About The Song
Released in 1990, “Country Club” by Travis Tritt is a foot-stomping anthem that celebrates the blue-collar lifestyle and the simple pleasures of country living. With its infectious melody and Tritt’s signature gritty vocals, the song became an instant hit, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Tritt is a master storyteller, and “Country Club” is no exception. The song tells the tale of a working-class man who falls for a woman he meets at a country club. Despite the fact that he doesn’t fit in with the club’s wealthy clientele, he charms the woman with his down-home charm and his love of country music.
The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery, painting a picture of the country club’s manicured lawns, swimming pools, and tennis courts. But Tritt also contrasts this world of wealth and privilege with the simpler life he knows and loves. He sings about his old Ford pickup truck, his love of honky-tonks, and his ability to shoot a mean game of pool.
“Country Club” is more than just a catchy tune; it’s a declaration of pride for the working class. Tritt sings about the values that are important to him: hard work, honesty, and a love of good music. He knows that he may not be rich or have all the latest possessions, but he’s proud of who he is and what he has.
The song’s message of self-acceptance and pride is as relevant today as it was when it was first released. In a world that often glorifies wealth and status, “Country Club” is a reminder that true happiness comes from within.
“Country Club” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It’s a song that will get you up and dancing, and it’s a song that will make you proud to be who you are.
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Lyric
I took a double take out on the interstateWhen I saw her makin’ eyes at meSo I followed her down to Clubhouse DrivePast the pool on the eighteenth greenAnd in the parkin’ lot I said, “It’s mighty hotMaybe I could buy you a beer”She said, “I’m glad you asked but I’ll have to pass‘Cause only members are allowed in here”And I saidI’m a member of a country clubCountry music is what I loveI drive an old Ford pick-up truckI do my drinkin’ from a Dixie cupHey, I’m a bona fide dancin’ foolI shoot a mighty mean game of poolAt any honky-tonk roadside pubI’m a member of a country clubYou look so invitin’, thought it might be excitin’For a woman with a limousineTo go bouncin’ around in a beat up truckWith a man in wore out jeansYeah, it’s five o’clock before Friday nightHere’s where the fun beginsSo don’t worry ’bout your reputation‘Cause you can tell all your friendsI’m a member of a country clubCountry music is what I loveI drive an old Ford pick-up truckI do my drinkin’ from a Dixie cupHey, I’m a bona fide dancin’ foolI shoot a mighty mean game of poolAt any honky-tonk roadside pubWell, I’m a member of a country clubYeah, I’m a member of a country clubCountry music is what I loveI drive an old Ford pick-up truckI do my drinkin’ from a Dixie cupHey, I’m a bona fide dancin’ foolI shoot a mighty mean game of poolAt any honky-tonk roadside pubWell, I’m a member of a country clubAt any honky-tonk roadside pubWell, I’m a member of a country club