But I Got A Beer In My Hand

Album

Mind of a Country Boy

Label

Universal Music Group

Genre

Country

Composer(s)

Geoffrey Elliott Warburton;Matt Dragstrem;Richard Chase Mcgill

Entered Chart

Aug 5, 2023

Peak Date

Dec 16, 2023

Released

May 5, 2023

"But I Got A Beer In My Hand" is a lively anthem about a breakup that takes a unique twist on the post-split narrative. Rather than succumbing to sadness, Luke Bryan embraces the joyous escape offered by a cold one. "It's about a guy that obviously, his girl leaves him and he's expecting to really be down about it," said Bryan. "Instead, he goes out, gets a beer in his hand, starts partying and life's pretty good." Bryan released "But I Got A Beer In My Hand" as a single on May 5, 2023. "I knew I wanted a fun up-tempo song everyone could enjoy this summer," he said. I'll holler at the ladies dancin' like crazy, new Luccheses, fresh up out the deer stand Feelin' this high wasn't part of my plan Wasn't even gonna try But I got a beer in my hand Crafted by the songwriting trio of Chase McGill, Matt Dragstrem, and Geoff Warburton, the song perfectly aligns with Bryan's carefree essence. His persona revolves around reveling in the good times, reveling in the camaraderie of friends, and embracing the exuberance of life. Throw in some nods to a deer stand (Bryan's previous single was "Prayin' in A Deer Stand") and Lucchese cowboy boots (check out "Knockin' Boots") and you've got a quintessential Luke Bryan song. Jeff Stevens, a trusted collaborator of Luke Bryan since his debut album I'll Stay Me in 2007, produced "But I Got A Beer In My Hand." His son, Jody Stevens, co-produced the track. Jody has shared the responsibilities with his father since Bryan's 2015 album Kill the Lights. The musicians are: David Dorn: synthesizer, Hammond B3 Eddy Dunlap: slide guitar Trey Keller: electric guitar Jeff Juliano: electric guitar Drew Bollman: electric guitar Ilya Toshinskiy: acoustic guitar Ony Lucido: bass Jerry Roe: percussion, drums Trey Keller: background vocalist Photographer Jim Wright shot the video in Springfield, Tennessee, on Free Dreaming Farm. The visual treatment harmonizes with the song lyrics, but instead of a breakup, it's a breakdown that befalls Luke Bryan. The one-take video begins with the country singer getting a flat tire. Bryan catches a ride to a barn party, joins his band on stage, and rubs shoulders with other party goers.

That old familiar, meant to kill ya, middle finger, rearview mirror
Supposed to make a country boy sad
I should be in my recliner, whiskey typing up one liners
Crying, trying to get you back
Yeah, I know how that country song goes
I'm supposed to be heartbroke

But I got a beer in my hand, and I got it raised up high
I ain't got a give in my damn right, I can do this all night
Country done came to town, this town don't stand a chance
I'll holler at the ladies, dancing like crazy
New Luccheses, fresh up out the deer stand
Feeling this high, wasn't part of my plan
Wasn't even gonna try
But I got a beer in my hand

The bands playing David Lee Murphy, party crowd, it's party thirty
Lawdy mercy, I'm feelin' good
And I'm bettin' you're bettin', that I'm a wreck and you reckon
I'll call you up any second and I would

But I got a beer in my hand, and I got it raised up high
I ain't got a give in my damn right, I can do this all night
Country done came to town, this town don't stand a chance
I'll holler at the ladies, dancing like crazy
New Luccheses, fresh up out the deer stand
Feeling this high wasn't part of my plan
Wasn't even gonna try
But I got a beer in my hand

I meant to miss you
Oops, my bad
I meant to be blue

But I got a beer in my hand, and I got it raised up high
I ain't got a give in my damn right, I'm gon' do this all night
Country done came to town, this town don't stand a chance
I'll holler at the ladies, dancing like crazy
New Luccheses, fresh up out the deer stand
Feeling this high wasn't part of my plan
Wasn't even gonna try
But I got a beer in my hand

But I got a beer in my hand
But I got a beer in my hand