About the song
In the realm of modern country music, few artists have embodied the everyman spirit quite like Toby Keith. With his signature blend of swagger, humor, and heartfelt grit, Keith has long stood as a voice for the working class—those who clock in day after day, carrying the weight of real life on their backs while dreaming of a little bit of freedom. Nowhere is this more vividly expressed than in his 2005 anthem, “Get Drunk and Be Somebody.”
This track, the lead single from Keith’s album White Trash with Money, is an energetic, tongue-in-cheek ode to letting loose after a hard week’s work. At first glance, the song is all bravado and barstool rebellion—a raucous Friday night invitation to forget your troubles and raise a glass with friends. But beneath the surface lies something deeper: a wry commentary on the grind of everyday life, the frustration of being overlooked, and the small but vital acts of self-affirmation that come from reclaiming a bit of joy, even if it’s just for one night.
Keith’s gravelly voice carries both weariness and wit, and his lyrics paint a vivid picture of the nine-to-five grind and the blue-collar burnout it breeds. Lines like “we got an all-you-can-drink selection / at the bar down the street” may sound like simple party talk, but they’re laced with an understanding of the relief that laughter, liquor, and loud music can bring when the rest of the world seems indifferent. For many, “getting drunk and being somebody” isn’t about recklessness—it’s about remembering who you are when the uniform comes off and the boss stops barking.
Musically, the song is driven by a driving beat, punchy guitar riffs, and Keith’s trademark Southern drawl, making it both a barroom favorite and a working man’s rally cry. It’s a song that knows exactly what it is—unapologetic, rowdy, and proudly relatable. In a way, it captures a slice of American life that’s often sung about but rarely so honestly delivered.
“Get Drunk and Be Somebody” isn’t just a catchy tune—it’s a cathartic shout from the back of the room, a toast to resilience, and a reminder that sometimes, to feel like somebody, all you need is a cold drink, a good song, and the company of folks who understand.
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Lyrics
Yeah the big boss man, he likes to crack that whip
I am not nothing but a number on his timecard slip
I give him 40 hours and a piece of my soul
Puts me somewhere at the bottom of his totem pole
Hell I do not even think he knows my name[Chorus]
Well all week long I am a real nobody
But I just punched out and it is pay check Friday
Weekends here, good God almighty
I am going to get drunk and be somebody
Yeah, yeah, yeah[Verse 2]
My baby cuts hair at a beauty boutique
Just blowing and going till she dead on her feet
They walk right in and sit right down
She gives them what they want and then she spins them around
Hey I do not think they even know her name[Chorus]
How week long she’s a real nobody
But I just punched her out and it is pay check Friday
Weekends here, good God almighty
Baby let’s get drunk and be somebody
Yeah, yeah, yeah
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Well just average people, in an everyday bar
Driving from work in our ordinary cars
And I like to come here with the regular Joes
Drink all you want, be the star of the show[Chorus]
How week long but you’re a real nobody
But we just punched her out and it is pay check Friday
Weekends here, good God almighty
People let’s get drunk
How week long but you’re a real nobody
But we just punched her out and it is pay check Friday
Weekends here, good God almighty
People let’s get drunk and be somebody
Yeah, yeah, yeah
