Drunk Americans
Toby Keith
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We ain't East, we ain't West We ain't left, we ain't right We ain't black, we ain't white We just came here to drink We're all mud flap suburbans All ball caps and turbans All prom queens and strippers Where the whole kitchen sink and then here, We're the same, everyone knows your name We just raise up our glass We don't give a rat's ass If you're a democrat or republican We're happy to be here and that you can see We're just all drunk Americans We ain't second ex wives, We ain't cowboys or redskins We ain't preachers or kingpins We're just having fun We're all suits in blue collars Short orders long hollers Paper and plastic, too old and too young Ceos, GEDs, DUIs, FBIs, PHDs And we raise up our glass We don't give a rat's ass If your belly's too fat, or your wallet's too thin We're happy to be here and that you can see We're just all drunk Americans (La-la-la-la-la-la) All drunk Americans We been in, we been out We been cool, we been weird Thank God we're still here In the land of the free And we all, singin' wrong But we all sing along Sing along We just raise up our glass We don't give a rat's ass If you're a democrat or republican We're happy to be here and that you can see We're just all drunk Americans In these neon lights We're all stars we're all straps And we're all drunk Americans
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Written by: BOB DIPIERO, BRANDY CLARK, SHANE MCANALLY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
ArtistThe song "Drunk Americans" is sung by American country music singer Toby Keith. Keith has a reputation for producing patriotic songs and "Drunk Americans" is no exception, as it celebrates unity among diverse groups of American citizens.
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Release Date"Drunk Americans" was released on October 14, 2014, and served as the first single from Toby Keith’s eighteenth studio album, "35 MPH Town."
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SongwritersThe song was written by Brandy Clark, Bob DiPiero, and Shane McAnally. All three are well-known, highly respected songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee, having written for many other country music artists.
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Peak Position and ChartingIn the US, "Drunk Americans" reached number 27 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and number 43 on the Country Airplay chart.
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Song ThemeThe song carries a broad theme of American unity. No matter one's background, political views, or socio-economic status, Keith sings of a place where everyone can come together, typically over a drink.
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ControversyWhen it was released, some people were critical of the song's title, believing it promoted excessive drinking. However, Keith commented that it was more about the melting pot of America.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Drunk Americans" features a variety of American stereotypes and vignettes, emphasizing the diversity and unity of the American population.
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Performance"Drunk Americans" has been a staple at Toby Keith's concerts since its release, receiving a warm response from his fans for its upbeat melody and catchy lyrics.
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Lyrical StyleThe lyrics contain several allusions to other popular songs, such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" and Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets." This intertextual playfulness is an important part of the song's appeal.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Show Dog-Universal Music, which is an independent record label co-owned by Toby Keith himself.
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