Drink in My Hand
Eric Church
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Early Monday morning, til Friday at five Man I work, work, work but I don't climb, climb, climb Boss man can shove that overtime up his can All I want to do is put a drink in my hand To fill it up, or throw it down I got a forty hour week worth of trouble to drown No need to complicate it, I'm a simple man All you got to do is put a drink in my hand Yeah the parking lot is muddy, can't get to the door I'll take my jacked up drop er' down in 4x4 Chill down a long neck, warm up the band All you got to do is put a drink in my hand To fill it up, or throw it down I'm about to tear a new one in this old town Five, four, three, two, one I'm a rocket man All you got to do it put a drink in my hand Make me want to go ouhhh ouh ouhhh, when you dance like that You got that little tattoo playing peek-a-boo on your back Yeah if you want to impress me, baby here's my plan All you got to do is put a drink in my hand Yeah fill it up, or throw it down When you drive me home, take the long way around You be my Lois Lane, I'll be your Superman All you got to do is put a drink in my hand My head Monday morning that alarm clock sings It goes bang, bang, bang, while it ring, ring, rings Yeah I'm ready to roll, if you wanna rock again All you got to do is put a drink in my hand Yeah fill it up, or throw it down I got a little hungover, still hanging around Yeah that hair of a dog is howlin' "hey there man" All you got to do is put a drink in my hand That hair of a dog is howlin' "hey there man" All you got to do is put a drink in my hand Haaaaouuhhhhh Yeah!
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Written by: Michael Heeney, Eric Church, Luke Laird
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Artist Information"Drink in My Hand" is a song by the American country music artist, Eric Church.
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Album DetailsIt is from his third album named "Chief," which was released in 2011.
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Chart Performance“Drink in My Hand” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, becoming Church's first No. 1 single.
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SongwritersThis hit song was co-written by Eric Church, Michael P. Heeney, and Luke Laird.
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CertificationAs of April 2021, the song has been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
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CompositionThe song is a mid-tempo anthem that speaks to the working class, capturing the essence of ending a hard week with a drink in hand during a country night out.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Drink in My Hand" was filmed during one of Church's concerts and premiered in August 2011.
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Critical Response"Drink in My Hand" was generally well received by critics, with some praising Church's gritty, hard-country sound and its relatable lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song is a staple in Eric Church's live performances and is often the feel-good, crowd-pumping song that his fans look forward to at his concerts.
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Accolade"Drink in My Hand" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2012 Country Music Association Awards.
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DurationThe song’s run time is 3 minutes and 12 seconds, fitting the average song length for radio play.
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GenreThe track belongs to the Country music genre, a label that fits Church's outlaw image and music style.
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InfluenceEric Church's success with "Drink in My Hand" further established his place in the country music industry and helped pave the way for other like-minded country artists.
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Release and PromotionThe song was released as the second single from the album "Chief" and its success helped boost the album's sales.
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In Popular CultureSince its release, "Drink in My Hand" become a favorite track among fans and has been used in various television shows and films as a symbol of the modern country lifestyle.
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