In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
What the Hell Did I Say
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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She said, I know that when you called me, you were drinking
But I loved every single word you left on my phone
And I know you're hungover but I'm coming on over
Did I say we'd go shopping, that I'd Louis Vuitton her?
That I'd Rodeo Drive her, slide a Tiffany diamond on her?
What the hell did I say when I called last night
What the hell did I say, gotta dial it up again
I'm writing out those lines that fell out drunk at three AM
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
Last thing I remember, I was thinking I'd call her up
And put her on speaker while the whole bar sang Free Bird
Had that phone in my hand when I ran into trouble
My friend coming over with a couple of doubles
What the hell did I say when I called last night
Dripping loads of whiskey honey in that message that she liked
What the hell did I say, gotta dial it up again
I'm writing out those lines that fell out drunk at three AM
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
Did I say we'd go shopping, that I'd Louis Vuitton her?
That I'd Rodeo Drive her, slide a Tiffany diamond on her?
Did I tell her she could move in and we'd fly out to Vegas
Champagne all the way and we'd get married by Elvis
What the hell did I say when I called last night
Dripping loads of whiskey honey in that message that she liked
What the hell did I say, gotta dial it up again
I'm writing out those lines that fell out drunk at three AM
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
What the hell did I say?
What the hell did I say?
The lyrics of Dierks Bentley's "What the Hell Did I Say" describe a situation where the singer wakes up and finds out he called someone the previous night while drunk. His caller confirms that he was drunk and left a message, but she loved every single word he said. The singer is unsure of what he said and as the lyrics progress, he begins to remember some of the things he said, like suggesting they go shopping and buy her designer items like "Louis Vuitton" and "Tiffany diamond". He also thinks he suggested they get married in Vegas and have a lavish life together.
The song is a fun and lighthearted take on the idea of drunk dialing and the embarrassing but funny consequences that can come with it. The chorus, with its catchy melody and repeated refrain of "What the hell did I say?", adds to the overall drunken feel of the song. The lyrics also highlight the power of alcohol to make people feel more confident and bold, even if those feelings may not be based in reality.
Overall, "What the Hell Did I Say" is a relatable and fun song about the humorous side of being drunk and making silly decisions. The upbeat tempo and witty lyrics make it a great party song and a fun addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning with my cellphone ringing
The singer woke up to their phone ringing
She said, I know that when you called me, you were drinking
The singer's love interest acknowledges that they were drunk when they called her
But I loved every single word you left on my phone
The love interest enjoyed the message left on her phone
And I know you're hungover but I'm coming on over
Despite the artist being hungover, their love interest is coming over
Did I say we'd go shopping, that I'd Louis Vuitton her?
The artist wonders if they promised to take their love interest shopping and buy them a Louis Vuitton product
That I'd Rodeo Drive her, slide a Tiffany diamond on her?
The singer wonders if they promised to take their love interest down Rodeo Drive and buy them a Tiffany diamond
Last thing I remember, I was thinking I'd call her up
The singer's last memory is wanting to call their love interest
And put her on speaker while the whole bar sang Free Bird
The artist wanted to put their love interest on speaker so the bar they were in could sing along to Free Bird
Did I tell her she could move in and we'd fly out to Vegas
The artist wonders if they promised their love interest they could move in and fly to Vegas together
Champagne all the way and we'd get married by Elvis
The artist wonders if they promised to get married by Elvis while sipping on champagne
What the hell did I say?
The singer questions what they said to their love interest
Dripping loads of whiskey honey in that message that she liked
The message the artist left was full of drunken slurring, but their love interest still enjoyed it
What the hell did I, hell did I, hell did I say?
The singer repeats their question of what they said to their love interest
Gotta dial it up again, I'm writing out those lines that fell out drunk at three AM
The singer needs to call their love interest again and is rewriting the drunken lines they said at 3 AM
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSS COPPERMAN, JOSH KEAR, CHRIS TOMPKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bri818
This song needs more recognition. it's pretty damn good.
journey1186
i know super catchy
Hannah Stutzman
Dierks you keep on making me love your music more and more. You're my absolute favorite!!
Peggy Rider
He just can't put out a bad song😎😍
Silky Johnson
He makes some bangers that’s for sure !
lana wi
LOOOOOOVE the fact you're turning these singles into a mini movie! amazing can't wait for the next one<3!
SudaicPlays
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lana wi
+Alicia Spivey I'll be the moon
Alicia Spivey
so what song do these videos start with?
Paula Jane
I love everything about this song forever 💯❤🎸😎