Fowler put together a country band in 1998 and began playing Tuesday nights at Babe's on Sixth Street in Austin. Within two years, he'd begun recording albums and struck big with his self-released Beer, Bait and Ammo (2000). The album sold around 30,000 copies in the Texas area and garnered an impressive amount of airplay, particularly for the album's title track. The song became somewhat of a Texas anthem; Mark Chesnutt made the song part of his live show, and Sammy Kershaw recorded it. Fowler returned in 2002 with his third album, High on the Hog, and boasted some impressive guests, including Willie Nelson and David Lee Garza.
Bear Bait And Ammo
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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Well now early one day I was on my way
To my favorite fishin' hole
My baits a' runnin a little low
Man a box of 12 gauge would be all the rage
I'm all liquored up and I'm feelin' good
Well just down the road there was a place called Bubba's
Man, he's got the goods
And the sign said beer, bait, and ammo, yeah
They got everything in between
Yeah they got anything any old beer drinkin'
Hell-raisin, bonified redneck needs
They got your fishin' hooks they got your dirty books
They got your rebel flag on the wall
Sign said beer, bait, and ammo, yeah
You ask me they got it all
Well now when I walked in I can't even begin
To describe just what I smelled
Lord was it the catfish bait or something Bubba had ate
Was it those pickled eggs on the shelf
Yeah, with a toothless grin he said boy step right on in
Make yourself right at home, I said no, no, no thank you man
With a 12 pack of cans and I'll be good to go
And the sign said
Chorus
Chorus
The song "Beer, Bait And Ammo" by Kevin Fowler is a humorous yet relatable depiction of the rural Southern lifestyle. The lyrics tell the story of the singer on his way to his favorite fishing spot, realizing that he needs to restock on beer and bait. He then comes across a store called Bubba's and upon entering, is hit with a pungent odor that he cannot place. Bubba, the store owner, welcomes him with a toothless grin, but the singer declines his offer of hospitality and instead opts for a 12-pack of beer, as the sign outside the store suggests they have everything a redneck needs.
The song's lyrics highlight the stereotypical Southern obsession with guns, alcohol, and fishing. The singer's journey to get to his fishing spot is not complete without securing the necessary supplies of beer, bait, and ammunition. The song is a lighthearted take on the same themes that country music has explored for generations, namely the simple pleasures of life, and the unbreakable bond between a man and his fishing rod. Moreover, it portrays the pride of Southern folks in their lifestyle, values, and traditions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now early one day I was on my way
Setting the scene, the singer was leaving for his favourite fishing spot
To my favorite fishin' hole
The specific area where the singer likes to go fishing
I was thinking I could sure use another bottle of booze
The singer was considering purchasing more alcohol for his fishing trip
My baits a' runnin a little low
The artist's fishing supplies were getting low
Man a box of 12 gauge would be all the rage
The artist was considering purchasing shotgun ammunition
I'm all liquored up and I'm feelin' good
The singer was intoxicated and in a good mood
Well just down the road there was a place called Bubba's
The singer was going to a nearby store called Bubba's
Man, he's got the goods
The artist believed that Bubba's store had a variety of items for sale
And the sign said beer, bait, and ammo, yeah
The store offered beer, bait, and ammunition
They got everything in between
The store had a wide range of products
Yeah they got anything any old beer drinkin'
The store catered to those who enjoy drinking beer
Hell-raisin, bonified redneck needs
The store had products that appealed to a specific type of person
They got your fishin' hooks they got your dirty books
The store sold fishing hooks as well as adult literature
They got your rebel flag on the wall
The store displayed the Confederate flag
You ask me they got it all
The singer believed that Bubba's had everything someone could need
Well now when I walked in I can't even begin
The artist entered the store and was overwhelmed by the smell
To describe just what I smelled
The scent was difficult to identify
Lord was it the catfish bait or something Bubba had ate
The singer wondered if the smell was from catfish bait or something that Bubba had eaten
Was it those pickled eggs on the shelf
The singer considered if the smell was from pickled eggs on display
Yeah, with a toothless grin he said boy step right on in
Bubba greeted the artist with enthusiasm
Make yourself right at home, I said no, no, no thank you man
The artist declined Bubba's invitation to make himself at home in the store
With a 12 pack of cans and I'll be good to go
The artist only wanted to purchase a twelve pack of beer
And the sign said
The chorus is repeated
Chorus
The store offered beer, bait, and ammunition, with various products in between
Chorus
Repeating the chorus reinforces the store's offerings and its appeal to the singer
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@CrunchyLlamaToes99
It's songs like this that make me proud to be a southerner
@TheCornflake1
This song makes me wish I was a southerner
@madisnow3906
me too!!
@jonatancabrera1058
You can say that again!
@mysisteruploadsvideos7239
Ok so this makes me think about being proud to be a southerner too because I have my OWN horse named vace and he’s always crazy liking me and he’s brown,white,and black which makes me proud.I DONT GET ANY HELP
@mysisteruploadsvideos7239
@brandon wozencroft hey maybe one day y’all all will and have your own horse
@calebrebold4837
I’m proud to be a country boy because of this song
@MayitoTamps
man this has to be one of the best kevin fowler songs.....if only hank williams would live to hear this song....
@mysisteruploadsvideos7239
You can say that 1,0000,,00 times
@miket900
2020
I hadn't heard Kevin Fowler in like 10 years. It just happened to pop into my head so here I am!