Released: 2019
Luke Combs’ ‘1, 2 Many’ featuring Brooks & Dunn is a rollicking country tune that paints a vivid picture of a night out at a honky-tonk. The song captures the spirit of camaraderie, good times, and a bit of the rowdy side that comes with country music and its culture.
The song kicks off with a call from a buddy named Rowdy who’s got a hankering for a honky-tonk, a type of bar known for country music and lively atmosphere. The singer can’t resist joining him, even though he knows that once he starts drinking, he can’t stop. ‘Wide-ass open’ is a country slang, meaning he’s fully committed to the night’s festivities.
The ‘tick-tock of that clock’ is a metaphor for the passage of time, which seems to speed up as the drinks flow. By ‘half past ten’, he’s ‘half past tipsy’, meaning he’s halfway drunk. ‘At quarter to 12’, he’s ‘done had plenty’, suggesting he’s had his fill, but the countdown continues.
The ‘five diet Millers’ refers to Miller Lite, a popular light beer. The ‘T.L. tune’ he’s singing karaoke to could be a song by country star Travis Tritt. The ‘pretty little thing’ is a country term for an attractive woman, who flirts with him, adding to the excitement of the night.
The line ‘I’ve never been the kind to quit’ hints at the potential downside of such nights, alluding to the risk of excessive drinking. But the song wraps up on a high note, with the singer still ready for more, embodying the never-say-die spirit of country folks.
