About the Song
“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.
The song is a satirical take on American culture, with lyrics that poke fun at everything from our drinking habits to our obsession with reality TV. The song’s music video is equally tongue-in-cheek, featuring Keith and his band dressed up as various American stereotypes.
“Drunk Americans” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was also a critical hit, with many critics praising its clever lyrics and catchy melody.
Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 Christmas albums, 3 compilation albums, and 5 live albums. Keith has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has had 32 singles reach number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Keith was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1961. He began playing music at a young age, and he formed his first band in high school. Keith moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1984 to pursue a career in country music.
Keith’s first album, Toby Keith, was released in 1993. The album was a commercial success, and it spawned the hit singles “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” and “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action”. Keith’s second album, Boomtown, was released in 1994. The album was even more successful than his first, and it featured the hit singles “Who’s That Man” and “I Love This Bar”.
Keith has continued to release successful albums throughout his career. Some of his most popular albums include:
- How Do You Like Me Now?! (1999)
- Pull My Chain (2001)
- Unleashed (2002)
- Shock’n Y’all (2003)
- Honky Tonk University (2005)
- Big Dog Daddy (2007)
- Bullets in the Gun (2010)
- ** Clancy’s Tavern** (2011)
Keith has also had a successful career as an actor. He has appeared in the films:
- The Last Ride (2005)
- Broken Bridges (2006)
- Beer for My Horses (2008)
- Flicka: Country Pride (2010)
Keith is a controversial figure. He has been criticized for his outspoken views on politics and social issues. However, he is also one of the most popular and successful country music artists of all time.
“Drunk Americans” is a clever and catchy song that takes a satirical look at American culture. The song is a commercial and critical success, and it is a testament to Toby Keith’s status as one of the most popular and successful country music artists of all time.
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Lyric
We ain’t East, we ain’t WestWe 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 nameWe just raise up our glassWe 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 AmericansWe ain’t second ex-wifesWe ain’t cowboys or redskins Ain’t preachers or kingpins We’re just having fun We’re all suits in blue collars Short orders, long haulers Paper and plastic, too old and too young CEOs, GEDs, DUIs, FBIs, PhDsAnd we raise up our glassWe 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 All drunk AmericansWe’ve been in, we’ve been outWe’ve been cool, we’ve 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 alongWe just raise up our glassWe 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 AmericansIn these neon lightsWe’re all stars, we’re all straps And we’re all drunk Americans