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.
Beer
Kevin Fowler Lyrics
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Somethin' I can wrap my heart and hands around
First thing I wanna hold when I get home
Been savin' up for it all week long
Times are lean and money's tight
A man's got to prioritize
I've learned how to sacrifice
I'm gonna drive a little less, walk a little more
Save a little bread at the grocery store
Turn down the heat till I can see my breath
Throw another blanket on that ole brass bed
Sell my golf clubs, half my clothes
Sign in the yard says, "Everything goes"
No more roses for my honey
But I ain't givin' up my beer money
When I'm a six pack shy of next month's rent
I just pop a top and wonder where it went
Down to four strings on my guitar
Sellin' off my truck part by part
Stretch a dollar, squeeze a dime
Pinchin' pennies; hell, that's fine
Ain't nothin' cuttin' into my beer time
I'm gonna drive a little less, walk a little more
Save a little bread at the grocery store
Turn down the heat till I can see my breath
Throw another blanket on that ole brass bed
Sell my golf clubs, half my clothes
Sign in the yard says, "Everything goes"
No more roses for my honey
But I ain't givin' up my beer money
There's enough coupons in the paper
Enough cans at the end of the month
To buy me another case, you know
A man can't have too much
I'm gonna drive a little less, walk a little more
Save a little bread at the grocery store
Turn down the heat till I can see my breath
Throw another blanket on that ole brass bed
Sell my golf clubs, half my clothes
Sign in the yard says, "Everything goes"
No more roses for my honey
But I ain't givin' up my beer money
Not my beer money
My beer money
Not my beer money
My beer money
The lyrics of Kevin Fowler's song "Beer Me" depict the singer's frustrations and stress from his everyday life. He's tired of hearing negative comments and criticisms from people around him and decides to take a break from it all. He expresses his desire for someone to give him a cold beer, to help him unwind and cope with his problems. For the singer, a beer acts as his medicine and remedy to alleviate his stress and blues. The song emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and having a moment to relax and enjoy life despite the everyday challenges we may face.
The lyrics of "Beer Me" reflect a common theme in country music, where drinking and partying are often portrayed as a way to cope with problems or have a good time. However, the song is not simply about drinking, but rather the relief that can come from taking a break and enjoying a cold beer. The phrase "beer me" has since become popular as a way to ask for a beer casually or humorously.
Line by Line Meaning
Dissing and moaning is all I heard
All I’ve been hearing is complaints and negativity.
All day long no a kind word
No one has said anything nice all day long.
If you wanna chew my ass you better get in line
If someone wants to criticize me, they’ll have to wait their turn.
How much of this can one man take?
I've had enough of all this negativity and want to know how much more I can handle.
Every now and then we all need a break
We all need a break from the daily struggles and stresses of our lives.
So I'm punching out, leaving this all behind
I'm done dealing with this negativity and I'm leaving it all behind.
Yeah, somebody beer me
I need someone to get me a beer.
Put a cold one in my hand
I want a cold beer in my hand.
Oh, I clearly
I've had enough and it's obvious.
Had about all I could stand
I can't take any more of this stress and negativity.
It's been a hard day
This day has been difficult and stressful.
It's time for me to let it all go
I need to let go of all the stress and negativity from the day.
So be a good friend, won't you pass me a brew?
Please be a good friend and get me a beer to help me relax.
It's like my medicine to help me lose these blues
A beer is like medicine that will help me forget about all the negativity and stress of the day.
Can't you hear me? Yeah, come on, somebody beer me
Why can't anyone hear my request for a beer? Please, someone get me a beer.
Telephone's ringing, oh, what's wrong now?
The phone won't stop ringing and I'm wondering what else could possibly go wrong today.
The house's flooded, the car broke down
I just found out the house is flooded and the car has broken down.
All these bad things running through my mind
I can't stop thinking about all the bad things that have happened today.
Well, my blood pressure's on the rise
All this stress is causing my blood pressure to increase.
I just take a deep breath and start to fantasize
I take a deep breath and escape into my imagination to forget about the stress.
About the one thing that'll help me unwind
I think about getting a beer to help me relax and unwind.
When my world spins out of control
When everything seems to be going wrong and I can't control it.
Well, there's only one real remedy I know
The only solution I know is getting a beer to help me relax and forget about the stress.
Put that brew right here near me
Please put a beer right next to me to help me relax.
Lyrics © CALHOUN ENTERPRISES, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IRA L. DEAN, KEVIN FOWLER, KIM TRIBBLE
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She was alone at a table for two
I said, now's the time to make my move
So I got me a beer and I bought her a sex on the beach
She saw that umbrella stuck in the glass
That chunk of pineapple made her laugh
She took the beer from my hand and said thank you, man
I didn't take her for the longneck kind
She said boy have you lost your mind?
Hell yeah, I like beer
It gets me grinnin' from ear to ear
Not just every now and then
I'm talking 365 days a year
I can do it around the clock
I don't like it just a little, oh I like it a lot
Even hot, hell yeah, I like beer
Ooh, I love it
Yeah, it's good for your heart, it's good for your mind
It's good for gettin' through a lonely all night
Everybody knows you shouldn't drink too much
So why's it always seem like it's…
@jasonleonard4838
Seen Kevin Fowler at billy bob's at a free concert was a good exciting concert would definitely pay to go see him again
@sisleymichael
If you can't like this song we are going to pray for you! I am not saying go out and be an alcoholic, no, but drink a beer and relax once in a while. It is OK. Laying in my hammock, relaxing, a beer, and I am feeling pretty darn relaxed. Of course some country music helps me along just fine!
@captainrevenge5960
RIP Tim Wakefield - Red Sox player
@PapierVersnipperaar
I don't like beer, I friggin love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@stevencreel700
PapierVersnipperaar me too lol
@codyzavala9459
Gwbss
@rickican1198
I LOVE St.Paulie Girl, Fat Tire, Stella, Blue Moon. Man the Europeans can make some beer!!
When eating Mexican or Tex/Mex I drink Modelo. Cheers!! 🍻 🍺 🍺
@PsyCodeqz
hell yeah, beer, and a bit of that techno, and i'll be good to go, nothing like a bit o cid to make me feel those lil bubblez in my bloodstream, hell yeah. Can't live without a bit of town and alot of country..."man, this guyyyy..." "History son...tradition"
@litojonny
as a Red Sox fan, this song makes me die inside thinking of that 2011 season collapse...
@ohboy8737
April cloudy Sunday 🤦♂️ just wanted to relax came across this song I had to get me some beers🍻🤠👍Happy Sunday people be safe.