After signing a developmental deal with Mercury Records in 2003, he toured over half the country with his band "The Saloonitics" and has penned songs for Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, Jamey Johnson, John Anderson, and Garth Brooks. He scored his first No.1 hit song with Garth Brooks in 2005 with "Good Ride Cowboy", a tribute to Chris LeDoux.
In 2010 he released the album Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury, which debuted at No. 1 and yielded the No. 1 hit “Lover, Lover” and the Top 5 single “What Do You Want”. In 2012 he released sophomore album Free The Music, incorporating multiple genres including country, rock, honky-tonk, Dixieland jazz and reggae and co-produced by Dave Brainard.
Donkey
Jerrod Niemann Lyrics
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Bank account runnin' dry, boss ain't got no overtime
Friday rolls around, gotta get this party to town
Got nothin' to drive, but just outside I hear my ride
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
George Jones took a John Deere tractor, hope my donkey gets there faster
When I pull up in no pickup truck, jocks break out in laughter
But the ladies think it's cool, I kick it with a mule
I fill their glass, they tip them back
They dig the way I ride that ass and I do, you would if you could, too
They all walk funny when they're done, riding you know who
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
All the ladies like to ride, oh, the ladies like to ride
Oh, the ladies like to ride, the ladies like my D-O-N-K-E-Y
Well, they say that's it last call, no, I don't sweat it, y'all
Got a bottle in the saddle, a six pack in the stall
So, baby, what you say we giddy up to my place
We hit the barn, ain't no harm rollin' in the hay, hey
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
Gonna ride, gonna ride
Gonna ride that donkey
Gonna ride, gonna ride
Gonna ride that donkey
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
Down to the honky tonky
It's gonna get funky, funky
The song "Donkey" by Jerrod Niemann tells the story of a man who can't afford to fix his Chevy and is unable to get to the party on Friday night. However, he finds a solution to his problem in the form of a donkey. Despite the jocks laughing at him, the man takes the donkey down to the honky tonky, where the ladies are impressed with his ride. The man even manages to take a lady back to his place for some fun in the barn.
The lyrics present an interesting contrast between the man's lack of financial resources and his resourcefulness in finding an alternative mode of transportation. The donkey becomes a symbol of his grit and determination. The song's humorous tone makes it a fun and entertaining listen, and the catchy chorus is sure to stick in the listener's head.
Line by Line Meaning
Put my Chevy in the ditch, couple grand to get it fixed
I had an accident with my car, it's going to cost a lot to repair.
Bank account runnin' dry, boss ain't got no overtime
My bank account is almost empty, and my boss isn't offering any overtime work.
Friday rolls around, gotta get this party to town
It's Friday, and I need to get to the party in town.
Got nothin' to drive, but just outside I hear my ride
I have no vehicle to use, but I can hear my alternative mode of transportation outside.
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
I am going to ride a donkey instead of a vehicle.
Down to the honky tonky
I'm heading to the honky tonk bar.
It's gonna get funky, funky
I am anticipating having a great time at the bar.
George Jones took a John Deere tractor, hope my donkey gets there faster
George Jones took a tractor to get to the honky tonk. I hope my donkey will arrive there faster than his tractor.
When I pull up in no pickup truck, jocks break out in laughter
When I arrive at the bar on a donkey instead of a pickup truck, people laugh at me.
But the ladies think it's cool, I kick it with a mule
However, the ladies find it impressive that I am riding a donkey and they enjoy my company.
I fill their glass, they tip them back
I buy the ladies drinks, and they drink them.
They dig the way I ride that ass and I do, you would if you could, too
The ladies like the way I ride the donkey, and I enjoy it as well. You would like to ride it too if you could.
They all walk funny when they're done, riding you know who
The ladies walk awkwardly after they are done riding the donkey with me, that's who.
All the ladies like to ride, oh, the ladies like to ride
All the ladies like to ride the donkey, they enjoy it.
Oh, the ladies like to ride, the ladies like my D-O-N-K-E-Y
The ladies like to ride my donkey named D-O-N-K-E-Y.
Well, they say that's it last call, no, I don't sweat it, y'all
The bar is closing, but I am not worried about it.
Got a bottle in the saddle, a six pack in the stall
I have a bottle in the saddlebag and a six-pack in the stable for later.
So, baby, what you say we giddy up to my place
I ask a lady if she wants to come with me to my place.
We hit the barn, ain't no harm rollin' in the hay, hey
We go to the barn and nobody is hurt when we roll around in the hay.
Gonna ride, gonna ride
I am going to ride the donkey again.
Gonna ride that donkey
I am going to ride the donkey again.
Gonna ride, gonna ride
I am going to ride the donkey again.
Gonna ride that donkey
I am going to ride the donkey again.
Gonna ride that donkey, donkey
I am going to ride the donkey again.
Down to the honky tonky
I am heading back to the honky tonk bar.
It's gonna get funky, funky
I am anticipating another fun night at the honky tonk bar.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KYLE JACOBS, FRED WILHELM, DAVID TOLLIVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JoeDoakes1015
Analyze for a second all of the people and bad decisions that went into a song like this
First of all, the three songwriters actually had to write it and think "yeah, this is a good song" and then have a demo record
Jerrod Niemann had to hear the demo and think "yeah, this is a song worth recording"
Jerrod Niemann actually had to go in and record it
The song actually had to go through all of the aspects of production
The final version was thought to be suitable to go onto the record
Then, Niemann, his team, and his label decide "yeah, this is worth releasing as a single"
How the FUCK did SO MANY BAD DECISIONS GET MADE to release this pile of garbage onto the world?
Grace Keck
My dad would pick me and my sister up from my grandmas after school and he would play this song EVERY time! We loved it. It brings back so many memories for me! 🥺
Nuri MCBE
I think he was trying to embarrass you guys
Sweet As Hunny
Songs are a window into our soul I cry every time I hear walk a little straighter Billy currington
Atlanta Weir
This is one of those fun summer songs and I'm really excited to hear it on the radio over the next couple of months!
Hollywood Eagle
This song is awesome..I could see everyone doing a line dance to it.
Alexis Kinsey
I love this song very fun to dance & Jerrod Niemann is my favorite country singer 🎵🎵🎵💖💖😘😘
Haily Corey
LOVE THIS SONG!!!
Meghan Brewer
every time i hear this i get the biggest smile on my face its sooooooooo damn catchy and funny as hell
Brianna Sky
went to his concert last night and this song made me laugh, I think I might be obsessed with this song right now though. 😊
Juliette Butler
His songs are awesome