Brantley Gilbert went to Nashville as a songwriter, where he signed to Warner Chappell Publishing. He continued performing at local venues. In 2009, he released his debut album, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, under independent label Average Joes Entertainment. He followed with Halfway to Heaven in 2010.
In 2011, he signed with Valory Music Co., a division of Big Machine Records, who released a deluxe edition of Halfway to Heaven. The album was produced by Dann Huff. Its first two singles, "Country Must Be Country Wide" and "You Don't Know Her Like I Do", both went to #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. After them, "Kick It in the Sticks" peaked at #34, and "More Than Miles" at #7 on Country Airplay. He won the ACM New Male Artist award in 2013.
Gilbert's second Valory album (third overall), Just as I Am, was released in May 2014. Its lead single, "Bottoms Up," also reached #1. The second single, "Small Town Throwdown," featured guest vocals from labelmates Thomas Rhett and Justin Moore. The third single, "One Hell of an Amen," became Brantley's fourth #1 hit in 2015. The album's fourth single was "Stone Cold Sober," released with the album's platinum edition.
Ahead of his fourth album, The Devil Don't Sleep, Gilbert released the single "The Weekend" as the album's leadoff single. Also included on the album is "The Ones That Like Me."
A deluxe edition of The Devil Don't Sleep includes ten bonus tracks: five demos, and five tracks cut from a live performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
In December 2018, Gilbert released a duet with Lindsay Ell, "What Happens in a Small Town", as the leadoff single to his upcoming fifth studio album, Fire & Brimstone. The album was released in October 2019. "Fire’t Up" was released as the second single off the album.
In June 2020, Gilbert released the single "Hard Days." The song was later included on a deluxe edition of Fire & Brimstone.
In June 2021, Gilbert released the single "The Worst Country Song of All Time", featuring Hardy and Toby Keith, and followed it up with the promotional single "Gone But Not Forgotten" in September 2021. In March 2022, Gilbert and Jason Aldean released another promotional single "Rolex® on a Redneck".
Gilbert released his sixth studio album So Help Me God on November 10, 2022 and announced "Heaven by Then", featuring Blake Shelton and Vince Gill, as the album's second official single.
Bottoms Up
Brantley Gilbert Lyrics
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I see you and me riding like Bonnie and Clyde
Going ninety five, burning down 129, yeah
Looking for the law, while I push my luck
And she's ridin' shotgun like it ain't no thing
Turn the radio up so the girl can sing right
Pull into the party like, "Y'all, wassup?"
Tonight it's bottoms up (up)
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Damn
Girl, I gotta tip my hat
Never thought a country song would make you move like that, yeah
And she's doing it in Daisy Dukes, girl
She got ya tappin' on a boy's shoulder
"Hey dawg, check this out"
Man, it's how them girls do it in the dirty south, yeah
She'll have you on a knee, "Can I marry you?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up)
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up (get up)
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up, get 'em up, get 'em up
Get 'em up
Ayo, whatever you sipping on
Get it up in the air one time
Bottoms up
Let's give a toast to the good times
All y'all, get your drinks up high
Everybody feeling alright
Damn right
'Cause tonight it's bottoms up
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Tonight it's bottoms up (up)
Throw it on down
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Kick it on back
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Yeah, tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
Tonight it's bottoms up (up, up)
Get 'em up
The song "Bottoms Up" by Brantley Gilbert is an upbeat country song that celebrates living life to the fullest by partying, drinking, and having a good time with friends. The lyrics describe the singer and his partner driving at high speed, looking for trouble and partying, with the radio on high volume as they sing along. When they arrive at the party, they drop the tailgate and fill up their cups while admiring the beauty of the girls around them. The chorus "Tonight it's bottoms up, throw it on down" invites everyone to join them in letting loose and letting go.
