Just a bunch of poor boys, daddy’s girls
Children of the corn field
Tryna turn a shift job into a dollar bill
We wear them muddy boots
Stay true to how we’re raised
Ain’t nothin’ bout us fake
You know we’re straight out of that dirty south
Dirty roads, nobody got no money
Got them shined up pickup trucks
Whistlin’ at them honies
From the country, yes sir
You know we’re straight out of that long week work
At night, everybody wanna party
All night long, bonfire on the back 40
In the middle of nowhere, ain’t nobody leavin’ here
Til we’re straight out of cold beer, straight out of cold beer
Just a bunch of John Deere junkies
Gettin’ funky to some old Hank
Nothin’ been stuck in the mud that we can’t
Hook up to a rusty chain in the summer or in the rain
Yeah, it’s a kind of thing
You know we’re straight out of that dirty south
Dirty roads, nobody got no money
Got them shined up pickup trucks
Whistlin’ at them honies
From the country, yes sir
You know we’re straight out of that long week work
At night, everybody wanna party
All night long, bonfire on the back 40
In the middle of nowhere, ain’t nobody leavin’ here
Til we’re straight out of cold beer, straight out of cold beer
You know we’re straight out of that dirty south
Dirty roads, nobody got no money
Got them shined up pickup trucks
Whistlin’ at them honies
From the country, yes sir
You know we’re straight out of that long week work
At night, everybody wanna party
All night long, bonfire on the back 40
In the middle of nowhere, ain’t nobody leavin’ here
Til we’re straight out of cold beer, straight out of cold beer
Celebrating Southern Roots and Weekend Freedom
“Straight Outta Cold Beer” by Blake Shelton is a lively anthem that captures the spirit of rural southern life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of hardworking individuals who find joy in simple pleasures, from bonfires in the back field to shining up their pickup trucks. The song’s imagery – muddy boots, John Deere tractors, and country roads – reflects a deep connection to the land and a sense of authenticity. Shelton’s storytelling invites listeners into a world where the week’s hardships are washed away with laughter, friendship, and, of course, a cold beer under the open sky. The recurring theme of running out of beer before the party ends underscores the carefree, communal vibe that defines these gatherings.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blake Shelton
- Songwriters: Marv Green, Ben Hayslip, Justin Wilson
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Warner Bros. Nashville