Their first studio album, Horse of a Different Color, was released in 2004. This album produced four straight Top 40 country hits, including the number 11 "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)", plus collaborations with Cowboy Troy, Gretchen Wilson, and Martina McBride. Comin' to Your City was released in November 2005 followed by another Top 20 single the Vietnam War-inspired "8th of November", and two more Top 40 hits. Joining the duo on this album were Cowboy Troy, Wilson, and Kris Kristofferson. Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace, released in 2007, produced their only No. 1 single, "Lost in This Moment". Both before and during the duo's hiatus, Rich has worked as a producer and songwriter for several other artists.
After this album, both members went on hiatus and released solo albums in 2009 — Big Kenny's The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy and Rich's Son of a Preacher Man. These also produced the duo's first Top 40 solo entries — Big Kenny with "Long After I'm Gone" and Rich with "Shuttin' Detroit Down". In 2010, Big Kenny released his second solo country album, Big Kenny's Love Everybody Traveling Musical Medicine Show Mix Tape, Vol. 1 and in 2011, Rich released the extended plays For the Kids and Rich Rocks, the latter of which included the Top 40 country single "Country Done Come to Town". Big & Rich reunited in May 2011 to release "Fake ID", a cut from the soundtrack to the 2011 film Footloose. A year later, the duo released their fourth album, Hillbilly Jedi, which produced the Top 20 hit "That's Why I Pray. In July 2013, Rich announced that the duo had begun work on their fifth studio album, Gravity, which was released independently. Another independent album, Did it For the Party, was announced in 2017 for release in September, led by the single "California.
Kick My Ass
Big & Rich Lyrics
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I laid down my Platinum card,
Then I ordered 50 longnecks for my new friends
Well, the barmaid passed them out,
And before we chugged them down,
I held mine up and said, "Here's to us and them"
Well, this blonde slid up to me,
She said, "That was awful sweet!",Then I saw her boyfriend, wide as he was tall
Well, he broke up our hug
With a six-foot-five-inch shove,
And I found myself slammed up against the wall.
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
I'm just tryin' to have a little fun
For all the ones who can't
And just because I kiss the prettiest girls
And I drive my truck to fast
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
Well, I've never been the type
To walk up and pick a fight--
I've always been the kind to get along
I throw parties all the time
And they're always on my dime,
We drink and dance and smoke until the dawn.
Well, my style of stress relief
Sometimes disturbs the peace,
The police show up to donuts in my yard
And while the Zeppelin's playin' loud,
They run off my party crowd
They cuff my wrists and throw me down so hard.
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
For all the ones who can't
And just because I kiss the prettiest girls
And I drive my truck to fast
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
And just because I kiss the prettiest girls
And I drive my truck to fast
Why does everybody want
It seems like everybody wants
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
"Kick My Ass" is a tongue-in-cheek song by American country music duo Big & Rich that explores the idea of how people who are just trying to have some fun and live their lives can sometimes face hostility from others who want to bring them down. The song is based around a series of anecdotes where the singer upsets people without meaning to, leading to them wanting to "kick his ass."
The song opens with the main character walking up to a bar and buying drinks for everyone, only to be confronted by a jealous boyfriend who shoves him against the wall. The lyrics then move on to describe how the singer likes to host parties and have a good time, but this often gets him in trouble with the police, who turn up to break up the festivities. The song ends with the singer wondering why everybody hates him and wants to "kick his ass."
Overall, the song is a humorous take on the idea of living life to the fullest and not worrying too much about the consequences. It conveys the message that sometimes, no matter how hard you try, some people will just never be happy with you.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I walked up to the bar,
I approached the bar on foot.
I laid down my Platinum card,
I used my high status credit card to pay.
Then I ordered 50 longnecks for my new friends
I purchased 50 bottles of beer for strangers I just met.
Well, the barmaid passed them out,
The female bartender distributed the drinks.
And before we chugged them down,
Before we quickly drank them.
I held mine up and said, "Here's to us and them"
I raised my bottle and proposed a toast to our group and others.
Well, this blonde slid up to me,
A blonde woman approached me smoothly.
She said, "That was awful sweet!",
She complimented me for my kind gesture.
Then I saw her boyfriend, wide as he was tall
Then I noticed her partner, who was both large and strong.
Well, he broke up our hug
He separated us while we were embracing.
With a six-foot-five-inch shove,
He pushed me severely with his great height and strength.
And I found myself slammed up against the wall.
I collided against the wall with significant force.
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
Why is everyone inclined to physically attack me?
I'm just tryin' to have a little fun
I'm merely attempting to enjoy myself.
For all the ones who can't
In honor of all those who aren't able to do so.
And just because I kiss the prettiest girls
And just because I kiss the most attractive ladies.
And I drive my truck too fast
And operate my vehicle beyond the permissible speed limit.
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
Why is everyone inclined to physically attack me?
Well, I've never been the type
I've never been someone who would.
To walk up and pick a fight--
Intentionally start a quarrel.
I've always been the kind to get along
I've always been the type to establish harmonious relationships.
I throw parties all the time
I plan and host celebrations frequently.
And they're always on my dime,
And they are always funded by me.
We drink and dance and smoke until the dawn.
We consume alcohol, dance, and smoke until sunrise.
Well, my style of stress relief
My way to alleviate stress.
Sometimes disturbs the peace,
Occasionally interrupts the tranquility.
The police show up to donuts in my yard
The authorities arrive and eat doughnuts on my property.
And while the Zeppelin's playin' loud,
While Led Zeppelin's music is blaring loudly.
They run off my party crowd
They force my guests to leave abruptly.
They cuff my wrists and throw me down so hard.
They forcefully restrain me and cause me intense discomfort.
And just because I kiss the prettiest girls
And just because I kiss the most attractive ladies.
And I drive my truck too fast
And operate my vehicle beyond the permissible speed limit.
Why does everybody want
Why is everyone inclined
It seems like everybody wants
Frequently, it appears that everyone desires
Why does everybody want to kick my ass?
Why is everyone inclined to physically attack me?
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JOHN D. RICH, KENNY ALPHIN, BRIAN WAYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shariys1
What a great tune -- hysterical video -- the entire album is just amazing. I play it in my car all the time.
@comettamer
Absolutely hilarious video.
@frankiegrimaldo9933
I completely totally forgot about this song
@Dmanthepowerful
There’s no way this is a legitimate music video for that song lol
@bobbillings
mad props to the vertically challenged
@jennitalbot6785
I love the baby guitars.
@grapentine739
Those actors playing the midgets are the koolest guys in the western hemisphere
@tezcamcfakename4328
Bwahahaha omg Fred is dressed like John Rich XD
@phlupita
Wooow, what a cool song! Love it!
@gatortoob
He must be "Grumpy"