In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
His second and third albums, 2003's The Dreamer and 2004's Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill, are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, Pure BS (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, Startin' Fires was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight in 2010, and the albums Red River Blue in 2011, Based on a True Story... in 2013, Bringing Back the Sunshine in 2014, If I'm Honest in 2016, Texoma Shore in 2017, and Fully Loaded: God's Country in 2019.
Shelton is a judge on the televised singing competitions Nashville Star, Clash of the Choirs, and a coach on NBC's The Voice. He has been on The Voice since its inception, and, so far, in nine of 22 seasons (2–4, 7, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22), a member of his team has won.
The More I Drink
Blake Shelton Lyrics
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We were drinkin' and smokin' and makin' him the butt of our jokes
We all said, "Man, what happened to you? Why can't you just have a few?"
He said, "I would if I could, but it's probably best that I don't."
'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink
Yeah, I'm the world's greatest lover and a dancin' machine
I get loud, I get proud, and it gets worse
Naw, there ain't no in-between
'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink
A couple of cold ones, and somebody hands me a shot
Hell, even buck-tooth and bow-legged women start lookin' hot
And pretty soon I'm bummin' cigarettes, and sweet talkin' some big brunette
Yeah, once I get on a roll, ain't no tellin' where I'll stop
'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink
Yeah, I'm the world's greatest lover and a dancin' machine
I get loud, I get proud, and it gets worse
Well, if I have one, I'll have thirteen
Naw, there ain't no in-between
'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink
Yep, yep
Hmm, that's what I'm talking about
Man, if I have one, I'll have thirteen
And they can't get me off the karaoke machine
The more I drink, the more I drink
Yeah, the more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink
The song "The More I Drink" by Blake Shelton is a humorous take on the effects of alcohol on a person, narrated from the perspective of someone who experiences a drastic change in behavior as they consume more alcohol. In the song, the singer is sitting at a bar with friends who are teasing him for drinking regular Coke instead of alcohol. The singer explains that drinking alcohol leads to him feeling like the world's greatest lover and a dancing machine, but also makes him loud, proud, and prone to excessive drinking.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the main theme, where the more alcohol the singer drinks, the more extreme his behavior becomes. As the song progresses, the singer describes how even "buck-tooth and bow-legged women start lookin' hot" and he begins to get into trouble with smoking cigarettes and sweet-talking women. By the end of the song, the singer is singing karaoke and seemingly enjoying the effects of alcohol despite its consequences.
Overall, the song portrays the effects of alcohol in a light-hearted manner while highlighting the extreme and sometimes humorous consequences of over-indulgence. The song's catchy tune and humorous lyrics have made it a popular choice for fans of country music.
Line by Line Meaning
He was sittin' at the bar, sippin' on a regular Coke
He was drinking a non-alcoholic beverage at the bar
We were drinkin' and smokin' and makin' him the butt of our jokes
We were making fun of him for not drinking alcohol
We all said, "Man, what happened to you? Why can't you just have a few?"
We questioned him about why he didn't drink alcohol in moderation
He said, "I would if I could, but it's probably best that I don't."
He admitted that he has a problem with drinking and it's better for him to avoid alcohol altogether
'Cause the more I drink, the more I drink
His drinking habits escalate with each drink he has
Yeah, I'm the world's greatest lover and a dancin' machine
He becomes overly confident in his abilities when he drinks
I get loud, I get proud, and it gets worse
His behavior becomes more obnoxious and inappropriate
Well, if I have one, I'll have thirteen
He can't control his drinking and tends to have too much
Naw, there ain't no in-between
He doesn't have the ability to drink in moderation
A couple of cold ones, and somebody hands me a shot
He quickly gets drunk when he drinks even a small amount
Hell, even buck-tooth and bow-legged women start lookin' hot
His judgement becomes impaired and he finds unattractive people attractive
And pretty soon I'm bummin' cigarettes, and sweet talkin' some big brunette
His behavior becomes promiscuous and he starts flirting with strangers
Yeah, once I get on a roll, ain't no tellin' where I'll stop
He can't control his drinking or behavior once he starts
Yep, yep
An affirmation or agreement to what he just said
Man, if I have one, I'll have thirteen
Repeating his inability to drink in moderation
And they can't get me off the karaoke machine
He becomes enthusiastic in his drunkenness and starts karaoke-ing
The more I drink, the more I drink
Reiterating his tendency to have too much to drink
Yeah, the more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink
Repeating the main theme of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES DUBOIS, DAVE TURNBULL, DAVID LEE MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@matildawilson9453
through this entire video i've had this huge goofy grin on me face. It just makes me smile, and i swear Blake's grin is contagious...
@Lilpapersthe1
Lol adorable
@movieman9228
dumbass
@chehansen9343
I love this song. 3.5 years sober and this song makes it easy to remember..why I cant just have one. :) You are an inspiration Blake.
@Hazelthehedgehog22
hope you're still doing that amazing!
@customyards4535
It be like that
@edeciotheghost1637
I agree! 3 years sober here and I listen to this when I’m craving a drink
@customyards4535
Bet you won’t have a beer
@edeciotheghost1637
@@customyards4535 bet you’re a terrible person
@tommy2chips
This man is all around talented. Songwriter, singer, performer. His sense of humor is contagious