Released: 2010
Billy Currington’s ‘Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer’ is a laid-back anthem that celebrates the simple pleasures of life, particularly enjoying a cold beer. The song humorously acknowledges the speaker’s lack of ambition and knack for manual labor, but proudly asserts his talent for kicking back and having a good time.
The opening lines ‘I wasn’t born for diggin’ deep holes, I’m not made for pavin’ long roads, I ain’t cut out to climb high line poles’ are a clear rejection of hard manual labor. The speaker isn’t shy about admitting that he’s not cut out for physically demanding jobs like construction or electrical work.
The refrain ‘But I’m pretty good at drinkin’ beer’ serves as a tongue-in-cheek boast. It’s a nod to the laid-back, carefree lifestyle that’s often celebrated in country music. The speaker might not be good at traditional jobs, but he’s an expert at enjoying his beer.
The lines ‘I’m not the type to work in a bank, I’m no good at slappin’ on things, Don’t have a knack for makin’ motors crank, no’ further emphasize the speaker’s lack of interest in conventional jobs. Whether it’s a white-collar job at a bank or a blue-collar job in a garage, he’s just not interested.
The chorus ‘So hand me one more, That’s what I’m here for, I’m built for having a ball, I love the nightlife, I love my Bud Light, I like ’em cold and tall’ is a celebration of the speaker’s love for the nightlife and his favorite beer, Bud Light. It’s a toast to the simple pleasures in life and a declaration of his purpose: to have a good time.
The line ‘I don’t do windows, so honey don’t ask’ is a playful way of saying that he’s not interested in household chores either. It’s clear that the speaker’s main talent and interest lies in enjoying his beer and having a good time.
The line ‘I do my best work when the weather’s hot’ suggests that the speaker is at his best when he’s relaxing in the warm weather, likely with a cold beer in hand. It’s a clever way of saying that his ‘work’ is really just having fun.
The song ends with the speaker once again asserting his talent for drinking beer, making it clear that this is his primary skill and passion. ‘Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer’ is a humorous, self-deprecating anthem that celebrates the laid-back, carefree lifestyle often associated with country music.
