Bartender Song

Rehab

About Bartender Song

"Bartender Song (Sittin' at a Bar)" is a song by Rehab. It was released in May 2008 as the third single from their fourth album, Graffiti the World (2005). It was the band's first single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, at #64. The song originally appeared as "Sittin' at a Bar" on the band's second album Southern Discomfort in 2000, released by Epic Records. The band were subsequently dropped by Epic in 2002, but the song became an underground hit on the internet and on jukeboxes. Rehab were later signed by Universal Records, with Avery Lipman (Co-President of Universal) describing the single as a "viral phenomenon" and stating that he had signed the band based on the success of their jukebox airplay, 


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2005
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Bartender I really did it this time
Broke my parole to have a good time
When I got home it was 6 am
The door was locked so I kicked it in
She was trippin' on the bills
I think she was high on some pills
She threw my shit out into the yard
Then she called me a bum and slapped me real hard
And in my drunken' stuper I did what I shoulda' never done
And now I'm sittin' here, talkin' to you, drunk and on the run

I'm sittin' at a bar on the inside
Waitin' for my ride on the outside
She broke my heart in the trailer park
So I jacked the keys to her f**kin' car
Crashed that piece of shit and stepped away

You know I'll probably get ten years
So just give me beers til' they get here
Yeah I know the sun is comin' up and ya'll are probably gettin' ready for closin' up
But I'm tryin' to drown my soul I'm tired of this life on a dirt road
And everything that I love is gone and I'm tired of hangin' on

She got me sittin' at a bar on the inside waitin' for my ride on the outside
She stole my heart in the trailer park so I jacked the keys to her f**kin' car
Crashed that piece of shit and stepped away

I guess it was meant to be
Romance is misery
So much for memories
And now I'm headed for the penitentiary
See me on tv
The next cop series I am danger
I guess I shoulda' did somethin' 'bout my anger
But I never learned
Real things that don't concern I pour kerosene on everything
I love to watch it burn
You know it's my fault but I wasn't happy it was over
She threw a fit so I crashed that piece of shit

And now I'm goin' back again
Back to the pen to see my friends
And when we all pile out that county van
They're gonna ask me where I've been

I've been at a bar on the inside
And I'm waitin' for my ride on the outside
She stole my heart in the trailer park so I jacked the keys to her f**kin' car
Crashed that piece of shit and then stepped away
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na

Well I'm sittin' at a bar on the inside
And I'm waitin' on my ride on the outside
You know I crashed that piece of shit
And then I stepped away
Yeah, I stepped away
You know I crashed that piece of shit
And then I stepped away...

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Rehab

Rehab is an American Southern rock, country, and alternative hip hop band. The band has recorded seven albums, including two each for Epic Records and Universal Republic. They are mainly known for their 2008 hit, "Bartender Song (Sittin' at a Bar)". more »

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Written by: JERRY D. CHESTNUT

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11 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Bartender Song" by Rehab was first released in 2008.
Artist Background
Rehab is an American Southern rock, country, and alternative hip hop band. The song is one of their biggest hits.
Success Rate
The song peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the group's most popular songs.
Song Theme
"Bartender Song" is often referred to as "Sittin' at a Bar" due to its content, the song narrates the story of an individual's failed relationship leading him to become a regular at a bar.
Song Writer
The song was written by band members Danny Boone and Demun Jones, revealing a deep emotive side of the band.
Musical Style
The song blends elements of country, hip-hop, and rock, characteristic of the band's eclectic musical style.
Song Length
The original version of "Bartender Song" runs 3 minutes and 49 seconds, while the radio edit is slightly shorter.
Alternative Version
A country-tinged version of the song was recorded featuring country star Hank Williams Jr.
Music Video
The music video for the song engages the audience with the story of the song. It's set in a bar and depicts the narrator's relationship troubles, reinforcing the song's narrative.
Album
This song is part of Rehab's album "Graffiti the World" which initially released in 2005, but was reissued in 2008 when the band signed with Universal Republic.
Song Impact
The song's raw emotions and catchy tune have turned it into a favorite amongst fans, especially those who can relate to the struggles described in the lyrics.

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