Bottoms Up

Brantley Gilbert

About Bottoms Up

"Bottoms Up" is a song recorded by American country rock singer Brantley Gilbert. It is the first single from his third studio album Just as I Am, and was released on December 16, 2013. The song was written by Gilbert, Justin Weaver and Brett James. A remix featuring Atlanta-based rapper T. I., was included on the reissue of Just as I Am.


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I see you and me riding like Bonnie and Clyde
Going ninety five, burning down 129, yeah
Looking for the law, while I push my luck
And she's ridin' shotgun like it ain't no thing
Turn the radio up so the girl can sing right
Pull into the party like, "Y'all, wassup?"

Tonight it's bottoms up (up)
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up

Damn
Girl, I gotta tip my hat
Never thought a country song would make you move like that, yeah
And she's doing it in Daisy Dukes, girl
She got ya tappin' on a boy's shoulder
"Hey dawg, check this out"
Man, it's how them girls do it in the dirty south, yeah
She'll have you on a knee, "Can I marry you?"

Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up)
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up, get 'em up, get 'em up

Get 'em up

Ayo, whatever you sipping on
Get it up in the air one time
Bottoms up

Let's give a toast to the good times
All y'all, get your drinks up high
Everybody feeling alright
Damn right

'Cause tonight it's bottoms up
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"

Tonight it's bottoms up (up)
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up

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Brantley Gilbert

Brantley Gilbert (born January 20, 1985 in Jefferson, Georgia) is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. He has released two albums, both on the Average Joe's Entertainment label. His songs have also been recorded by Colt Ford and Jason Aldean. In December 2010, he left Average Joe's to join Valory, where he charted "Country Must Be Country Wide". A deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven was released on September 13, 2011, two months before "Country Must Be Country Wide" reached No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. In July 2012 his follow-up, "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", also hit No. 1. more »

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Written by: Justin Michael Weaver, Brett James, Brantley Keith Gilbert

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Bottoms Up" is a critically acclaimed song in the country rock genre. It's a blend of classic, southern country music with the upbeat tempo and rhythmic beats of rock.
Album Information
Brantley Gilbert released "Bottoms Up" as part of his third studio album titled "Just As I Am" in 2014.
Billboard Ranking
The song became immensely popular after its release and climbed to the number one spot on the US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) chart.
Certification Status
"Bottoms Up" was certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2020, indicating sales and streams equivalent to six million units.
Songwriting Credits
Brantley Gilbert wrote "Bottoms Up". He is known for his hit songwriting, having written songs also for other artists like Jason Aldean.
Music Video
The music video for "Bottoms Up" pays homage to the Prohibition era, showcasing Gilbert and his gang running an underground alcohol-distribution operation during the 1920s.
Commercial Performance
The song was Gilbert's second number-one hit on country radio and has sold 1.8 million copies in the U.S. as of May 2016.
Cinematic Connection
The song's music video was directed by Chris Hickey and has a similar concept to the popular American TV series, "Boardwalk Empire", dealing with bootleg liquor during the time of prohibition.
Controversy
Despite its commercial success, "Bottoms Up" became the subject of moderate controversy within the country music community for its departure from traditional country stylings, incorporating elements of bro-country, a sub-genre often criticized for its perceived lack of substance and overemphasis on partying and women.
Unique Sound
Gilbert’s voice has been noted as distinctive in "Bottoms Up," described as growly and full of gravelly southern grit, setting him apart from many of his country music contemporaries.

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