But I Got A Beer In My Hand

Album: Mind of a Country Boy (2023)
Charted: 91
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Songfacts®:

  • "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.

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