{"id":3411,"date":"2026-07-01T14:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/articles\/?p=3411"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:31:18","slug":"the-meaning-behind-shoot-the-bull-by-cody-johnson-and-luke-combs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/articles\/the-meaning-behind-shoot-the-bull-by-cody-johnson-and-luke-combs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Meaning Behind \u201cShoot The Bull\u201d by Cody Johnson and Luke Combs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/songs\/cody-johnson\" id=\"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/songs\/cody-johnson\">Cody Johnson<\/a> has released his tenth studio album on June 26, 2026. <em>The Banks Of The Trinity<\/em> was released by Johnson&#8217;s own label, CoJo Music, along with Warner Music Nashville. It&#8217;s expected to perform well, just as Johnson&#8217;s previous releases have. His neo-traditional country approach is what sets Cody Johnson apart from other contemporary country artists. He blends elements of outlaw country and honky tonk into his classic style of country. A deep track on his latest releases features another top country artist. Track twelve is &#8220;Shoot The Bull&#8221; featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/songs\/luke-combs\" id=\"https:\/\/www.songfacts.com\/songs\/luke-combs\">Luke Combs<\/a>. Though not released as a single, the song is racing up the charts on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cody Johnson, Luke Combs - Shoot The Bull (Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W-Yoc-jhVM8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The expression &#8220;shoot the bull&#8221; refers to having an aimless and casual conversation. The song is about meeting up at a local honky tonk, having some drinks, and &#8220;shooting the bull.&#8221; It details escaping the pressure of fame to unwind in the local watering hole. It&#8217;s a traditional country theme that has been touched on, but remains relatable. Some days, you just want to forget about the world and have some drinks with good friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Hey, cowboy<br>You been throwing that rope, playing them shows, making Texas noise<br>Got country back on mainstream<br>Hey, mountain man<br>You been gone singing them songs with your wild-card band<br>Selling out every seat<br>Let&#8217;s slow down them highway wheels<br>Find a honky tonk to kill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before his music career, Johnson rode bulls professionally in a rodeo. He references this in the opening lines, referring to himself as &#8220;cowboy.&#8221; Johnson also references how he got country back on mainstream, as his neo-traditional style of country has been successful for him. In the song, he&#8217;s looking to relax and take a break from stardom and fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luke Combs Chimes In<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The chorus is led by fellow country star Luke Combs, along with Johnson. They mention &#8220;silver bullets,&#8221; which is a direct reference to Coors Light Beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let&#8217;s load up some\u00a0silver bullets, saddle up some old barstools<br>Set our sights on 2 a.m. and let the rowdy cut loose<br>Forget all of our problems, take that corner quarter jukebox to school<br>Crank up a little possum and shoot the bull<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The expression &#8220;crank up a little possum&#8221; refers to legendary country singer George Jones. &#8220;The possum&#8221; was a nickname given to Jones due to his facial features and late-night lifestyle, much like the nocturnal animal. Combs is stating that they should listen to classic honky tonk country, drink some beers, and chit-chat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cody Johnson and Luke Combs sing the second verse together, which contains multiple topics of discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Man, tell me &#8217;bout them gold-plated buckles and tattooed knuckles<br>Well, buddy, they&#8217;re about first place and family<br>And while we&#8217;re at it, tell me &#8217;bout moonshine running<br>And big deer hunting up in Appalachia<br>You&#8217;d have to see it to believe<br>K<\/em>inda makes me want a drink<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Shoot The Bull&#8221; is a brand new country song that is sure to climb the charts in the coming weeks. Cody Johnson and Luke Combs both know what it takes to make a country hit. 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