Toby Keith – Drunk Americans

About the song

In a world that often feels divided, sometimes it takes a good country song—and maybe a drink or two—to remind us of what we have in common. That’s exactly what Toby Keith does in his spirited and clever anthem, “Drunk Americans.” With a wink and a nod, Keith invites listeners to pull up a barstool, set aside their differences, and join a toast to unity, laughter, and the shared human experience.

Released in 2014, Drunk Americans is more than just a party song. Co-written by Brandy Clark, Bob DiPiero, and Shane McAnally, it carries a message that’s both timely and timeless. Beneath its upbeat melody and singalong chorus lies a subtle but powerful commentary on American life. Keith sings about every kind of person imaginable—blue-collar workers and CEOs, atheists and believers, liberals and conservatives—all finding common ground in a bar, over a drink. The message is simple but resonant: when we’re raising a glass, we’re all just “Drunk Americans.”

What makes this song so effective is its balance between humor and heart. Keith’s signature baritone brings warmth and charm to every line, and the lyrics playfully acknowledge America’s differences while celebrating its shared spirit. It’s an inclusive kind of patriotism—not the kind that excludes, but the kind that welcomes everyone, regardless of background or belief.

The song’s appeal lies in its ability to turn a dive bar into a symbol of national unity. While Drunk Americans may not preach from a podium, it says something profoundly hopeful: that at the end of the day, we’re all human. We all laugh, we all struggle, and sometimes, we all need a drink.

In typical Toby Keith fashion, the track is catchy, clever, and just a little bit rebellious. It’s a reminder that music can bring people together—not in spite of their differences, but because of them. So, here’s to Drunk Americans—a song that toasts not just to alcohol, but to unity, diversity, and the everyday folks who make this country what it is.

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Lyrics

We ain’t east, we ain’t west, we ain’t left, we ain’t right
We ain’t black, we ain’t white, we just came here to drink
We’re all mud flaps and ‘burbans, all ball caps and turbans,
All prom queens and strippers, we’re the whole kitchen sink
And in here, were the same, everyone knows your name

We just raise up our glass, we don’t give a rat’s ass if you’re a
Democrat or republican, We’re happy to be here and that you can see we’re just all drunk Americans.

We ain’t second ex-wives, we ain’t cowboys or redskins,
Ain’t preachers or kingpins, we’re just having fun
We’re all suits and blue collars, short orders, long haulers
Paper and plastic, too old and too young, CEO’s, GED’s, DUI’s, FBI’s, BHD’s

And we raise up our glass, we don’t give a rat’s ass if your belly’s too fat or your wallet’s too thin,
We’re happy to be here and that you can see we’re just all drunk Americans.

La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la-a
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la-a
All drunk Americans

We’ve been in, we’ve been out, we’ve been cool, we’ve been weird
Thank God we’re still here, in the land of the free
And we all sing it wrong but we all sing a-long
Sing along

We just raise up our glass, we don’t give a rats ass if you’re a
Democrat or republican, We’re happy to be here and that you can see we’re just all drunk Americans.
In these neon lights, we’re all stars, we’re all stripes,
And we’re all drunk Americans.