In 1969, Ray Benson and Lucky Oceans (Reuben Gosfield) co-founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia, and soon after they found themselves opening for Alice Cooper and Hot Tuna in Washington, DC.[1] A year later, they moved to East Oakland, California at the invitation of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. After being mentioned in Rolling Stone magazine by Van Morrison, they landed a record deal with United Artists. In 1973, their debut album, Comin' Right At Ya was released by United Artists. At the request of Willie Nelson, they left Oakland for Austin in 1974.
Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been presented numerous awards throughout their career. Most recently, the 16th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Award for the making of "A Ride With Bob", recognition by Mayor Kirk Watson of Austin, Texas, and the Darrel K. Royal Music Patron Award by The Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association. In 2007, The Austin Chronicle recognized Asleep at the Wheel for Band of the Year, Best Country Band, and into their Hall of Fame. Benson was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2002, was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996, and recognized as an Outstanding Producer by the National Academy of Recording Arts in 1988. He has also been given numerous Citations of Achievement by Broadcast Music, Inc. for his work in the country music field. Ray Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.
One Six Pack to Go
Asleep At The Wheel Lyrics
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Please don't be so slow
I've got time for one more round
And a six pack to go
Tomorrow mornin's Sunday,
I'm gonna be feelin' low
So please, please bartender
I've been drinkin' all day long
Taking in the town
Oh, I've done spent my whole paycheck
Justa honky tonkin' round
Well, I don't have time to pay my rent
But I ain't gonna worry though
I've got time for one more round
And a six pack to go!
Hey, Hey, mister bartender
Please don't be so slow
I've got time for one more round
And a six pack to go
Tomorrow mornin's Sunday,
I know I'll be feelin' low
So please, please bartender
I wanna six pack to go
I've been drinkin' all day long
Taking in the town
I've done spent my whole paycheck
Justa honky tonkin' round
Well, I dont have time to pay my rent
But I ain't gonna worry though
'Cause I've got time for one more round
And a six pack to go!
We've been drinkin' all day long
Taking in the town
We've done spent our whole paycheck
Justa honky tonkin' round
Well, we dont have time to pay my rent
We ain't-a gonna worry though
We've got time for one more round
And a six pack to go!
One six pack to go!
The lyrics to Asleep At The Wheel's song "One Six Pack to Go" speak to the idea of living in the moment and indulging in temporary pleasures. The singer is addressing the bartender, asking for one more round of drinks before they have to leave. They know they'll feel low in the morning, but they don't care. They've been drinking all day and spending all their money "honky tonkin' round".
The lyrics are a celebration of hedonism and the idea of living life to the fullest. The singer is fully aware that their actions may have consequences, but they choose to ignore them in the moment. The song paints a picture of a rowdy, fun-filled night that may not be sustainable in the long run, but is worth it in the moment.
Overall, the lyrics to "One Six Pack to Go" are a reminder to live in the present and enjoy life, even if it means indulging in temporary pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, mister bartender
The singer is addressing the bartender.
Please don't be so slow
The singer is asking the bartender to hurry up and serve them.
I've got time for one more round
The singer wants to have one last drink before leaving.
And a six pack to go
The artist is planning to take six more beers with them when they leave.
Tomorrow mornin's Sunday,
The artist is aware that tomorrow is Sunday morning.
I'm gonna be feelin' low
The singer knows they will not feel well in the morning from drinking.
So please, please bartender
The singer is once again asking the bartender for the drinks they want.
I wanna six pack to go
The artist specifically wants six more beers to take with them when they leave.
I've been drinkin' all day long
The artist has been drinking alcohol for the entire day so far.
Taking in the town
The artist has been exploring and enjoying their surroundings while drinking.
Oh, I've done spent my whole paycheck
The singer has spent all of their money on drinking and enjoying themselves.
Justa honky tonkin' round
The artist has been visiting various bars and engaging in dancing and socializing in a country music scene.
Well, I don't have time to pay my rent
The singer is currently unable to pay their rent because they have spent all of their money on drinking and socializing.
But I ain't gonna worry though
Despite their financial difficulties, the singer is not concerned and plans to continue drinking and enjoying themselves.
We've been drinkin' all day long
The singer is now referring to themselves and others who are also drinking with them.
We've done spent our whole paycheck
Everyone in this group has also spent all of their money on drinking and socializing.
We dont have time to pay my rent
None of the individuals in this group can afford to pay their rent due to their excessive spending on alcohol and socializing.
We ain't-a gonna worry though
Despite their dire financial situation, no one in the group is worried about the consequences and plans to continue drinking and enjoying themselves.
We've got time for one more round
The group wants to have one final drink before leaving.
And a six pack to go!
The group specifically wants to take six more beers with them when they leave.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dick Hart, Hank Thompson, John Lowe
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