George Strait

George Strait – Drinkin’ Man

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About The Song

George Strait is a country music legend with a career spanning over 40 years. He is known for his smooth, baritone voice and his traditional country sound. Strait has had over 60 number-one singles, and he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

“Drinkin’ Man” is a song from Strait’s 2011 album Here for a Good Time. The song was written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait, and Dean Dillon. It is a mid-tempo ballad about a man who struggles with alcoholism. The song’s lyrics are honest and introspective, and they offer a glimpse into the life of someone who is addicted to alcohol.

The song begins with the narrator waking up in the morning and swearing to God that he will never drink again. However, by the end of the day, he has given in to temptation and is drinking again. The song’s chorus is a powerful refrain that sums up the narrator’s struggle:

I’m a drinkin’ man, I’m a drinkin’ man And I don’t know how to stop I’m a drinkin’ man, I’m a drinkin’ man And I’m afraid I’ll never be enough

“Drinkin’ Man” is a powerful song about the struggle with alcoholism. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with addiction. The song is also a reminder that even the most successful people can be affected by addiction.

“Drinkin’ Man” is a classic George Strait song. It features his smooth, baritone voice and his traditional country sound. The song’s lyrics are honest and introspective, and they offer a glimpse into the life of someone who is addicted to alcohol. “Drinkin’ Man” is a powerful song that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with addiction.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was released as the third single from Strait’s album Here for a Good Time.
  • The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
  • The song’s music video was directed by Shaun Silva.
  • The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance.

“Drinkin’ Man” is a powerful song about the struggle with alcoholism. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with addiction. The song is also a reminder that even the most successful people can be affected by addiction.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt7Go5_io6c

Lyric

I woke up this mornin’ and I swore to GodI’d never, ever take another drink againI fought it like the devilBut you know that you’re in troubleWhen you’re fourteen and drunk by 10 a.m.
Tried to hide it from my mom and dadAll 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’ highAnd stayin’ stonedI knew everything there was to knowI did things that I can’t talk aboutI wore my mom and daddy outLate nights, they spent prayin’ for my soul
Stayed sober once for nine days in a rowI quit cold turkeyAnd damn, near almost made it to tenBut that’s a hell of a lot to ask of a drinkin’ man
I look into the mirror, bottle in my handI’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 wasOr how we met and fell in loveOr why she’d even fall for a guy like meI tried to pull myself togetherHopin’ we could last foreverFor awhile, I started to believe
Her daddy said, ‘She’s all I gotSon, don’t ever break her heartPromise 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 handI’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 GodI’d never, ever take another drink again
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