Drinkin' Man
George Strait
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I woke up this mornin' and I swore to God I'd never, ever take another drink again I fought it like the devil, but you know that you're in trouble When you're fourteen and drunk by ten a.m. Tried to hide it from my mom and dad, all my friends said, straighten up I just laughed, said, you don't understand That's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man At sixteen I was on my own and flyin' high And stayin' stoned I knew everything there was to know I did things that I can't talk about I wore my mom and daddy out Late nights they spent prayin' for my soul Stayed sober once for nine days in a row I quit cold turkey and damn near almost Made it to ten But that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man I look into the mirror, bottle in my hand I'd like to pour it out, I just don't think I can 'Cause that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man I don't know when or where it was or how we met And fell in love Or why she'd even fall for a guy like me I tried to pull myself together, hopin' we could last forever For awhile I started to believe Her daddy said, she's all I got Son, don't ever break her heart Promise me before you take her hand But that's just too much to ask of a drinkin' man I look into the mirror, bottle in my hand I'd like to pour it out, I just don't think I can 'Cause that's a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin' man I woke up this mornin' and I swore to God I'd never, ever take another drink again
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Written by: DEAN DILLON, GEORGE STRAIT, BUBBA STRAIT
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10 facts about this song
_Song's Background_"Drinkin' Man" is a song recorded by the prominent American country singer George Strait. It was released as a single from his twenty-seventh studio album, "Here for a Good Time," in February 2012.
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_Chart performance_Despite its serious topic, "Drinkin' Man" managed to reach the 37th position on the Billboard US Hot Country Songs.
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_Production Team_"Drinkin' Man" was produced by the team of Tony Brown and George Strait himself, both of whom are well-known country music producers.
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_Songwriters_George Strait co-wrote "Drinkin' Man" with his son Bubba Strait and songwriter Dean Dillon. Their collaboration resulted in a deeply personal narrative.
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_Song Topic_This song provides a stark portrayal of alcoholism, making it one of Strait's most profound and hard-hitting songs. It offers a first-person narrative of a man who has struggled with alcohol addiction from a young age.
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_Rare Topic In Strait's Catalog_"Drinkin' Man" stands out in Strait's catalog due to its in-depth exploration of a significant societal issue. While Strait sang about drinking in previous songs, none of those tracks detailed the struggles and impacts of alcoholism as profoundly as this one.
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_Live Performances_The song received rave reviews for its live performances. During the tour promoting the "Here for a Good Time" album, "Drinkin' Man" was one of the highlights of Strait's setlist.
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_Critical Reception_Despite not breaking top 10 on the country charts, "Drinkin' Man" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Strait's raw and honest narration of a sensitive subject.
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_Album Performance_"Here for a Good Time" album, which hosts "Drinkin' Man," peaked at the number one spot on the Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and remained on the chart for over 40 weeks.
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_Unique Style_"Drinkin' Man" is a unique combination of traditional country style and contemporary elements. Despite the somber lyrical content, the song incorporates toe-tapping rhythms and memorable melodic hooks.
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