Released: 2011
Luke Bryan’s ‘Drunk On You’ is a country anthem that encapsulates the intoxicating feeling of young love during summertime. The song paints a vivid picture of a carefree, youthful romance unfolding in the heartland of America.
The song starts with ‘Cottonwood fallin’ like snow in July / Sunset, riverside, 4 wheel drive / And a tail light circle,’ setting the scene of a summer evening in the countryside. The ‘tail light circle’ refers to a gathering of cars or trucks, a common sight at rural parties.
‘Pour a little Crown in a Dixie cup / Get the party, started,’ Bryan is talking about pouring Crown Royal whisky, a popular country drink, into a Dixie cup, a disposable paper cup. This is a classic start to a country party.
The chorus, ‘Girl you make my speakers go boom boom / Dancin’ on the tailgate in the full moon,’ shows the girl’s electrifying effect on Bryan. The ‘boom boom’ could be the bass from the car stereo, but it could also symbolize his heartbeat.
‘If you ain’t a ten you’re a nine point nine / Tippin’ n’ spillin’ that home made wine / On your tied up T-shirt,’ Bryan is complimenting the girl’s looks, saying she’s nearly perfect. The ‘home made wine’ is likely a reference to moonshine, a homemade distilled alcohol common in rural areas.
‘Thrown little cherry bombs into my fire’ uses the metaphor of ‘cherry bombs’, small but powerful fireworks, to express how the girl’s kisses intensify his feelings, making his passion for her burn even brighter.
In the final verse, ‘Let’s slip on out where it’s a little bit darker / And when it gets a little bit hotter / We’ll take it off all out in the water,’ Bryan suggests a late-night swim, a romantic and intimate moment away from the party.
In conclusion, ‘Drunk On You’ is a classic country love song that perfectly captures the intoxicating feeling of young love in the summertime. Bryan’s vivid lyrics and catchy melody make it a memorable addition to the country music landscape.
