Cook's West Virginia-born mother played guitar and mandolin and sang on local radio shows. Her father, a Georgia native, also performed country music and served jail time for running moonshine. Upon his release, he and Elizabeth's mother played in local bands together, eventually marrying. Elizabeth, born in 1972, moved to Nashville in her twenties and quickly got a publishing deal. Demos recorded between 1997 and 2000 comprised her independently released debut album, "The Blue Album", which showcased her formidable songwriting ability and featured such well-known Music City musicians as Tim Carroll, Kenny Vaughan, and Rick Schell.
She made her major label debut in 2002 with "Hey Y'All". But following a corporate re-structuring that left the album virtually abandoned and stagnant on sales, Elizabeth fought back with her 2005 independent release "This Side Of The Moon", which received positive reviews.
Her album "Balls" was released May 2007. It was been her most successful album to date, thanks to glowing press reviews and significant video play for the song "Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman."
Her 2010 album Welder features appearances by an all-star roster of guests including Dwight Yoakam, Crowell and Buddy Miller, and continued her increasing popularity becoming her highest charting album in the U.S.
Her album "Gospel Plow" was released June 2012.
Cook hosts the morning radio show "Elizabeth Cook's Apron Strings" on the Sirius XM radio station Outlaw Country on Channel 60. The show airs weekdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). The show format is a mix of Americana, Outlaw, and Alt Country.
In 2016, Cook released her sixth studio album Exodus of Venus.
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Yes to Booty
Elizabeth Cook Lyrics
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We've been working all week and it's Saturday
The weekend rolling round's like a weight off our back
You thought you'd celebrate with an ice cold 12 pack
WHEN YOU SAY YES TO BEER YOU SAY NO TO BOOTY
YOU HOLLER COME ON BABY WHY YOU ACTING SO SNOOTY
IF YOU'VE SLEPT WITH A DRUNK MAN YOU UNDERSTAND, ITS NOT THAT HARD
WHEN YOU SAY YES TO BEER YOU SAY NO TO BOOTY
I don't like laying the law
I just like some good vibrations that's all
We can't have a mansion or a platinum Amex
But we can have good time and we can have sex....
COME ON SAY NO TO BEER AND SAY YES TO BOOTY
WE'LL MAKE IT A PARTY INSTEAD OF MARITAL DUTY
PUT THAT BUD UP IN THE COOLER
AND WE'LL BREAK IT OUT IN A WHILE
I GOT SOMETHING FOR YA HERE
COME ON SAY NO TO BEER AND SAY
YES TO BOOTY
In Elizabeth Cook's song, "Yes to Booty," the singer is expressing frustration with their partner's preference for drinking beer over having sex. The lyrics suggest that they have been working hard all week and are looking forward to celebrating the weekend by being intimate, but the partner chooses to drink instead. The chorus explicitly states that saying yes to beer means saying no to booty. The singer appeals to their partner by describing how sleeping with a drunk man is not enjoyable and encouraging them to choose the pleasure of sex over the temporary pleasure of alcohol.
The lyrics also suggest a disagreement over priorities in the relationship. The singer implies that their partner sees drinking beer as a higher priority than being intimate, whereas the singer values good vibrations and having a good time with their partner. By proposing that they say no to beer and yes to booty, the singer is trying to shift the focus back to their relationship and prioritize intimacy over casual drinking.
In summary, the song "Yes to Booty" expresses frustration over a partner who chooses beer over intimacy and suggests prioritizing relationships and pleasure over temporary enjoyment.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't I just let you love me
I have trouble accepting your love
We've been working all week and it's Saturday
We have worked hard and it's time to relax
The weekend rolling round's like a weight off our back
The weekend feels like a relief after a tough week
You thought you'd celebrate with an ice cold 12 pack
You want to celebrate with a cold beer
WHEN YOU SAY YES TO BEER YOU SAY NO TO BOOTY
If you drink beer, you won't be interested in sex
YOU HOLLER COME ON BABY WHY YOU ACTING SO SNOOTY
You ask why I'm being so uninterested in your advances
IF YOU'VE SLEPT WITH A DRUNK MAN YOU UNDERSTAND, ITS NOT THAT HARD
If you've had sex with someone who was drunk, you know it's not enjoyable
IT'S COMMON KNOWLEDGE ROUND HERE
Many people know that drinking inhibits sexual activity
I don't like laying the law
I don't want to be controlling
I just like some good vibrations that's all
I just want to have a good time
We can't have a mansion or a platinum Amex
We may not be rich, but we can still enjoy ourselves
But we can have good time and we can have sex....
We can still have fun and be intimate
COME ON SAY NO TO BEER AND SAY YES TO BOOTY
Let's choose sex over alcohol
WE'LL MAKE IT A PARTY INSTEAD OF MARITAL DUTY
We'll have fun instead of feeling like it's an obligation
PUT THAT BUD UP IN THE COOLER
Put the beer away
AND WE'LL BREAK IT OUT IN A WHILE
We can have beer later
I GOT SOMETHING FOR YA HERE
I have something in mind for us
COME ON SAY NO TO BEER AND SAY
Let's prioritize sex over drinking
YES TO BOOTY
Let's be intimate
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danny Ginnane-Gannon
I love Elizabeth Cook...found her on the Americana Charts...what a background...
C Michael Hoover
Wow! Very clever lyricist, great song writer, obviously intelligent, and down right gorgeous Unfortunately I was born 25 years too early! Oh well, I can still look and listen.!
Lea Church
DJ on Sirius Outlaw Country and a hell of songwriter and singer!
Aa recycled hooligan
Finally a great song for 1 night standsđ
Darling Sapphire
Very good....yest to booty. very nicely done.
sheltondk43
Yep. Liking this gal. More women should write songs like this. Real stories about real women.
Casey Nicholson
Listen to El Camino...
Robbie Hilliard
cute song cuter singer
musicismagic
Enjoy her so much- but wish she would try to sound less like Dolly and find her own voice. Delightful performance.
musicismagic
@Henry Aiguier your opinion. I donât agree. Thats the way it goes. And what are your credentials to sagaciously declare- say she is â greatâ? She is very talented. I wish she sounded like herself. She dies not.