The Record Deal
Cledus T. Judd Lyrics
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(Paul does this kind of thing every day,)
( Like what skip a rehearsal?
You know we got the CNA awards tomorrow night!
What are we gonna do about a drummer? )
Hey you come'ere,yeah you,
You ever played drums before? (no)want to?
(yeah) Git in there an'beat'em then (drums beating) o.k.hotdog,
Not bad for a... 4 year old.
(song starts)
Been dang near 2 years since I've had a beer,
(Huh) bi'gosh thats changin'tonight.
Gonna start me a tab, call me a cab (whistle)
Taxi! might even git in a fight.
I ain't goin hog wi'lin forever, gonna have myself a night
I can't remember.
Miller lites, shot a'crown, man that stuff burns goin down,(ahh!)
1 to many coke an'jacks, it'll all come floodin'back.
That o'll quervos way to strong,
But 1 more'fore I go home,fire up the blender!
Gonna have myself a night I can't remember.
(Uuhhh, get me a cold towel, an'a gun.)
Drunk ain't my style an'it'll be a long while'fore
I pull that stunt again.(oh my head)
Tylenol an'Tums, ohh here it comes, I'm prayin to the porcelain.
This hang over can't last forever, done had myself a night
I can't remember. (ohhh!)
Shot out the lights, kicked down the door, woke up face down on the floor.
I'd better call someone an'ask how'd I wind up in this cast,
I got stemps on both my hands,
I wonder who slung that beer can right through my 'winder,
Done had myself a night I can't remember. (ooooohhhhhhh!)
My dang livers nearly gone, NAA's where I belong, hey, thanks bartender.
Done had myself a night I can't remember.
(12 steps my foot , I can't even take 2...an' by the way kid your hired,
Just no drankin'...I mean it.)
The Record Deal is a comical song that tells the story of a man who wants to have a good time and indulge in alcohol after two years of sobriety. The song starts with a conversation between two music artists pondering on how to get a drummer for their performance at CNA awards. The singer then invites a young boy to play the drums, and the fun commences. The singer then proceeds to drink copious amounts of alcohol, including Miller Lites, Crown shots, and Jack and Coke. As he gets drunk and high, he becomes nostalgic about the old days and even starts a fight.
The morning after, he wakes up with a severe hangover and doesn't remember anything about the previous night, including how he ended up with a cast on his hands. He decides to seek refuge in Alcoholics Anonymous, but not before hiring the young boy who played the drums in the previous night's party.
The song's content may be seen as a humorous take on the dangers of alcohol abuse and addiction. However, the song's message about the importance of sobriety and the need to stay away from addiction is still clear.
Line by Line Meaning
(Paul does this kind of thing every day,)
Paul engages in this type of behavior on a regular basis.
( Like what skip a rehearsal?
Are you suggesting that we should skip a rehearsal?
You know we got the CNA awards tomorrow night!
Don't forget that we have the CNA awards tomorrow night!
What are we gonna do about a drummer? )
We need to find a solution to the problem of not having a drummer.
Hey you come'ere,yeah you,
Excuse me, I need to speak with you.
You ever played drums before?
Do you have any experience playing the drums?
(no)want to?
Would you like to try?
(yeah) Git in there an'beat'em then (drums beating)
Go ahead and play the drums then.
O.k.hotdog, start the song ya'lil' show boat, who ya'think ya'are Tommy Lee Jones?
Alright, let's start the song. You think you're Tommy Lee Jones or something?
Not bad for a... 4 year old.
You did a good job for someone who doesn't have much experience.
Been dang near 2 years since I've had a beer,
I haven't had a beer in almost two years.
(Huh) bi'gosh thats changin'tonight.
Well, that's changing tonight.
Gonna start me a tab, call me a cab (whistle) Taxi!
I'm going to open a tab and call a taxi.
Might even git in a fight.
I might even get into a fight.
I ain't goin hog wi'lin forever, gonna have myself a night I can't remember.
I'm not going to live like this forever, I'm going to have a night that I can't remember.
Miller lites, shot a'crown, man that stuff burns goin down,(ahh!)
I'm drinking Miller Lite beer and Crown Royal whiskey, and it's burning my throat.
1 to many coke an'jacks, it'll all come floodin'back.
I've had too much Coca-Cola mixed with Jack Daniel's whiskey, and I'll probably regret it later.
That o'll quervos way to strong,
That old Cuervo tequila is way too strong.
But 1 more'fore I go home,fire up the blender!
But I'll have one more drink before I go home. Let's make a blended drink!
Gonna have myself a night I can't remember.
I'm going to have a wild night that I won't remember.
(Uuhhh, get me a cold towel, an'a gun.)
I need a cold towel and a gun.
Drunk ain't my style an'it'll be a long while'fore I pull that stunt again.(oh my head)
I don't usually get drunk, and it will be a long time before I do that again.
Tylenol an'Tums, ohh here it comes, I'm prayin to the porcelain.
I'm taking Tylenol and Tums, and I know I'm about to vomit.
This hang over can't last forever, done had myself a night I can't remember.
This hangover won't last forever. I had a wild night that I won't remember.
(ohhh!)
Oh no!
Shot out the lights, kicked down the door, woke up face down on the floor.
I broke the lights, kicked down the door, and woke up lying face down on the floor.
I'd better call someone an'ask how'd I wind up in this cast,
I should call someone and ask how I ended up in this cast.
I got stemps on both my hands,
I have stamps on both my hands.
I wonder who slung that beer can right through my 'winder,
I'm wondering who threw that beer can through my window.
Done had myself a night I can't remember. (ooooohhhhhhh!)
I had a wild night that I won't remember. (oh no!)
My dang livers nearly gone, NAA's where I belong, hey, thanks bartender.
My liver is almost destroyed. I need to go to the National Association for Alcoholism and Addiction. Thank you, bartender.
Done had myself a night I can't remember.
I had a wild night that I won't remember.
(12 steps my foot , I can't even take 2...an' by the way kid your hired, Just no drankin'...I mean it.)
I don't even think I can follow the 12 step program. And, by the way, you're hired! Just don't drink... I'm serious.
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theRuleFirst
cool
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From "The Record Deal" by Cledus T. Judd:
I wonder who slung that beer can right through my winder
Done had myself a night I cant remember. (ooooohhhhhhh!)
My dang livers nearly gone, NAAs where I belong, hey, thanks bartender
Done had myself a night I cant remember
@davidpuckett1600
huh/ heh it's not a parody go figure