was released in September 2014.
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Chart Performance"Drinking Class" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard's Country Airplay chart and earned a certified Platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Genre SuccessIt ranked number one on the Billboard's Hot Country Songs at the end of 2015.
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Song's ThemeThe song celebrates the blue-collar working class, dedicating it to individuals who work hard throughout the week and savor their weekends with a drink or two.
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Total PlaysAccording to Nielsen Music's year-end reports, "Drinking Class" enjoyed more than 2 million plays on the radio in 2015.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by Lee Brice, along with David Frasier and Ed Hill.
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Song's Mood"Drinking Class" is primarily an anthem, meant to rally and uplift the spirits of those within the working class — a characteristic trait of many successful country songs.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for the song, depicting Brice in a working-class environment, also gained significant popularity. As of December 2021, it has over 28 million views on YouTube.
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Live PerformancesThis is one of the most loved songs in Brice's repertoire and a big hit in his live performances.
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AwardsAlthough "Drinking Class" didn't win any awards, it helped Brice earn a nomination for Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2015 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Popularity across PlatformsAs of 2021, the song has been played over 139 million times on Spotify alone.
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