About the Song

“Get Drunk And Be Somebody” is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in December 2005 as the first single from his album White Trash with Money. It was also his first single for Show Dog Nashville. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in the United States.

The song is a country rock anthem about the working class. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is tired of being stuck in a dead-end job and living paycheck to paycheck. He decides to get drunk and forget about his troubles. The song ends with the man feeling more confident and optimistic about his future.

“Get Drunk And Be Somebody” is a popular song among country music fans. It has been praised for its relatable lyrics and its catchy melody. The song has also been used in several movies and television shows.

Toby Keith is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released 19 studio albums, 2 live albums, 3 compilation albums, and 54 singles. Keith has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

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. His second album, Big Dog Daddy, was released in 1994. Keith’s third album, Blue Moon, was released in 1996. This album was his breakthrough album, and it featured the hit singles “Me Too” and “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action”.

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Keith has continued to release successful albums throughout his career. His most recent album, Peso in My Pocket, was released in 2021.

Keith is known for his outspoken personality and his conservative political views. He has been a vocal supporter of the United States military and the National Rifle Association.

“Get Drunk And Be Somebody” is a popular country music song that has been praised for its relatable lyrics and its catchy melody. The song is a celebration of the working class and the American dream. Toby Keith is a successful country music singer who has released 19 studio albums and sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

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Yeah, the big boss man, he likes to crack that whipI ain’t nothing but a number on his time card slipI give him 40 hours and a piece of my soulPuts me somewhere at the bottom of his totem poleHell, I don’t even think he knows my name
Hey, all week long I’m a real nobodyBut I just punched out and it’s paycheck FridayWeekend’s here, good God almightyI’m going to get drunk and be somebody (somebody)Yeah, yeah, yeah
My baby cuts hair at a beauty boutiqueJust blowing and going ’til she dead on her feetThey walk right in and sit right downShe gives them what they want, and she spins them aroundHey, I don’t think they even know her name
All week long, she’s a real nobodyBut I just picked her up, and it’s paycheck FridayWeekend’s here, good God almightyBaby, let’s get drunk and be somebody (somebody)Yeah, yeah, yeah
We’re just average people, in an everyday barDriving from work in our ordinary carsAnd I like to come here with regular JoesDrink all you want, be the star of the show
All week long, bunch of real nobodiesBut we just punched out and it’s paycheck FridayWeekend’s here, good God almightyPeople, let’s get drunk (let’s get drunk)
All week long we’re some real nobodiesBut we just punched out, it’s paycheck FridayWeekend’s here, good God almightyPeople, let’s get drunk and be somebody (let’s get drunk)Yeah, yeah, yeah

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