The song is an invitation to enjoy life, forget about negative thoughts, and focus on the good times. The reference to Bonnie and Clyde and racing at high speed with lawmen chasing them hints at the excitement and danger that is often associated with being young and reckless. The song's message is that life is short and unpredictable, so it's important to live every moment to the fullest without regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledging something exciting or agreeing with the situation at hand
I see you and me riding like Bonnie and Clyde
Visualizing a ride with a partner where they embark on an adventure, similar to the notorious Bonnie and Clyde
Going ninety-five, burning down 129, yeah
Speeding down an open highway without a care in the world
Looking for the law, while I push my luck
Taking risks and testing the limits while evading the authorities
And she's ridin' shotgun like it ain't no thing
The female partner is comfortable with the risks, unbothered by the circumstances
Turn the radio up so the girl can sing right
Increasing the volume of the music for the girl to sing along to the lyrics
Pull into the party like, "Y'all, wassup?"
Arriving at a party with enthusiasm and energy, ready to bring excitement to everyone else
Tonight it's bottoms up (up)
A celebratory mood, where everyone drinks without inhibition
Throw it on down
Let loose and party
Rock this quiet little country town and get up
Turn a small, calm town into a lively and fun place
Drop a tailgate on your truck
Opening up the back of the truck, creating a gathering place
Find a keg and fill ya cup up
Drinking alcohol, enjoying the moment and the company
Kick it on back
Relaxing and enjoying the good time
Pretty little mama looking at ya like that
A girl checking another's guy out and flirting with him
Make you wanna slide on in like, "Girl, what's up?"
Feeling enticed to start talking to the pretty girl and potentially make a move
Get 'em up
Encouragement to continue drinking and having a good time
Damn
Exclamation of surprise or amazement
Girl, I gotta tip my hat
Paying a compliment to the girl for her attractiveness and flirty behavior
Never thought a country song would make you move like that, yeah
Surprised that a country song is making everyone dance and have fun
And she's doing it in Daisy Dukes, girl
The girl is dancing in denim shorts, showing off her curves and captivating everyone's attention
She got ya tappin' on a boy's shoulder
The girl's dance moves grab everyone's attention and cause the guys to talk about her and take notice
"Hey dawg, check this out"
The guys are pointing out the girl's dance moves and attractiveness to each other
Man, it's how them girls do it in the dirty south, yeah
Referring to a certain dance style in the southern US, which is known for its lively and intense moves
She'll have you on a knee, "Can I marry you?"
The girl is so attractive and seductive that the guys will humorously suggest marriage proposals
Ayo, whatever you sipping on
Asking what drinks people have and raising a toast in honor of a good time
Get it up in the air one time
Encouragement to hold up drinks and celebrate together
Let's give a toast to the good times
Celebrating and thanking everyone for the enjoyment of life and good company
All y'all, get your drinks up high
Asking everyone to raise their glasses, showing appreciation for the moment
Everybody feeling alright
Checking in with everyone, making sure everyone is happy, relaxed and having a good time
Damn right
Affirming that everything is going well and that everyone is having fun
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Michael Weaver, Brett James, Brantley Keith Gilbert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BillieJoYouree
Anyone still jamming to this 2024?
@Mandy-jp6gz
I am and I will probably be jamming to this when I am 40❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂
@Greenuptrey
Yuh
@melissaposey6727
Hell yea
@x_royal_cookie_x3877
Duhhh
@tamarahighfilll7217
Hell to the yea!
@anthonyjacoby8682
Isn’t it ironic that this is my first Brantley Gilbert song I’ve listened to and thought about naming my future son Brantley..
@brooklynehebert143
my mom loved him and now my brothers name is brantely keith
@nathanmckee3565
I think if you want to name your future child Brantley that’s fine, but if it’s because of Brantley Kieth that is a little weird to me but you do you.
@countrymusiccollections
I don't know how it's even possible, but country music can make me kinda nostalgic for a world I've never been and never seen. It calms down and gives a feeling of infinity of time as if our life is not so short at all. It gives me meaning and desire to keep living through this difficult time