Drunk Americans

Toby Keith

About Drunk Americans

"Drunk Americans" is a song written by Brandy Clark, Bob DiPiero and Shane McAnally and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in October 2014 as the first single from his album 35 MPH Town. It is his last Top 40 Hit to date.


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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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Toby Keith

Toby Keith Covel (born July 8, 1961), best known as Toby Keith, is an American country music singer-songwriter, record producer and actor. Keith released his first four studio albums—1993's Toby Keith, 1994's Boomtown, 1996's Blue Moon and 1997's Dream Walkin', plus a Greatest Hits package for various divisions of Mercury Records before leaving Mercury in 1998. These albums all earned gold or higher certification, and produced several chart singles, including his debut "Should've Been a Cowboy", which topped the country charts and was the most played country song of the 1990s. The song has received three million spins since its release, according to Broadcast Music Incorporated. more »

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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

Artist
The 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.
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."
Songwriters
The 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.
Peak Position and Charting
In the US, "Drunk Americans" reached number 27 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, and number 43 on the Country Airplay chart.
Song Theme
The 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.
Controversy
When 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.
Music Video
The music video for "Drunk Americans" features a variety of American stereotypes and vignettes, emphasizing the diversity and unity of the American population.
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.
Lyrical Style
The 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.
Record Label
The song was released under Show Dog-Universal Music, which is an independent record label co-owned by Toby Keith himself.

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