Shoot Me Straight

Brothers Osborne

About Shoot Me Straight

"Shoot Me Straight" is a song by American country music duo Brothers Osborne. Both members of the duo, John Osborne and T. J. Osborne, wrote it with Lee Thomas Miller. It is the duo's sixth solo single, and the first from their second album, Port Saint Joe. The song was used in the S. W. A. T. (2017 TV series) episode, "Track".


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2018
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Don't give me that look, that let me down easy smile
Don't act like I couldn't see you coming for a hundred miles
Don't try to find the perfect words
Can't take the pain out of the hurt
Hit me hard, baby I can take it
It's your move, go on and make it

Make it burn the whole way down
Lay my six foot four inch ass out on the ground
Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover
And one hell of a heartache
So pour it on like a shot of whiskey
And shoot me straight

I’ve got some friends who'd love to go raise some hell
A couple old flames to help me bid you farewell
There's plenty of time and alcohol
From happy hour, to last call
So do what you gotta do
So I can get to getting over you

And make it burn the whole way down
Lay my six foot four inch ass out on the ground
Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover
And one hell of a heartache
So pour it on like a shot of whiskey
And shoot me straight

Don't give me that salt shaker and lime
Don't give me that come back chaser this time
Don't muddle it up, don't water it down
Give me everything you got right here, right now
Make it burn

Make it burn the whole way down
Lay my six foot four inch ass out on the ground
Yeah, tomorrow I'll have me a hard hangover
And one hell of a heartache
Pour it on like a shot of whiskey
And shoot me straight

Shoot me straight, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on now

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Brothers Osborne

Brothers Osborne is an American country music duo consisting of brothers T.J. Osborne (lead vocals) and John Osborne (guitar, background vocals). They won "Vocal Duo of the Year" at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards in November, 2018 for the third straight year. They are signed to EMI Nashville and have released a self-titled extended play album and two studio albums: Pawn Shop and Port Saint Joe. The duo has released six singles including "Stay a Little Longer", which charted at No. 4 on Hot Country Songs and No. 2 on Country Airplay in 2016. The duo's albums were both produced by Jay Joyce, and consist largely of songs that both brothers wrote with a number of collaborators. Artists with whom they have collaborated include David Nail, Dierks Bentley, Lee Ann Womac… more »

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Written by: John Osborne, Lee Miller, Thomas Osborne

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10 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Shoot Me Straight" is a country-rock song that also incorporates elements of southern soul.
Album Release
The song is from the Brothers Osborne’s second studio album, “Port Saint Joe,” which was released in 2018.
Unique Structure
Unlike typical radio singles, the song is more than six minutes long and includes an extended instrumental section.
Songwriting Process
"Shoot Me Straight" showcases the Brothers Osborne's songwriting prowess, with TJ and John Osborne penning the song along with Lee Thomas Miller.
Striking Lyrics
A memorable quote from the song is "If you're gonna break my heart, just break it / And if you're gonna take your shot, then take it / Take it, if you made up your mind, then make it / Make this fast, if you ever loved me Tell me that you love me tonight".
Chart Performance
Despite its unconventional length, the song did well on country music charts. It hit number 27 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 8 on the Canada Country chart.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its ballsy approach, country-tinged guitar riffs, and TJ Osborne's strong vocals.
Influences
The band has cited an eclectic range of musical influences, including Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Led Zeppelin, which is reflected in the hybrid style of "Shoot Me Straight".
Grammy Nomination
Notably, their album “Port Saint Joe” featuring this song was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for Best Country Album.
Live Performances
When performed live, "Shoot Me Straight" typically concludes with an extended guitar solo by John Osborne, displaying his skills as a guitarist and engaging audiences at their concerts.

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